In the early morning of January 16, 2020, after waiting for 40 days, we finally received from the headquarters of CARF the good news that Southwest University Hospital has officially obtained the highest three-year CARF accreditation. It becomes the first university hospital in China which has been recognized by international golden standards for rehabilitation quality, and becomes the 18^th in China and the 2^nd in the west area passing CARF accreditation.

 01  Implication of three-year CARF accreditation 

The organization satisfies each of the CARF accreditation conditions and demonstrates substantial conformance to the standards. It is designed and operated to benefit the person served. Its current method of operation appears likely to be maintained and/or improved in the foreseeable future. The organization demonstrates ongoing quality improvement and continuous conformance from any previous period of CARF accreditation.

 02   The first year of CARF introduction

In this year Southwest University Hospital actively sought for breakthrough.

As a part of the university, the hospital has been centering on prevention of commonly seen diseases, and protection of the health of the faculty and students of the university and surrounding communities. In the face of the aging population, and increasing patients’ demands for and awareness of rehabilitation, President Wu Zonghui has deeply recognized the threats and opportunities for the hospital development.

In May 2012, it set up the Rehabilitation Medicine Center, and determined to make the Rehabilitation Department a specialized department of the hospital. However, due to the lagging-behind rehabilitation quality control, its development has been restrained.

Cooperating with the Physical Education Institute of Southwest University, it established the Sports Rehabilitation Institute, which has further enhanced the scientific research strength. Nonetheless, modern rehabilitation concepts are still absent.

To make breakthrough, and to bring the person served with medical services of higher quality, the hospital launched CARF accreditation on July 23, 2018.

It was challenging for the hospital considering the limited time and heavy workload. The Rehabilitation Medicine Center had to complete a large number of documentations, and the hospital had to provide medical services for various meetings and sport games while ensuring normal operation.

In addition, it was unprecedentedly difficult for accessible environment transformation based on existing buildings and structures. CARF requires to provide employees, patients and other stakeholders with a healthy, safe, comfortable and accessible environment. To meet the standard, the Secretary Li Yuting took the lead to check out every corner of the hospital on a wheelchair as a patient, actively promoting the accessibility from the perspective of patients.

03   Aspire for excellence with the concepts of "patient orientation" and "constant development" 

On January 16, the good news coming warmed up the cold winter night and each member of the hospital!

Southwest University Hospital is a grade-two comprehensive hospital integrating medical treatment, healthcare, prevention, rehabilitation and scientific research. It is the first college community health service center in Chongqing, as well as a model hospital of the medical combo of the People’s Hospital of Chongqing. Meanwhile, it is the training base for the College of Pharmacy of Southwest University, the College of Public Health Management of Chongqing Medical University, and Chongqing Medicine & Health College.

CARF improvement in everyday work 

CARF improvement sensible to patients 

Moments during CARF survey