THE CYPRUS SHIPPING COUNCIL AND “YGIA” POLYCLINIC ARE HOSTING A BLOOD DONATION DAY AT “YGIA” POLYCLINICON THURSDAY 23RD OF MAY 2013 AT 14:00 – 17:00 AT THE CASUALTY DEPARTMENT

For 7th consecutive year, on 24 March 2013, along the Limassol coastal road the Limassol Marathon took place.

Similar to last year the Marathon included: 

- 42 km Marathon
- 21 km Half Marathon
- 10km Road Health
- 5km Road Company and
- 1km Way Students

The marathon this year surpassed all previous records in number of participants.  "YGEIA" Polyclinic with great joy this year took part in this effort to strengthen the below links:

- Europa Donna Cyprus
- Cancer Association
-  Make a Wish

Special thanks to colleagues and family members who took part
Olga Korots
Aggelos Mouzourou
Anastasia Korots
Andri Mouzourou
Georgia Constantinou
Giannis Nicolaou
Giannos Giagkou
Yiota Stylianou
Elina Kenne
Eftychia Mavromoustaki
Katerina Georgiou
Constantinos Efstathiou
Marina Zachariou
Nicolas Mouzourou
Pantelitsa Charalambous
Sonia Antoniou
Spyros Papadopoulos
Sylvia Kyriakou
Christiana Tylliridou
Christalla Lambrou

Special thanks to our colleague Mr Pambo Kakoyianni for his participation in the 10 km Health Race

Working with the CHKS Accreditation Programme gave YGIA POLYCLINIC the opportunity to apply for the Quality Improvement Award, by stressing the most significant improvements made in the organisation relative to the following key factors:
 
1. Patient safety
2. Patient experience and clinical care
3. Staff welfare, safety and morale

YGIA POLYCLINIC has been shortlisted for the CHKS Quality Improvement Award by the CHKS Accreditation Awards Panel, and has been nominated amongst five other hospitals. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on the 30th April 2013.

The CHKS Top Hospital Awards is an event where healthcare providers in the UK and Internationally are acknowledged for their efforts in innovation, improvement and dedication to provision of healthcare in a qualitative perspective.

Being shortlisted for the Quality Improvement Award is an honour for YGIA POLYCLINIC and this provides the recognition for all employees involved in this ongoing quest of quality improvement, which inevitably improves safety and welfare for all parties involved, including patients and employees.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone involved and just wish to repeat once again that the journey never ends, as we will continue improving and moving to the next level.

Christina Pitrakkou
Accreditation Project Manager
Administration & Operations Manager


An extract of the letter is displayed below.

International Women's Day (IWD) was originally called International Working Women's Day and is marked on the 8th of March of every year. In different regions the celebrations focuses on the respect, the appreciation and love towards women's economic, political and social achievements.
On this occasion, “YGIA” Polyclinic on the 8th of March, 2013 for a consequent year honoured the 300 women of the workforce by offering symbolic roses recognising their contribution to the workplace and society at large.

 “YGIA” Polyclinic’s annual CHRISTMAS DANCE was successfully held on the 5th of January 2013, for the staff, Associate Doctors and friends of the Hospital at the Ajax Hotel.
The event commenced with the greetings of the President of the Board of Directors, Dr. Costa Constantinidi and the Polyclinic’s Managing Director Mr. Socrati E. Socratous.

Honorary awards followed with prizes for the colleagues listed below, as appreciation for their many years of contribution as members of the Ygia Polyclinic’s workforce since 1998-1999, as well as to Mrs. Christofidou Rebecca, and Mrs. Christodoulou Christina on the occasion of their retirement:
                            

1998                                     1999
 Cintra Antreou Evi              Iaponas Michael
 Ioannou Elena                     Evripidou Patra
 Efstathiou Irene                  Efstathiou Androulla
Theocharous Evdokia          Christofidou Andri
 Nicolaou Niki
 Chrisostomou Androulla 

Special thanks are attributed to Dr. Antoni Kounouni, who never ceases to entertain us, and to the Organising Committee Members (Mrs. Elina Kenne, Mrs. Christina Pitrakkou, Mrs. Marina Agathocleous, and Mrs. Andri Mouzourou).

Participation in conference “QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MARKETING IN HEALTH CARE” held on 28 November 2012 at Siakoleio Training Centre, Nicosia

The conference was held in November 2012 in Nicosia and was co-organised by the Cyprus Health Services Promotion Board and the Cyprus University of Technology.

Our Administration & Operations Manager, Mrs Christina Pitrakkou, was invited by the Cyprus Health Services Promotion Board to give a presentation on our experience of participation in an Accreditation Programme, since YGIA Polyclinic had recently been accredited by CHKS.

Mrs Pitrakkou was the project manager for the specific project and was responsible for co-ordinating the working groups towards the target of achieving the dual awards of Accreditation and ISO 9001:2008. YGIA Polyclinic was awarded the dual awards on the 12 September 2012.

In her presentation Mrs Pitrakkou discussed the benefits, obstacles and catalysts that were encountered throughout the process of preparation to final survey. Furthermore the distinction between the Accreditation programme of CHKS and other Accreditation programmes was explained, as well as the organisational structure and environment which needs to be considered when choosing a programme. Finally, Mrs Pitrakkou also pointed out the important factors that need to be considered to ensure success.

Below is a quote from her presentation:

«The journey was an experience whereby we all:

- matured
- became wiser
- increased our awareness on safety issues
-familiarised ourselves with the concept of quality

The result is the legacy we leave to YGIA Polyclinic and to the others that will follow.»
 

After about 3 years following the signing of the agreement for participation in the Accreditation Programme of the Accredited British Quality Unit CHKS, our hospital was awarded the dual award of ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION to ISO 9001:2008 on the 12th September 2012.

As Project Manager, I would like to congratulate all the people that have worked and have contributed to achieving this very important distinction for our Hospital. There was a need to exert additional effort and time despite the difficulties and obstacles faced to finally reach today’s result which just goes to prove that any target can be accomplished.

Our target now is the next challenge – to MAINTAIN the dual distinction
of ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION to ISO 9001:2008.

Furthermore, I feel that the journey was an experience whereby we all
- matured,
- became wiser,
- became more sensitive to safety issues,
- became familiar with the concept of quality

The result is
the legacy we leave to YGIA POLYCLINIC PRIVATE HOSPITAL
for the others that will follow.

Christina Pitrakkou
Project Manager for Accreditation
Administration & Operations Manager

For the 6th year running, Limassol ran with a smile, and welcomed the Limassol Marathon with pride and joy.  The event took place on the 18th March alongside the coastal road of Limassol, and included the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Health Race, PwC 5km Corporate Race and the 1Km MetaQuotes Student Race.  The Limassol Marathon attracted a large number of Cypriot and foreign runners, with a total number of 2,550 runners.

We want to thank the following colleagues and friends, as, with their participation we were able to contribute to the foundations of EUROPA DONNA CYPRUS, ANTICANCER and MAKE A WISH:

- Andreas Bandak,
- Andri Mouzourou,
- Christakis Onoufriou
- Christiana Tylliridou
- Constantinos Efstathiou,
- Diala Zeidan,
- Evi Constantinou,
- Nikolas Papadopoullos,
- Olga Korots,
- Savvas Zeidan,
- Sophie Michael,and
- Spyros Papadopoullos.

Furthermore, congratulations are attributed to Mr. Pampo Kakogianni, who participated in the 10Km HealthRace.