St. Luke's- Quezon City Earns JCI Clinical Care Program Certification for Kidney Transplant

St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City continues to strengthen its legacy as a leader in world-class healthcare following the recognition of its Kidney Transplant Program under the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC).

The JCI CCPC is one of the most rigorous and globally respected certifications for clinical programs, awarded only to institutions that show exceptional standards in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes. St. Luke’s – Quezon City’s certification of its Kidney Transplant Program signifies adherence to internationally benchmarked practices in patient care—from pre-transplant evaluation to surgery and long-term post-transplant management.

St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City made history as the first hospital in the Philippines to receive the JCI Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) for Kidney Transplantation. Now, St. Luke’s Quezon City joins this prestigious distinction. These two St. Luke’s facilities remain the only hospitals in the Philippines to have received the CCPC for Kidney Transplantation, demonstrating the unified strength and excellence of their transplant program.
 

The achievement is moreover highlighted by the program’s outstanding results in the JCI CCPC Survey:

• Overall Score: 9.9, reflecting near-perfect compliance with international standards

• Zero findings in critical areas:

  • Delivering or Facilitating Clinical Care (DFC)

  • Supporting Self-Management (SSM)

  • Clinical Information Management (CIM)

These results show not only compliance, but a strongly embedded culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement—hallmarks of JCI-certified programs.

St. Luke’s has a  fully integrated, multidisciplinary approach to kidney transplantation. The program brings together nephrologists, transplant surgeons, immunologists, urologists, and specialized nursing teams to ensure personalized and holistic care for every patient.

Patients benefit from a seamless journey that includes:

• Thorough pre-transplant screening and donor matching

• Advanced surgical techniques and perioperative care

• Long-term monitoring and immunosuppressive management

This coordinated model provides better clinical outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and experience.

St. Luke’s commitment to innovation has been fundamental in achieving this certification. The institution continues to pioneer advanced techniques, including robotic-assisted kidney transplant surgery, enabling minimally invasive procedures, faster recovery, and reduced complications. Backed by state-of-the-art facilities and technology, St. Luke’s aligns clinical excellence with innovation, ensuring patients receive patient-centered care comparable to that of leading global institutions.

This recognition establishes St. Luke’s as a regional benchmark in kidney transplant care, showcasing expertise and innovation that transform lives.

To know more about St. Luke’s Kidney Transplantation Program, you may contact the St. Luke’s Product Information Hub at 0947-9930471 / 0998-5822276 / 0939-9161805 / 0928-5200239.