Dubai:Dubai Health has become the first integrated academic healthcare system in the UAE to receive the distinction of being accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation. This recognition represents the highest level of acknowledgement awarded by ANCC, highlighting organizations that exemplify exemplary practice and sustained excellence in nursing education.
According to Emirates News Agency, the ANCC NCPD accreditation evaluates organizations against rigorous, evidence-based criteria to ensure that educational programming advances professional practice, performance, and healthcare outcomes. Earning Accreditation with Distinction underscores Dubai Health's commitment to nursing education and reinforces its focus on empowering the nursing workforce through continuous learning and professional development.
The ANCC NCPD Accreditation model is based on the original Donabedian framework of structure, process, and outcome measures to evaluate quality. ANCC standards provide organizations with a structured, evidence-based framework to design and implement NCPD activities. The development of quality outcomes ensures that accredited organizations continuously evaluate processes and their impact on the professional development of nurses.
Dr. Tarek Fathey, Chief Clinical Officer at Dubai Health, stated that achieving Accreditation with Distinction from ANCC reflects the quality of continuing professional development provided to their nursing workforce and demonstrates a commitment to building a healthcare system that meets the highest international standards. It affirms that their nurses have access to education that keeps pace with evolving clinical practice, enabling them to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
Abeer Alblooshi, Director of Nursing at Dubai Health, remarked that this accreditation reflects years of supporting nurses as learners through mentorship, hands-on training, and courses that inspire continued growth. She has observed nurses developing into confident, highly capable professionals, and finds it deeply rewarding to see that journey recognized at this level.