March 2017

APAC / March 2017 69 Global Expertise, Filipino Heart g Going fully digital in accessing medical records. Asian Hospital partners with Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) towards full digital electronic medical records, since March 2015. HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not for profit organization focused on better health through information technology (IT). AHMC became a member beginning March 2015. AHMC will also be investing a lot in software and computer facilities towards paperless records, based on the Asia Pacific Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). Asian Hospital is also being accredited by HIMSS in aiming for stage 7 – an environment where paper charts are no longer used – in EMRAM. The IT Department will do staff baselining and strategic planning by training its staff to support this digital revolution. The Award Being recognized as one of the top health care firms in the region of Asia Pacific is indeed a privilege and honor for us in the institution. Asian Hospital and Medical Center is truly grateful to have been known and acknowledged as a healthcare venue that provides excellent and delightful client service – from the efforts of the untiring, unique dedication, and relevant expertise shared by our staff and medical professionals. This award is a testament of our commitment to deliver compassionate care through conquering higher goals in creating a safe and effective healthcare environment.