Hemas Hospitals & Laboratory Chain has achieved remarkable success at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026, securing a total of 30 awards, with every quality enhancement initiative they presented receiving national acclaim.
This impressive accolade comprises 22 Gold, seven Silver, and one Bronze award, positioning Hemas Hospitals as one of the leading entities at the convention. This achievement highlights the significant role of staff-driven innovations in improving hospital functions, patient care, and safety protocols.
The annual event, organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP), honors organizations that effectively apply quality management strategies to achieve tangible advancements. This year’s theme was “People-Driven Quality and Productivity for a Resilient Sri Lanka.”
The thirty awarded projects addressed various challenges encountered in daily healthcare delivery. These initiatives focused on areas such as minimizing delays in emergency treatments, expediting outpatient physiotherapy preparations, and enhancing patient communication, medication management, and medical documentation. Furthermore, projects aimed at reducing needle-stick injuries, enhancing dialysis services, improving call center operations, increasing energy efficiency, and refining waste segregation illustrated that quality enhancements are relevant to all facets of the patient experience.
These endeavors are indicative of Hemas Hospitals & Laboratory Chain’s philosophy that sustainable healthcare improvements are derived from empowering staff to tackle everyday issues. This mindset has fostered a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability throughout their network of hospitals and laboratories.
The projects were crafted by multidisciplinary teams collaborating within their departments to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions, rather than relying on extensive overhaul programs. Across the Hemas Hospitals & Laboratory Chain, these initiatives have bolstered patient safety, enhanced operational efficiency, and ensured more uniform healthcare experiences.
Dr. Malith Atapattu, Director of Medical Services and Quality at Hemas Hospitals, commented on this accomplishment, stating, “Achieving national recognition with 30 Gold Awards is an extraordinary milestone for our teams and underscores our steadfast dedication to quality and excellence in healthcare. This recognition reflects the commitment of our multidisciplinary teams, who consistently seek improvement opportunities, challenge traditional practices, and apply innovative, patient-focused solutions. Genuine quality enhancement starts with those closest to patient care, whose expertise, collaboration, and dedication foster significant and lasting change across our organization.”
The ongoing commitment of Hemas Hospitals & Laboratory Chain to cultivate a workplace where quality improvement is a continual practice, rather than a sporadic effort, is evident in this recognition. By empowering employees to explore new ideas, assess outcomes, and disseminate successful strategies throughout the organization, Hemas Hospitals continues to elevate standards in healthcare delivery while reinforcing Sri Lanka’s culture of quality.
Thirty projects. Thirty awards. A unified commitment to enhancing healthcare on a daily basis.
Photo Caption: Acknowledging the individuals behind quality. Hemas Hospitals & Laboratory Chain commemorates 30 awards at NCQP 2026, celebrating the innovation and commitment of their teams in the pursuit of improved healthcare every day.
Source: Financial Chronicle Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News.
