Vinmec Times City becomes an official member of Cleveland Clinic Connected
Vinmec Times City’s Center of Cardiology was recognized as the 1st Asia’s Center of Excellence (CoE) in cardiology
2022
2022
Best Managed Companies Award by Deloitte
Vinmec received ACC accreditation for Cardiology Center (Vinmec Times City & Vinmec Central Park)
Vinmec received RTAC accreditation for Fertility Center (Vinmec Times City)
Vinmec received AABB accreditation for Biobank
Vinmec received CAP and ISO15189:2012 accreditation for Laboratory Department
2021
2021
Vinmec Times City and Vinmec Central Park were 3rd and 2nd accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) respectively.
2019
2019
Vinmec Times City International Clinic opened
Vinmec receives Gold Award for Most Improved Local Hospital & Excellent Award for Patient Safety in Hospital Management Asia Conference (HMA)
2018
2018
Vinmec Hai Phong International Hospital opened
Vinmec Hi-tech Center founded
Vinmec Times City was 2nd accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI)
Vinmec Central Park was the first hospital in the world to perform open heart surgery through the application of ESP instead of Opioid analgesia
2017
2017
Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital opened
Vinmec Central Park was 1st accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI)
Vinmec Central Park was recognized as the first solo TAVI cath-lab in Vietnam
The world’s first successful procedure of stem cell transplants for pulmonary fibrosis was conducted at Vinmec, as recorded by “The American Journal of Case Reports”
2016
2016
Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital opened
Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital opened
Vinmec Research Institute of Stem cell & Gene techonology (VRISG) founded
Vinmec Healthcare System is awarded “Vietnam’s Most Improved Local Hospital” by the Asia Hospital Management Association
2015
2015
Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital opened
Vinmec Central Park International Hospital opened
Vinmec Times City was 1st accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI)
2014
2014
Vinmec Sai Gon International Clinic opened
2013
2013
Vinmec Royal City International Clinic opened
2012
2012
Vinmec Times City International Hospital opened
At Vinmec, we strive for excellence by providing world-class care, pioneering in research and innovation. Vinmec has been recognized for the efforts in pursuing international quality and highest safety for all patients. The following are a few of our awards and accreditations over the years:
Joint Commission International (JCI)
International Standard of Excellence
Vinmec Times City is the first hospital in Vietnam to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the world leader in healthcare accreditation. Until now, Vinmec Times City and Vinmec Central Park have been re-accredited for 3 and 2 times consecutively. And Vinmec Healthcare System is the one and only medical system with 2 JCI-accredited hospitals.
The Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation is recognized as the gold standard for patient care and safety in the international healthcare community. Any organization meeting its accreditation standard is awarded a Gold Seal of Approval®—a distinguished symbol of accomplishing all standards.
The Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in more than 90 countries around the world. It includes 14 chapters, 285 standards and 1,166 measurable elements. More than five hundred hospitals, laboratories, and special programs in 53 countries outside the US have earned JCI accreditation.
In order to be accredited, an international healthcare provider must meet the rigorous standards set forth by JCI. These standards helps the provider to improves risk management, strengthens patient safety efforts, creates a culture of patient safety throughout the hospital, enhances staff abilities and hospital operation. Overall, it provides a competitive advantage in the health care and strengthens community confidence in the quality and safety of care, treatment, and services.
“Vietnam's Most Improved Local Hospital" and "Excellent Award for Patient Safety" by Hospital Management Asia (HMA)
International Standard of Hospital Quality & Management
In 2015, Vinmec Times City International Hospital was firstly awarded “Vietnam’s most improved hospital” for its “Patient’s Safety Practice” through the project of “Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance”. This award is a recognition of Hospital Management Asia (HMA) represented the Asian Medical Community for Vinmec’s efforts to ensure the “patient safety first”. By honoring Vinmec’s project, HMA has affirmed the significance and importance of infection prevention and control in hospitals.
The hospital was awarded the second time in 2019 for the “Vietnam’s most improved hospital” and also an “Excellent Award” for “Patient Safety at the same time.
Accreditations of American College of Cardiology (ACC)
International Standard in Cardiology
In 2022, Vinmec Times City & Vinmec Central Park were the first 2 hospitals in Asia to be ACC-accredited for both Heart failure and Cardiac Cath-lab. The Center of Cardiology was also recognized as the first Center of Excellence (CoE) in Asia for cardiology. This assures the best quality of care at Vinmec.
ACC is one of the most pretigious associations in cardiology which takes a lead role in sharing quality practices that optimize the care and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular disease worldwide through innovative cross-disciplinary processes and education. ACC accreditation provides hospitals with practical resources and support to minimize gaps in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and transforms CV patient care and drives process improvement through the implementation of guideline-driven medical therapies, best practices, and evidence-based initiatives. Hospitals achieving an ACC accreditation are committed to establishing a method for sustainable quality improvement.
Accreditation of College of American Pathologists (CAP)
International Standard in Laboratory quality and Pathology
In 2022, Vinmec Times City’s laboratory was accredited by CAP as the first and only hospital in Vietnam with both JCI and CAP accreditations. The hospital was accredited for 4 main activities including: Hematology – Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry – Immunology, Microbiology – Molecular Biology and Pathology, according to 13 sets of standards with 1,000 very strict requirements.
CAP (College of American Pathologists) is the leading organization in the world in the field of accreditation of laboratories. CAP is considered the highest and most difficult set of standards to achieve. More than 95% out of 8,000 accredited labs in the world are based in the US. Therefore, the CAP-accredited labs are recognized for the quality of patient care and expertise in testing worldwide.
Accreditation of The Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (RTAC)
International Standard in Fertility
In 2022, Vinmec Times City was accredited by RTAC for its outstanding efforts and quality in fertility. In accordance with RTAC quality standards, Vinmec’s Fertility Center assures that:
Our pregnancy rates are comparable to international standards and institutions
Our quality management system places utmost priority in preventing mismatch
Patient treatment is managed by a team of qualified and experienced staff
We provide adequate materials and assistance to reduce patient stress during your IVF journey towards parenthood
RTAC committee is formed to develop the Code of Practice and oversees the accreditation of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) units. The Code of Practice was developed to set and maintain minimum standards of ART units and ensure continuous improvement in the quality of care offered to couples who need fertility treatments.
The Code of Practice has been benchmarked against the Standards for Safety and Quality in Healthcare, which covers a wide spectrum of specifications in quality management system, process controls, service requirements and qualifications of key personnel. With these in place, each procedure and process is properly documented and controlled to give our patients confidence and reassurances that they are being looked after by certified and qualified personnel.
Accreditation of the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)
International Standard in Biobank services
In 2022, Vinmec’s Biobank become one of 26 biobanks accredited by AABB worldwide in both Blood collection and Transfusion services, thanks to its fundamental investment in stem cells and gene technologies since the beginning.
AABB was founded in 1984 to improve safety standards around the collection and transfusion of blood products. Since its inception, AABB standards and accreditation have been a hallmark of excellence in health care. Throughout the decades, key qualities have always remained central to AABB’s mission: a profound dedication to members, advancing the field through advocacy, supporting the dissemination of leading-edge research, and providing high-quality educational resources.
AABB membership includes professionals in transfusion medicine and biotherapies in more than 80 countries. The Association continues to foster advancements in the field through the delivery of standards, accreditation and educational programs that focus on optimizing patient and donor care and safety.
AABB Accreditation promotes the highest standards of quality and safety for blood and biotherapies facilities. Blood, biotherapies and specialized service provider facilities throughout the world attain AABB accreditation to demonstrate a commitment to quality and safety while continuously improving operations. AABB-accredited facilities can be found in more than 50 countries worldwide, and AABB has been leading the field in ensuring high quality assessment and accreditation since 1957.
“Best Managed Companies” Awards by Deloitte
International Awards in Business Management
Vinmec Healthcare System has been awarded “Best Managed Companies” in Vietnam for 2 consecutive years 2022 and 2023 for its unique model and stategy which effectively cover both clinical pratices and business operations. The Best Managed Companies Awards signifies Vinmec’s consistent efforts to achieve exceptional clinical management. Prior to this, Vinmec were accredited by the American College of Cardiology and recognised as the first ‘Centre of Excellence for Cardiology’ in Asia. These honourable accolades have set a robust foundation to motivate Vinmec to continue investing in research and training, as well as fortifying our practices to meet our goal to become an international academic healthcare system.
To meet the criteria to be awarded the title of one of Vietnam’s Best Managed Companies, businesses undergo a rigorous assessment led by a panel of independent and multidisciplinary judges. Applicants are evaluated based on four core pillars: strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, as well as governance and financials.
These winners join a global network of best managed companies comprising more than 1,300 organisations from 46 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Best Managed is a flagship scheme presented by Deloitte Private, a division of Deloitte exclusively focused on serving private clients of all sizes.
It is a global award that recognises organisational excellence, success, and entrepreneurial spirit in privately held companies. The awards provide a distinct framework for management teams to challenge themselves and benchmark against some of the best private companies in the world.