RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has received the Healthy Work Environment Award in the clinical category from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
The award recognizes KFSH’s commitment to creating an environment that supports healthcare professionals and enhances their professional experience, said a statement issued by the KFSHRC.
It was presented at a ceremony in Washington attended by nursing leaders, experts and representatives from healthcare institutions worldwide.
The honor reflects KFSH’s ongoing efforts to strengthen workplace well-being, particularly through its Immediate Psychological Support program for nursing staff. When healthcare practitioners experience workplace stress, the program deploys trained responders to provide on-site psychological support within the clinical care setting.
Award recipients are determined through criteria that assess the overall quality of work environments in healthcare institutions. They measure the impact of organizational initiatives on staff experience, performance sustainability and the level of professional support available, reinforcing a healthy workplace culture that strengthens operational readiness and ensures long-term service excellence.
Sigma Theta Tau International is one of the world’s most prominent nursing organizations, with more than 100,000 members and over 600 chapters. The organization is dedicated to advancing nursing leadership and professional practice.
The Healthy Work Environment Award is presented to institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering supportive workplaces through a comprehensive framework that addresses physical, psychological and social well-being, while encouraging employee engagement and professional growth.
KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 Academic Medical Centers for 2026 and recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and Middle East, according to Brand Finance 2025.
