Take a look back at fiscal year 2014---from stories that showcase Johns Hopkins Medicine International's work around the world, to illustrations of how collaboration produces sustainable improvements in the quality, accessibility and safety of health care. Every day, we work hard to fulfill the promise of medicine.
July 1st, 2013 - Through the Paul S. Lietman Johns Hopkins Medicine International Scholarships, JHI supports international students attending The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. On this date, JHI's contribution increased to $160,000 to support four students. (Ultimately, JHI is committed to ongoing annual contributions of $320,000.)
JHI also funds a global health care fellowship awarded to a recently trained physician addressing a clinical problem that has global impact. Matthew Burkey, M.D., was the first recipient in 2012. He uses the award to investigate cross-cultural validation assessments of early childhood mental disorders, ADHD, and prevention of childhood mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries. Neonatologist Azadeh Farzin became the second fellow on this date. She is engaged in research validating novel biomarkers of sepsis in newborns and young infants.
December 31st, 2013 - One of many goals of JHI's five-year agreement, concluding on this date, is a smooth transition of leadership back to the owners (Abu Dhabi Health Services Company-SEHA). Throughout their tenure at the helm, the JHI team worked with the hospital's dedicated staff to expand clinical services and medical education opportunities and improve quality. (Just five days prior to the handover, Joint Commission International reaccredited the hospital for the second time.)
Read more on how JHI collaborated to create sustainable health care leadership at Corniche Hospital in "Rebirth in Abu Dhabi."Read more on how JHI collaborated to create sustainable health care leadership at Corniche Hospital in "Rebirth in Abu Dhabi."Corniche Hospital management transition
One of many goals of JHI's five-year agreement, concluding on this date, is a smooth transition of leadership back to the owners (Abu Dhabi Health Services Company-SEHA). Throughout their tenure at the helm, the JHI team worked with the hospital's dedicated staff to expand clinical services and medical education opportunities and improve quality. (Just five days prior to the handover, Joint Commission International reaccredited the hospital for the second time.)
Read more on how JHI collaborated to create sustainable health care leadership at Corniche Hospital in "Rebirth in Abu Dhabi."
Corniche Hospital management transitionOne of many goals of JHI's five-year agreement, concluding on this date, is a smooth transition of leadership back to the owners (Abu Dhabi Health Services Company-SEHA). Throughout their tenure at the helm, the JHI team worked with the hospital's dedicated staff to expand clinical services and medical education opportunities and improve quality. (Just five days prior to the handover, Joint Commission International reaccredited the hospital for the second time.)
Read more on how JHI collaborated to create sustainable health care leadership at Corniche Hospital in "Rebirth in Abu Dhabi."
The main tenets reflect Johns Hopkins Medicine's three-part mission: medical services to Saudi Aramco's employees and dependents, education for its clinicians and other health care professionals, and opportunities for research collaborations.
Jan 28th, 2014 - At the symposium, the conclusion of the Trinidad and Tobago Health Sciences Initiative's seven-year Diabetes Outreach Program, the minister of health delivers the keynote address and Johns Hopkins Medicine experts present to local stakeholders on their work to improve diabetes care in the nation.
Accomplishments include publication of several studies (most recently, a white paper documenting growing incidence of childhood obesity) and a Caribbean Certified Diabetes Educator (CCDE) preparation program. The nation now boasts 20 CCDEs—more than any other Caribbean nation.
In addition to medical translators like Lina who provide discharge instructions and patient education materials in non-English languages, JHI employs a corps of 50+ medical interpreters who provide in-person and telephonic interpretation in 20 languages for The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Communication is at the core of patient-centered care, and this dedicated team of qualified interpreters and translators ensures clear communication between care providers and patients.
JHI’s Language Access Services team is committed to professional development, rigorous interpretation standards and education. They teach faculty and staff about how and when to use JHI’s services, and they help patients understand patient- and family-centered care and next steps for their treatment.