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MOH Initiatives & Projects

Ada’a Health Award – 7th Edition, 2024


1. About Ada’a Health Award
  • The Ada’a Health Award honors excellence in healthcare by highlighting facilities that demonstrate tangible impact and a clear commitment to quality and patient outcomes.
  • The award serves as a catalyst for adopting best practices and promoting innovation. It supports the goals of the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program to build a more efficient and integrated health system, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
  • It fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement through data-driven assessment and standardized performance criteria.

2. Vision and Mission
  • Vision: To be the leading award in driving competitive excellence in healthcare performance, locally and globally, by promoting sustainable improvements in quality, efficiency, and accessibility of healthcare services.
  • Mission: To enhance the efficiency and quality of healthcare services by embedding a culture of performance excellence, sustainability, and innovation through competition, recognition, and the celebration of healthcare leadership.

3. Award Evolution
    1. 2018: Establishment of national and pivotal performance standards.
    2. 2019: Official launch of the award, recognizing 5 facilities out of 170 participants.
    3. 2020: Due to the pandemic, the awards were presented virtually, with participation reaching 700.
    4. 2021: Introduction of new categories including digital transformation, prevention, awareness, chronic disease management, and leadership.
    5. 2022: Participation expanded to include facilities from across the Kingdom.
    6. 2023: A significant leap with 20 competitive tracks, 60 awardees, growing international presence, and a globally aligned evaluation system.
    7. 2024 (Present): Alignment with the National Transformation Program, reinforcing institutional integration and sustainable development.

4. Governance and Organization
  • Executive Committee: Guides the strategy and ensures alignment with national health priorities.
  • Scientific Committee: Ensures technical accuracy, methodology, and compliance with standards.
  • Judging Committee: Conducts specialized and impartial evaluations by both local and international experts.
  • Organizing Committee: Oversees logistics, coordination, and the smooth implementation of all award phases.

5. Evaluation Process​
The process consists of four main stages:
    1. Performance Indicator Assessment: Based on national indicators and reliable data.
    2. Operational Model Review: Submitted by nominated facilities.
    3. Expert Interviews: To explore depth, innovation, and outcome sustainability.
    4. Field Visits: To verify on-ground implementation.

6. Recognition and Incentives
  • Certificate of Excellence: Signed by the Minister of Health in recognition of pioneering performance.
  • Honorary Shield: Awarded by the Minister to outstanding facilities.
  • Health Excellence Registry: A dedicated listing that highlights top-performing facilities.
  • Success Story Feature: National spotlight on exemplary facility achievements as inspirational models.
  • Special Recognition: Bonus points and opportunities in future initiatives and awards.​​

FAQ:
  1. Is an application required to be considered for the Award?
No, nominations are based on data available at the Health Performance Center. Facilities are not required to apply, and nominees will be notified via email.

   2. Does the project need to be linked exclusively to the main indicator?
It is preferred. However, projects that support a sub-indicator contributing to the improvement of the main indicator may also be considered.

   3. Can a facility be nominated for a different track than the one assigned?
No. In the seventh cycle, nominations are based on specific performance indicators for each track, and changing the assigned track is not permitted.

   4. What is the source of the nomination data?
The award relies on data from the following entities:
    • Health Services Quality Indicator
    • ​Public Health Authority
    • Red Crescent Authority
    • Government Health Insurance Center
   5. Are nominations made at the facility level or the cluster level?
This depends on the indicator. Some tracks are nominated at the cluster level, while others are at the facility level.

    6. Are all healthcare sectors included in the nomination process?
Yes, nominations cover both public and private healthcare sectors, based on the available data.

   7. Are there any required documents to be submitted with the form?
Yes, all supporting documents related to the project must be attached to the form.

   8. How are facilities informed of their nomination?
Notification emails will be sent to the nominated facilities with full details.

    9.How should the completed form be submitted?
The form should be submitted via the designated email for the Health Performance Award.
 
   10.What is the time period covered by the project data?
The project data covers the year 2024 only.

Last Update : 03 August 2025 12:53 PM
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