KFSH Riyadh Records Zero High-Risk Findings Across Nearly 1,800 Measures in JCI Reaccreditation

ٍRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) in Riyadh has secured reaccreditation as an Academic Medical Center from Joint Commission International (JCI), recording zero high-risk findings and zero findings related to the International Patient Safety Goals across an assessment of nearly 1,800 measurable elements.

Beyond the accreditation outcome, JCI recognized eight KFSH practices as performance strengths through its Survey Analysis for Evaluating Strengths (SAFEST) initiative, which identifies innovative or exceptionally reliable approaches that contribute to safer, higher-quality care and can inform improvement across healthcare organizations.

The recognized practices included a command center that uses real-time data and early-warning alerts to coordinate patient flow and resources, an enclosed robotic system that enhances the accuracy and safety of chemotherapy preparation while reducing waste, and an automated medication-ordering process that calculates weight-based titration volumes and enables immediate review by a clinical pharmacist.

Additional strengths were recognized in fall prevention, patient identification, infection prevention, and staff well-being, reflecting an organization-wide approach in which patient safety is embedded across clinical, operational, and workforce practices. KFSH Riyadh first achieved JCI accreditation in 2000 and became the first hospital in Saudi Arabia to be accredited by JCI as an Academic Medical Center in 2014, establishing a longstanding record of internationally recognized quality and patient safety.

The Joint Commission International (JCI) is a global leader in healthcare accreditation. Since 1994, it has worked with hundreds of healthcare institutions, ministries of health, and international organizations to assess compliance with global standards and best practices in quality of care and patient safety.

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