First healthcare organisation outside the U.S. to earn Pathway to Excellence® Certification with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital (SKGH)-Umm Al Quwain, governed by The Medical Office, a subsidiary of PureHealth has been awarded the Pathway to Excellence® Certification with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This recognition, from a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, marks SKGH as the first healthcare organisation outside the United States to receive the highest-level accreditation for nursing excellence.

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The Pathway to Excellence® Certification with Distinction is granted exclusively to the world’s top-performing healthcare institutions, recognising their role as global models of nursing excellence and positive practice environments. This places SKGH among a select group of healthcare organisations worldwide that demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting and empowering their nursing professionals. With this achievement, SKGH becomes the 19th hospital outside the United States to earn the Pathway to Excellence® designation, and the first outside the United States to achieve it with Distinction.

Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Aref Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of The Medical Office at PureHealth, said: “This remarkable accomplishment reflects the dedication and professionalism of our nursing teams and the spirit of collaboration that defines all departments across the hospital. It also demonstrates our commitment to providing integrated, high-quality healthcare services to the communities of Umm Al Quwain and the Northern Emirates, while advancing PureHealth’s vision of elevating healthcare excellence across the UAE and reinforcing its position as a global leader in patient safety and workforce development.”

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For his part, Dr. Salah Aqtash, Chief Nursing Officer at The Medical Office, said: “This achievement is a true badge of honor that celebrates the excellence of our nursing workforce and stands as a testament to our strong organisational culture and ongoing focus on developing capabilities and fostering a supportive work environment that enhances belonging and professional commitment. It also reflects the exemplary nursing environment we strive to foster across all our facilities, one built on collaboration, continuous learning, and empowerment, enabling nurses to deliver the highest standards of care.”