KFSH Strengthens Patient-Centered Care With ICHOM Accreditation

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire KFSH Strengthens Patient-Centered Care With ICHOM AccreditationAuthor of the article:RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has earned Level 1 accreditation from the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) for its cataract surgery program, recognizing its implementation of internationally standardized measures that combine clinical outcomes with patients’ own assessments of their vision and quality of life.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe accreditation reflects KFSH’s commitment to value-based healthcare that assesses treatment success beyond conventional clinical indicators. Alongside measuring surgical outcomes such as visual acuity, refraction, and complications, the hospital gathers patient-reported data on improvements in vision and the ability to carry out daily activities, offering a fuller view of how effective treatment is.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.KFSH implemented ICHOM’s standardized Cataracts Set, including the internationally recognized Catquest-9SF questionnaire, to assess how patients’ vision affects their daily lives before surgery and within three months afterward. To make the assessment accessible to Arabic-speaking patients, the hospital translated the questionnaire with its developer’s permission. Cataract patients reviewed each question to confirm it was understood as intended, and a representative of the Patient and Family Council advised on wording and delivery.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe hospital also shares each surgeon’s results openly with colleagues, a level of transparency that ICHOM typically sees only in longer-running outcome programs. This allows clinical teams to identify variation in performance, exchange insights, and refine clinical practice.Building on this accreditation, KFSH plans to expand patient-reported outcome measurement to additional clinical specialties, further integrating patients’ perspectives into clinical decision-making and quality improvement.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The ICHOM Accreditation Program recognizes healthcare organizations that implement internationally standardized outcome measures reflecting what matters most to patients. Its Level 1 designation, known as Successful Implementer, acknowledges the systematic adoption and collection of patient-centered outcomes and establishes a foundation for further advancement in value-based healthcare.King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers for 2026. It was also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East for 2026, according to Brand Finance, and listed by Newsweek among the World’s Best Hospitals, World’s Best Smart Hospitals, and World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for 2026.For more information, please contact Media Coverage at KFSH: mediacoverage@kfshrc.edu.saThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.