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11/9/23, 11:52 AM Saudi German Health establishes Sigma Chapter
Saudi German Health establishes
Sigma Chapter

RIYADH, 20 hours, 59 minutes ago
Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare
group in the Mena region, has received approval
to establish a SIGMA Chapter as the first multisite
healthcare system outside US.

The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
of Nursing (Sigma) has more than 100,000 active
members and 600 chapters. Sigma's Board of
Directors, responsible for approving Sigma’s
chapters, unanimously approved the SHG Sigma
with positive findings. The establishment of this
chapter represents a significant milestone in the
Group’s journey to empower the nursing workforce
and promote nursing excellence.

In line with the national transformation strategy to Dr Ahmed Shebl
improve the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia,
SGH is committed to supporting the nursing profession and elevating the status of the nursing practice. The Sigma
chapter would provide exceptional opportunities for nurses’ professional development, training, and education.

Clinical nurses
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
programmes, 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.”

Community service
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.

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.--TradeArabia News Service
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