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11/9/23, 11:51 AM Saudi German Health establishes Sigma Chapter as the first multisite healthcare system outside the USA
and education. It would also develop the capacities of the clinical nurses and nursing students by
providing a wide variety of professional development activities, including courses, workshops, and
conferences.

The Sigma chapter would further support the nursing transformational leadership strategies that the

Group embraces in its business. The company believes in the nurses’ significant role in shared
governance and decision-making. The chapter would help nurture and empower nursing leaders by
providing access to leadership development programs, mentorship and networking opportunities with
larger nursing communities worldwide.

Sigma has a long-standing reputation for its commitment to promoting nursing research and evidence-
based practice. By encouraging research initiatives among nurses and nursing students, the newly
established Sigma chapter will emphasise the importance of knowledge translation that would directly
contribute to enhancing patient care, improving clinical outcomes, and driving healthcare innovation in
the region. Conducting research and innovation projects would have a positive transformative impact on

nursing practice and overall organisation performance.

Dr. Ahmed Shebl, Group Chief Executive Officer at SGH said; “We are confident that a local Sigma
chapter in Saudi Arabia will have a lasting impact on the nursing community and healthcare delivery.
Establishing a Sigma Chapter would distinguish SGH as a pioneer in the Saudi private healthcare sector

in advancing and supporting the nursing practice in the country.”

Beyond its educational and professional growth endeavours, the SGH Sigma chapter will actively
participate in community service initiatives, underscoring the Group’s dedication to supporting the
community it serves. This participation involves volunteering at local health fairs, offering educational
resources to marginalised populations, and extending support to healthcare-focused charitable

organisations.

Ms. Iman Elkouwatly, Group Chief Nursing Officer at SGH, stated: “We strongly support the
establishment of the Sigma Chapter, and firmly believe that it holds a very high potential to improve
nursing practice and the healthcare system. We are committed to participating in future activities of the

Sigma Chapter and will allocate resources, provide leadership support, and overcome challenges to
maximise the benefits of this important milestone.”

The local Sigma Chapter at SGH will commence its activities with a chartering ceremony for its founding
members, leading to a series of educational and professional development activities. These activities
will establish a platform for nurses to share ideas, promote best practices, and participate in cooperative

research projects with the goal of enhancing patient care and mirroring the group ethos of caring like
family.

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