Milestones of the Year
Prince of Wales Hospital completed six kidney transplants in four days, making a record in completing the greatest number of kidney transplant operations in the shortest period of time. |
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Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital achieved technological breakthrough in the first 3D EndoLap Operating Room in Hong Kong to deliver more efficient and safe endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries. Endoscopy service was further enhanced with the operation of the new Centre in February 2016 which provided seven additional service sessions per week. |
| The project of extension of the Operating Theatre Block of Tuen Mun Hospital was approved by the Legislative Council. |  |
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Haven of Hope Hospital celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a series of activities for strengthening rapport with staff and the community. |
| Hospital Authority (HA) commenced the planning of a series of activities to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. The activities also recognised the invaluable contributions of all staff over the years. |  |
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HA supported the government in managing the lead in drinking water incident. From July 2015 onwards, HA provided collection and testing of blood, and follow-up management for affected individuals. |
| Queen Mary Hospital successfully performed the world’s first simultaneous living liver transplant involving transplant of part of liver from two sisters to their father. All three patients recovered well and were discharged home. |  |
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New Territories East Cluster received three awards in the 14th Asian Hospital Management Awards in recognition of its innovations. Three entries include the mobile application PWH easyGo which guides patients and visitors to their destinations in Prince of Wales Hospital; transforming wound cleansing to evidence-based practice and development of new “irrigation dressing set”; as well as community outreach services to support elderly individuals. |
| HA announced the Action Plan for implementing the recommendations of the Steering Committee on Review of HA which involved over 100 action items for improving HA’s operation and service provision. |  |
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Tseung Kwan O Hospital completed her first Organisation Wide Survey and received a four-year full accreditation status of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. |
| Queen Mary Hospital celebrated the 20th Anniversary of lung transplant programme in Hong Kong. About 30 lung transplant recipients attended to express their deepest gratitude towards the organ donors and their families. |  |
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Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Minimal Access Surgery Training Centre celebrated its 20th Anniversary which marked an important milestone in HA’s history of pioneering minimal access surgery training. |
| HA organised a thank-the-donor ceremony in honour of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for the donation of HK$253 million for launching the “Jockey Club Inpatient Facilities Modernisation Scheme”. The donation funded the installation of over 6,000 electrically-operated beds and more than 520 sets of ceiling hoist system across public hospitals to provide a safer and more comfortable environment to patients and healthcare staff. |  |
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An Honour Award was bestowed on HA by Macao Special Administrative Region Government in recognition of HA’s collaborations with Macao partners on healthcare services. |
| The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service set up the West Kowloon Donor Centre to improve blood donation services and blood supply in Hong Kong. |  |
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HA and MOH Holdings Pte Ltd of Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding to renew mutual collaboration on training, sharing expertise in healthcare management and policy development for medical services in public hospitals. |
| Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, HA organised the Spring Gathering followed by a fun-day to express appreciation to staff and various stakeholders. |  |
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The Community Rehabilitation Service Support Centre at Kowloon Hospital commenced service, providing rehabilitation services to patients with different illnesses or disabilities. |
| HA launched the mobile application BookHA to facilitate patients in submitting application for specialist outpatient clinic new case appointment. |  |
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The second Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory in Princess Margaret Hospital was set up to strengthen cardiac care services. |
| Caritas Medical Centre completed Phase Two Redevelopment Project. The redeveloped new Wai Ming Block (New Ambulatory and Rehabilitation Block) was officially opened on 3 March with service capabilities enhanced, providing 20 extra rehabilitation beds, 100 consultation rooms for different specialties and three brand new day surgery operating theatres. |  |