Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) attained the Hall of Fame distinction at the 2023 Department of Health (DOH) Star Awards, the first and only NCR hospital to do so. Recognized for consistently surpassing the highest standards set by the Department of Health, this celebrates MakatiMed’s accomplishment in continuously achieving quality excellence in healthcare.
The 2023 DOH Hospital Star Awards highlighted MakatiMed’s outstanding performance across various divisions assessed by DOH surveyors in October 2023. The comprehensive evaluation encompassed critical areas of hospital operations, including infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, quality management, employee satisfaction, clinical practice guidelines, social and community responsibility, human resource development, patient satisfaction, public health programs, risk assessment, and management, among others.
The Hall of Fame distinction symbolizes not just an individual or divisional triumph but a collective contribution of MakatiMed’s clinical, paramedical, and corporate leaders, in harmony with their respective communities.
Saturnino P. Javier, MD, Medical Director and Co-President and CEO of Makati Medical Center, expressed his gratitude, stating, “This accolade is a tribute to the relentless dedication of every member of the MMC family – from our frontline healthcare providers to our support staff. It is a testament to their unwavering commitment to serve and heal, reflecting our ongoing mission to deliver exceptional healthcare to our patients.”
