( L-R ) Peter Hong , Former Group Chief Executive Officer of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd ( RSDH ), Khairil Anuar Sadat Salleh , Chief Commercial Officer , Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation ( MRANTI ), Bryan Lin , Chief Executive Officer of Subang Jaya Medical Centre ( SJMC ), and Farizal B . Jaafar , Former Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council ( MHTC ) at the ConnectedCare launch in 2023 .
Managing diabetes is challenging and can leave patients overwhelmed . To address this , SJMC adopts innovative diabetes solutions using advanced technology to help patients better manage their glucose levels . The hospital is leading the way with the use of the innovative 780G Hybrid Automated Insulin Pump .
This pump automatically suspends the delivery of insulin when blood glucose is low and automatically delivers a small amount of insulin every 5 minutes when blood glucose is high to reach the targeted blood glucose level . This game-changing approach innovation is particularly beneficial for those with Type 1 diabetes .
SJMC also offers patients Continuous Glucose Monitoring ( CGM ) technology for remote data access and diabetes management advice . With CGM , patients wear a small sensor on their arm that continuously monitors their blood glucose levels and sends the data to a smartphone app . This allows patients to see their blood glucose levels 24 / 7 and take necessary actions to maintain good diabetes control .
A multidisciplinary care team is essential to assist patients to optimally utilise these innovations and at SJMC , its collective knowledge and skills contribute to more accurate diagnoses , effective treatment plans , and improved overall patient outcomes .
Besides the introduction of advanced technology , precision care is important in diabetes management . SJMC successfully conducted a Clinical Improvement Project on ‘ Reducing Early Morning In-Patient Hypoglycaemia Incidence ’, which earned the team as the winner of poster competition at the Association of Private Hospitals , Malaysia ( APHM ) International Healthcare Conference & Exhibition 2024 .
In this research , it was found that patients adhering to the recommended snack regimen experienced zero hypoglycaemic incidents ; with 56 % maintaining blood glucose levels within the target range compared to 61 % risk in those patients who did not receive the snacks . Hypoglycaemia increases in-patient mortality risk .
Making a Positive Impact SJMC also received GlobalHealth ’ s CSR Service of the Year in Asia-Pacific and Healthcare Asia Awards ’ ESG Program of the Year – Malaysia category award for its commitment in creating a positive impact on the community .
This reflects the hospital ’ s substantial social initiatives , which align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal # 3 on Good Health and Well-Being . Notable among these is the Global Surgery Initiative ( GSI ), the first-of-itskind public-private partnership in Malaysia with the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists , supported by the Ministry of Health ( MOH ) Malaysia , which delivered critical surgical care to over 50 underserved patients in rural Sarawak .
Additionally , the “ If Not Now , When ? # endcervicalcancer ” campaign significantly impacted by providing over 300 women with complimentary HPV screening kits , and the Nurse Quest Programme engaged over 80 senior high school students in exploring nursing careers .
Recognised as a flagship medical tourism hospital by the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council ( MHTC ) and fully endorsed by MOH Malaysia , SJMC remains at the forefront of the healthcare industry . These award-winning approaches offer valuable insights into how healthcare can be transformed to be more efficient , accessible , and person-centred .
“ These accolades are affirmations of our journey towards world-class healthcare excellence . We are committed to continuing our mission of providing innovative , high quality and compassionate medical care to our patients ,” Bryan expressed .
SJMC ’ s status as a top healthcare provider was further solidified by its inclusion as one of the top three Best World Hospitals in Malaysia in the Newsweek Best World Hospitals 2024 list .
The hospital was also ranked in Newsweek ’ s Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2024 as a leading tertiary hospital in Malaysia with the most recognitions across seven key specialities including Paediatrics , Orthopaedics , Cardiac Surgery , Endocrinology , Neurology , Oncology , and Cardiology . For the second consecutive year , SJMC remains the top 50 hospitals in Asia-Pacific for Orthopaedics and Paediatrics , with Endocrinology making an improved ranking into the top 50 list this year . Additionally , Oncology and Neurology remain steadfast in the listing with improved rankings this year . The hospital also made its mark in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery as newly recognised specialties . n
16 SPECIAL ISSUE | 2024 GlobalHealthAsiaPacific . com