{"id":1109,"date":"2025-04-28T20:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T00:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/news\/medico-express-strengthens-its-leadership-in-healthcare-and-sustainability-with-new-certification-from-the-dominican-ministry-of-labor\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T10:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T14:42:08","slug":"medico-express-strengthens-its-leadership-in-healthcare-and-sustainability-with-new-certification-from-the-dominican-ministry-of-labor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicoexpressrd.com\/en\/news\/medico-express-strengthens-its-leadership-in-healthcare-and-sustainability-with-new-certification-from-the-dominican-ministry-of-labor\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00e9dico Express Strengthens Its Leadership in Healthcare and Sustainability with New Certification from the Dominican Ministry of Labor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Santo Domingo, April 28, 2025 \u2014<\/strong> In celebration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, themed this year \u201cRevolutionizing Safety and Health: The Role of AI and Digitalization in the Workplace,\u201d M\u00e9dico Express has been officially certified by the Dominican Ministry of Labor for its compliance with Regulation 522-06. This prestigious recognition further consolidates M\u00e9dico Express as a national and international leader in creating safe, healthy, and patient-centered environments, aligned with the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and institutional competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Labor\u2019s certification is based on the implementation of a comprehensive occupational health and safety program, which includes the creation of a Joint Safety Committee, an updated emergency response plan, brigade training, evacuation route signage, installation of advanced fire protection systems, automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in critical areas, and comprehensive emergency, disaster, and hurricane response protocols.<\/p>\n<p>These initiatives have strengthened the infrastructure, processes, and organizational culture at M\u00e9dico Express, significantly elevating protection standards for both patients and staff. They also reaffirm M\u00e9dico Express\u2019 commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReceiving this new certification reinforces our commitment to excellence, prevention, and sustainability. At M\u00e9dico Express, we strongly believe that protecting those who care for others is fundamental to transforming healthcare and fostering a true culture of quality and safety,\u201d stated Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, CEO of M\u00e9dico Express.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone adds to other major achievements, such as the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) certification\u2014making M\u00e9dico Express the first healthcare center in the Caribbean to earn this distinction\u2014and the Fitwel certification, distinguishing it as the only healthcare facility in Latin America to meet this international standard. These accomplishments highlight M\u00e9dico Express\u2019 leadership and validate its comprehensive, innovative, and resilient healthcare model. They also reflect a forward-thinking vision that sees healthcare not only as an essential service but also as a driver of social well-being, employment, and knowledge transfer.<\/p>\n<p>With this latest certification, M\u00e9dico Express continues to safeguard its staff and ensures that both local and international patients have access to world-class healthcare services within a safe, modern, and compassionate environment, concluded Dr. Cambiaso, who was accompanied by Francesco Fino, Vice President, and Abner Ramos, Director of Human Talent at M\u00e9dico Express.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About M\u00e9dico Express<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>M\u00e9dico Express is a state-of-the-art ambulatory healthcare center, designed, built, and operated according to international standards, with a model of care focused on patients and their families.<\/p>\n<p>Strategically located on San Isidro Highway in Santo Domingo, M\u00e9dico Express meets the healthcare needs of both the local population and medical 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