Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) has been awarded international accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), marking a ground-breaking achievement with QRI becoming the first HMC facility to achieve this prestigious rehabilitation accreditation.
CARF accreditation is recognized globally as the gold standard in rehabilitation care, awarded only to institutions that demonstrate the highest levels of clinical quality, safety, and operational excellence. QRI received the maximum three-year accreditation on its first attempt - an exceptional and rare accomplishment that reflects QRI’s excellence in care delivery.
Managing Director of HMC HE Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi.
His Excellency Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of HMC, said: “CARF accreditation is a landmark achievement for HMC and a proud moment for Qatar. It confirms that the people of Qatar have access to world-class rehabilitation services, delivered by dedicated professionals in a facility that meets the highest global standards. This milestone reflects our commitment to providing the very best care for our population.”
This medical achievement supports HMC’s strategy to achieve excellence in delivering medical services and enhancing patient experience. It also seamlessly aligns with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, under which HMC is committed to adopting the latest medical technologies and providing advanced healthcare that significantly improves the lives of patients.
The CARF survey team commended QRI for its robust interdisciplinary care model, outcome-driven services, and unwavering commitment to continuous quality improvement. The report highlighted QRI’s passionate leadership, highly engaged management, and a dedicated team culture among staff. CARF also recognized QRI’s strides in technological transformation, including the integration of precision rehabilitation approaches, positioning the institute at the forefront of innovative, patient-centered rehabilitation care.
HMC’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Khalid Mohammed Al Jalham
Dr. Khalid Mohammed Al Jalham, HMC’s Chief Medical Officer, commented: “The accreditation of QRI by CARF is yet another demonstration of the international standard of healthcare available at HMC. This achievement highlights our system-wide focus on quality, safety, and patient-centered care, and reinforces our leadership in specialist rehabilitation services that meet the diverse needs of our community.”
Deputy Chief for Rehabilitation, and Medical Director and CEO of QRI, Dr. Hanadi Al Hamad
Dr. Hanadi Al Hamad, Deputy Chief for Rehabilitation, and Medical Director and CEO of QRI, added: “Achieving CARF accreditation for the first time is an extraordinary accomplishment and a tribute to every member of the QRI team. It reflects years of strategic planning, investment in innovation, and above all, the hard work and passion of our staff. I am incredibly proud of this achievement, which positions QRI as a national and regional leader in rehabilitation.”
QRI provides a comprehensive range of services supporting individuals of all ages through recovery and reintegration into the community. The Institute offers inpatient, day care, outpatient, and home-based rehabilitation, as well as a nationwide community rehabilitation program, backed by advanced facilities including robotic labs, aquatic therapy, healing garden, immersive recreational room, simulation rooms, and assistive technology.
Its innovative Precision Rehabilitation model - an individualized, data-driven approach - sets a new standard in patient-centered care by leveraging advanced analytics to develop personalized treatment plans for optimal recovery outcomes.
