MEDICAL ASSOCIATES HOSPITAL FIRST IN THE CARIBBEAN TO BE AWARDED INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

On February 15th, 2023, privately-owned Trinidad-based Medical Associates Hospital was assessed and found to meet with Germany’s Temos International Healthcare Accreditation Standards, for “Quality in Medical Care”, and received international accreditation, becoming the only hospital in the Caribbean region to have this certification. Another division of Medical Associates Hospital to have been awarded international accreditation is the Trinidad & Tobago IVF and Fertility Centre.

Medical Associates Hospital was officially notified of its accreditation status in early March, 2023 after having completed a five-day accreditation survey conducted by two Temos International surveyors. Temos International Healthcare Accreditation assist hospitals, clinics and medical travel coordinators find their highest performance levels and to achieve excellence in all aspects of patient management; through good governance, transparency, and continuous quality improvement, resulting in the best possible patient care experience. The Temos Accreditation Seal is there to demonstrate to patients both domestic and international, that Medical Associates Hospital has implemented procedures and policies designed to mitigate risks to medical travel patients, domestic patient care, and enhance the patient experience across each step of the patient journey. Through Temos professional assessment and accreditation seal, it is the Mission of Medical Associates Hospital that the hospital is:

• Preferred by patients for the safety and quality assurance of the environment.
• Recommended by patients to their families and friends.
• Preferred by Physicians for quality work and patient services.
• Chosen by payors for their clients.
• Appreciated by employees as beneficial for personal professional development. Medical Associates Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in the Caribbean, offering local and international patients access to an expert team of doctors, the very latest in medical equipment, and the highest standards of medical care.