Lara S. Al Qadi is a Director, Quality at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). Al Qadi oversees quality initiatives within a large Abu Dhabi hospital renowned for its complex healthcare services and patient-centered approach. They focus on ensuring that patient needs are prioritized through a multidisciplinary strategy, leveraging advanced technology and modern treatment techniques to meet international benchmarks in healthcare excellence.
Prior to their current role, Al Qadi served as Manager, Quality at SEHA, an Abu Dhabi-based healthcare services provider. In this capacity, they contributed to the operational quality across a network of medical offices and hospitals. Earlier in their career, Al Qadi held the position of Pharmacy Manager at Mafraq Hospital, where they managed pharmacy operations. They also concurrently held a role in Quality and Risk, with a specific focus on Medication Safety at the same institution.
Al Qadi's professional expertise isfurther underscored by a Master of Quality Management from the University of Wollongong in Dubai. They hold multiple certifications, including Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Medical Quality (CMQ) from the American Board in Medical Quality, and Certified Lean Six Sigma practitioner from the Charted Quality Institute. Additional qualifications include a Fellowship from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), a Silver Quality fellowship from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and certification as a Professional of Patient Safety from The Certification Board for Professional in Patient Safety.