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Milestones of the Year

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Milestones of the Year: Photo 1 Milestones of the Year: Photo 2 HA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MOH Holdings, subsidiary of Ministry of Health of Singapore, to promote exchange in healthcare management, policy development for medical services in public hospitals, and expertise sharing. HA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MOH Holdings, subsidiary of Ministry of Health of Singapore, to promote exchange in healthcare management, policy development for medical services in public hospitals, and expertise sharing. To enhance transparency and public accountability, Hospital Authority (HA) started posting Specialist Outpatient waiting time of selected specialties and waiting time of cataract surgery on the HA corporate website. New case booking waiting time of Ear, Nose and Throat, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Paediatrics has been posted up since 31 March 2014. The information will be updated quarterly. To enhance transparency and public accountability, Hospital Authority (HA) started posting Specialist Outpatient waiting time of selected specialties and waiting time of cataract surgery on the HA corporate website. New case booking waiting time of Ear, Nose and Throat, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Paediatrics has been posted up since 31 March 2014. The information will be updated quarterly. Pok Oi Hospital completed Organization Wide Survey for the Hospital Accreditation programme and received full accreditation status of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards for four years. Pok Oi Hospital completed Organization Wide Survey for the Hospital Accreditation programme and received full accreditation status of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards for four years. 2013 marked the 15th anniversary for Tai Po Hospital, signifying strong partnership with community stakeholders. 2013 marked the 15th anniversary for Tai Po Hospital, signifying strong partnership with community stakeholders. The first Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) Suite of Ruttonjee Hospital commenced service. Queen Elizabeth Hospital celebrated golden jubilee throughout the year, with special highlight on publishing an oral history book 'QEH – A People’s History'. The book features interviews of frontline staff, patient groups, patients and relatives, hospital management and also previous and current Secretaries for Food and Health of HKSAR Government. Queen Elizabeth Hospital celebrated golden jubilee throughout the year, with special highlight on publishing an oral history book 'QEH – A People’s History'. The book features interviews of frontline staff, patient groups, patients and relatives, hospital management and also previous and current Secretaries for Food and Health of HKSAR Government. North Lantau Hospital commenced services in phases with 8-hour accident and emergency service, allied health and community service. North Lantau Hospital commenced services in phases with 8-hour accident and emergency service, allied health and community service. Prince of Wales Hospital, North District Hospital and Tung Wah Hospital completed Organization Wide Survey for the Hospital Accreditation programme. All three hospitals received full accreditation status of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards for four years. Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital commemorated 20th anniversary through a series of events and activities to engage staff and community under the theme of “Rong”, reflecting harmony amongst different parties. Kowloon Hospital completed Organization Wide Survey for the Hospital Accreditation programme and received full accreditation status of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards for four years. Hospital Authority signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding with National Health and Family Planning Commission to enhance exchange in pharmaceutical procurement, community health, hospital management and sharing of expertise. The whole Tseung Kwan O Hospital (TKOH) expansion project was completed, including the new Ambulatory Care Block and renovation of various facilities in TKOH Main Block. The Kowloon Central Cluster Convention 2014 themed “Cherish our Traditions, Strive for Perfection” was held on 10 January 2014. The Kowloon Central Cluster Convention 2014 themed “Cherish our Traditions, Strive for Perfection” was held on 10 January 2014. The endoscopy and electro-medical diagnostic service at Tuen Mun Hospital turned a new page. The Combined Endoscopy Centre and Electro-Medical Diagnostic Unit provides better coordinated service with flow of inpatients and day patients, meeting the latest service and safety standard. The first children hospital to be built in Hong Kong was officially named Hong Kong Children's Hospital at its ground-breaking ceremony. The first children hospital to be built in Hong Kong was officially named Hong Kong Children's Hospital at its ground-breaking ceremony. The Organisation Wide Survey for hospital accreditation was conducted at United Christian Hospital, preparing the hospital for full accreditation status. The Organisation Wide Survey for hospital accreditation was conducted at United Christian Hospital, preparing the hospital for full accreditation status. LEGCO Health Services Panel endorsed Phase 1 of Queen Mary Hospital redevelopment project. The whole redevelopment project will be completed in 2023. LEGCO Health Services Panel endorsed Phase 1 of Queen Mary Hospital redevelopment project. The whole redevelopment project will be completed in 2023.