IJN Makes History with Landmark JCI Clinical Care Program Certifications

Kuala Lumpur, 19 April  – Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) is proud to announce two historic milestones in its pursuit of excellence in heart care. IJN has achieved the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) for the following programs:

 

Heart Failure Program – First in Malaysia Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Program – First in the World. These certifications recognize IJN’s dedication to providing exceptional care for defined patient populations and demonstrate compliance with rigorous international standards in patient safety and quality of care. As a result, IJN has been awarded the JCI Gold Seal of Approval, an internationally recognized mark of healthcare excellence.

 

“This achievement is a testament to the expertise, commitment, and compassion of our entire team,” said Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohamed Ezani Md Taib, Group CEO of IJN Holdings. “Being the first hospital in Malaysia for Heart Failure CCPC, and the first in the world for VSD CCPC, reflects IJN’s position at the forefront of specialized cardiac care. We remain committed to advancing heart health, not just locally, but globally.”

 

Institut Jantung Negara has been continuously accredited by JCI since 2009 and is one of the few hospitals in Malaysia with both local and international recognition. These latest accomplishments reinforce IJN’s role as a trusted leader in cardiac care, combining clinical excellence, advanced technology, and patient-centered services.

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About lnstitut Jantung Negara (IJN)

lnstitut Jantung Negara (IJN) is Malaysia’s only discipline-specific heart specialist facility and one of the largest medical institutions in Malaysia. Set up in 1992, IJN is dedicated to the management and treatment of heart diseases by providing cardiology, paediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery services for adults and children and to date, it has treated over 5 million heart patients.

 

After 3 decades of its establishment, IJN is reckoned to be among the best medical centres for cardiovascular and thoracic care in Malaysia and the region. IJN has kept abreast with the latest medical advances, from handling a simple hole in the heart surgery to heart and lungs transplantations.

 

As Malaysia’s premier and South East Asia’s largest Cardiac Centre, IJN is aggressively growing its presence, locally and regionally, on the back of a proven and respected brand name synonymous with quality heart healthcare.

 

 

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