Our Mission

The Lebanese Hospital of Geitaoui-UMC provides compassionate medical care grounded in humanitarian and Christian values, for the service of our community. Guided by the principles of the Gospel: faith, charity, compassion, and respect for human dignity in all its forms. We are committed to honoring and safeguarding life at every stage.

Our Purpose

As a non-profit hospital, our mission is to provide the highest quality healthcare with consideration, dignity, and respect. We proudly serve patients from Lebanon and beyond, welcoming everyone regardless of faith, race, or socioeconomic status. Our focus remains on creating a patient-centered environment where anyone can access care easily and conveniently.

Our skilled teams of healthcare professionals and specialists work together to offer a full spectrum of care. From inpatient services to outpatient consultations and advanced surgical procedures, we cover every area of medicine, empowering our patients to lead their healthiest lives.

Why Choose Us

Here are some of the reasons patients choose us:

 

Patient-Centered Care and Monitoring

The hospital’s management concept is based on teamwork that endeavors to surround patients with a family environment inspired by the Congregation of the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family.

 

We prioritize the patient experience by closely measuring satisfaction throughout their journey in our hospital. Feedback is managed to enhance services, while key performance indicators are rigorously monitored to optimize hospital activities and processes. Our patient safety improvement program ensures clinical protocols and procedures are continually reviewed and updated.

 

Technology at the service of our patients

We use the most advanced, high-end medical equipment and technology to provide accurate diagnoses and the best treatment outcomes. From sophisticated imaging systems to AI-driven diagnostic tools, we invest in the latest innovations to ensure our patients receive top-tier care.

 

Expert Staff and Competent Care

Our team comprises highly trained healthcare professionals, including renowned specialists, skilled surgeons, compassionate nurses, and dedicated support staff. Through ongoing professional development, we remain at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring care that meets the highest standards of safety, evidence-based practices, and patient-centered attention.

A Legacy of High-Quality Service

The Lebanese Hospital of Geitaoui-UMC is committed to delivering the safest, highest quality, and most satisfying care to every patient. Since our foundation, we have upheld these principles by adhering to strict quality assurance processes across all departments.

Clinical Excellence and Education

As a university-affiliated medical center, we are dedicated to advancing medical education and research. We train future healthcare professionals while ensuring our current staff participates in continuous education and competency evaluations. Multidisciplinary Morbidity & Mortality Reviews are conducted to identify key improvement opportunities.

A Teaching Hospital

Since 2013, the Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui-UMC has been affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the esteemed Lebanese University. As a University Medical Center, it has grown into the largest educational hospital for Lebanese University students, offering a rich medical training and professional development environment.

Timely Results and Outstanding Service

We understand the importance of timely, accurate results in your healthcare journey. Our advanced diagnostic departments and rapid testing capabilities ensure quick turnaround times, minimizing delays. Coupled with exceptional customer service, we strive to make your experience smooth and stress-free.

Performance Evaluation and Infection Control

We employ a Professional Practices Evaluation Program that assesses clinical performance. Our proactive Infection Control Program minimizes healthcare-associated infections through stringent monitoring and protocols. Annual Management Reviews are conducted to evaluate and enhance departmental performance.

Auditing and Compliance

We conduct regular internal audits aligned with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Accreditation Standards and ISO 9001 requirements to maintain our standards. Certified external auditors further ensure full compliance with international benchmarks.

Our Team Research

Our team has also published multiple peer-reviewed studies to share its experience in the innovative application of medical informatics to improve patient safety in our hospital:

1. Automated Detection of Patient Harm: Implementation and Prospective Evaluation of a Real-Time Broad-Spectrum Surveillance Application in a Hospital with Limited Resources.
Saikali M, Békarian G, Khabouth J, Mourad C, Saab A. J Patient Saf. Dec 19, 2022.

2. The Use of Medical Imaging Request Forms as Trigger Tools to Detect Intra-Hospital Adverse Events: A Pilot Study Saikali M, Halut M, Saab A, Berg BV, Michoux N, Mourad C. J Belg Soc Radiol. 2022 Nov 10.

3. Early Prediction of All-Cause Clinical Deterioration in General Wards Patients: Development and Validation of a Biomarker-Based Machine Learning Model Derived from Rapid Response Team Activations Saab A, Abi Khalil C, Jammal M, Saikali M, Lamy JB. J Patient Saf. Sep 1,2022.

4. Automated Detection of Patient Harm: Implementation and Prospective Evaluation of a Real-Time Broad-Spectrum Surveillance Application in a Hospital with Limited Resources.
Saikali M, Bekarian G, Khabbout J, Mourad C, Saab A. J Patient Saf. October 2022.

5. Comparison of Machine Learning Algorithms for Classifying Adverse-Event Related 30-Day Hospital Readmissions: Potential Implications for Patient Safety
Saab A, Saikali M, Lamy JB. Stud Health Technol Inform. Jun 26, 2020

6. Evaluation of a Broad-Spectrum Partially Automated Adverse Event Surveillance System: A Potential Tool for Patient Safety Improvement in Hospitals with Limited Resources
Saikali M, Tanios A, Saab A. J Patient Saf. 2017.