The outcome of a great team effort was clearly demonstrated at the 2012 Stars of Excellence Awards Ceremony. A record number of applications, from multiple projects across HMC, were submitted for nomination. Of the 360 applications submitted to the Stars of Excellence Selection Committee, all three of the applications, showcasing the achievements accomplished through the HMC/SKI Partnership, were nominated in their respective categories.
The HMC/SKI Partnership Project Team was presented with the Rising Star Award for Leadership and Team Impact. Also, the team was presented with a Merit Award in the Education Category, for their efforts in facilitating pediatric nursing and allied health education program. Lastly, the Child Health Research Initiative, implemented through the partnership, was recognized with a Merit Award in the Research Category
Dr. Abdulla Al Kaabi, HMC Project Director, and Ms. Geraldine Johnston, HMC Project Manager, would like to express their sincere gratitude to the HMC/SKI Project Team, the clinical leads and clinical teams for all their hard work, dedication and commitment to the project. The awards are recognition of the great work achieved so far.
The Department of Pediatrics, overall, had a ‘starry’ night where multiple projects and services were awarded in recognition of their impact towards improving the standard of care provided to the children of Qatar. The NICU Clinical Practice Committee received the Award of Merit in the Health: Practice Award Category. The Mortality Morbidity Review in Pediatric Emergency project was presented with the Star of Excellence and the Increased Rate of Compliance in Attendance to Palivizumab project was recognized with the Rising Star Award, both in the Health: Performance Category. The Rising Star Award in the Health: Service Category was presented to ‘OPD Pediatric Clinics Appointment System’. The Star of Excellence was awarded to the National Trends in Retinopathy or Prematurity project and the PEARL Study received the Award of Merit, both in the Research Category. Congratulations to the all the teams for their outstanding work and continued commitment to raising the level of pediatric care provided in Qatar.
