About The Book

Healthcare excellence is both a rigorous science and an evolving art, requiring visionary leadership, strategic methodologies, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Achieving high standards in healthcare demands a systematic approach to quality improvement, patient safety, and operational efficiency. “”Quality Improvement in Healthcare: The Art and Science of Healthcare Excellence”” serves as a definitive guide for CEOs, COOs, CMOs, Quality Leaders, Healthcare Administrators, Policymakers, Academicians, and Clinicians committed to enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Authored by Prof. Dr. Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh, a globally recognized expert with over 24 years of experience and 380+ international healthcare accreditations, this book offers comprehensive frameworks, evidence-based methodologies, and real-world case studies to drive quality transformation. It provides practical insights into patient safety, risk management, compliance, accreditation, Lean, Six Sigma, and AI-driven quality analytics, enabling healthcare organizations to achieve sustainable excellence.

This book empowers healthcare executives and administrators to embed systemic quality strategies, helps medical practitioners integrate quality-driven clinical practices, and equips quality and risk leaders with robust improvement models. It serves as a critical resource for policymakers developing impactful regulations and provides academics and researchers with cutting-edge knowledge.

A transformative tool for overcoming barriers, fostering a culture of safety, and achieving operational excellence, this book equips seasoned leaders and emerging innovators with proven strategies to redefine healthcare quality for the future.

About The Author

Prof. Dr. Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality, patient safety, risk management, and compliance, with over 24 years of expertise in the international tertiary healthcare sector. Holding a Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.), Ph.D., and FISQua (Ireland), he has played a pivotal role in shaping global healthcare standards, accreditation frameworks, and quality improvement methodologies.

As Director of Corporate Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Risk Management at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Services Group (HMG), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, he has led over 380 healthcare accreditations and re-accreditations across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, and India, including JCI, CBAHI, HIMSS EMRAM, NHRA, NABH, CHI, AABB, CAP, and ISO certifications. He has successfully commissioned 14 tertiary care hospitals and 9 medical centers, ensuring compliance with international healthcare standards.

Dr. Shaikh pioneered the ETQAN Software Program, an AI-driven quality analytics platform, and spearheaded the integration of electronic health records (Vida), achieving HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 Accreditation for all HMG hospitals.

A prolific author, educator, and researcher, he has published 45 research papers, presented at 24 international conferences, and authored 14 textbooks on healthcare management. His academic influence extends to global consulting, policy formulation, and leadership in international accreditation bodies.

A recipient of prestigious awards, including the ACHS International Medal (2024) from Australia, Dr. Shaikh continues to redefine healthcare excellence through strategic quality initiatives, accreditation leadership, and innovative patient-centered healthcare solutions.