Time flies like an arrow; the days and months slip by in a flash. 2023 has long since turned its page, and throughout the year we stood united, working together with one heart and one mind. We advanced steadily while achieving abundant results.

　　At 2:00 p.m. on January 27, Nanjing Zijin Hospital held its 2023 Annual Work Summary and Commendation Conference, bringing a successful close to the year’s efforts while setting the stage for a fresh start in 2024, establishing clear goals, and ushering in a new phase of development and progress.

As the melodious anthem of Nanjing Zijin Hospital resonated throughout the venue, the conference officially commenced under the chairmanship of Executive Vice President Gao Zhiqiang.

　　Dean Ge Jiangping delivered the “2023 Annual Work Summary Report,” which provided a detailed account of the hospital’s progress and achievements across key areas, including clinical care, CARF accreditation, quality control management, talent development, workplace safety, academic research, medical insurance operations, infection prevention and control, pharmaceuticals, consumables, and medical device management, service quality enhancement, cultural and brand building, and infrastructure development.

　　Following the presentation of the annual work summary report, Xiao Feng, Director of the Medical Affairs Department at Nanjing Zijin Hospital; Liu Yafeng, Regional Director of the Jiangning Campus; and Wang Changbao, Regional Director of the Qinhuai Campus, each delivered remarks on their respective 2024 work plans.

Director of the Medical Affairs Department, Xiao Feng

　　Director Xiao Feng, on behalf of the Medical Affairs Department staff, expressed gratitude to all colleagues who worked tirelessly in preparing for the 2023 CARF accreditation. She stated that, with everyone’s concerted efforts, the hospital’s medical quality‑control initiatives in 2024 will undoubtedly reach a new level.

Liu Yafeng, Regional Director of the Jiangning Campus

　　Director Liu Yafeng stated that, with the care and support of the hospital leadership, the HDU of the Jiangning Campus’s Department of Critical Care Medicine was successfully completed and put into operation in the second half of 2023. He expressed confidence that, through the concerted efforts of all medical, nursing, and technical staff, the Jiangning Campus will continue to elevate its standards of care in 2024, thereby providing even better services to patients.

Wang Changbao, Regional Director of the Qinhuai Campus

　　Director Wang Changbao provided a brief report on the progress of the renovation and revitalization of the Qinhuai Campus, and outlined his work plan for the newly commissioned intensive care unit, as well as for the planned additions of an oncology rehabilitation department and a traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation department.

　　At the conclusion of the meeting, Vice President Wang Yifang read out the “Decision of Nanjing Zijin Hospital on Commending Outstanding Collectives and Individuals for 2023” and the “Notice on Business Performance Assessment Awards for the Second Half of 2023.” The hospital leadership presented awards to 34 individuals or their representatives, including recipients of the “Outstanding Newcomer Award,” the “Top Twenty Employees” award, and the “Annual Academic and Research Award.” The list of awardees is as follows:

“Outstanding Newcomers”: 10 individuals (from left to right): Zhao Fan, Liu Wenmei, Fan Mengru, Hao Xueqing, Zhang Yan, Ji Zeyue, Wu Kexin, Wang Yuya, Jiang Shan, and Li Zhiqiang.

“Top 20 Employees”: 20 individuals (from left to right): Xie Bin, Wang Qing, Wu Xinxiu, Zhu Jiwen, Liu Guangzhou, Meng Wei, Kong Weili, Li Ben, Liu Yuanyuan, and Meng Shirong (Figure 1).

Wang Tingting, Wang Jiamai, Xia Mengping, Xia Minghui, Xu Xiaomiao, Chen Xinyi, Zhou Hui, Zhou Ying, Song Yu, and Zhao Yu (Figure 2).

The “Annual Academic Research Award” is represented by four individuals (from left to right): Wang Changbao, Gao Zhiqiang, Gao Hongliang, and Jing Peng.

Meeting Summary:

　　“Through countless mountains and rivers, our convictions remain unshaken; with ceaseless striving, every path we take will surely lead to our destination.”

　　At this summary conference, President Ge Jiangping also identified twelve critical issues that urgently need to be addressed in the hospital’s development and outlined fifteen key priorities for the 2024 work plan. In 2024, we will remain committed to a patient-centered approach, delivering personalized, specialized healthcare services to provide every patient with improved treatment options and an enhanced quality of life. We will stay focused on our goals, forge ahead with determination, and continuously strive for excellence and innovation. Furthermore, we will steadily enhance the quality and efficiency of all our operations, ushering in a new chapter in the development of Nanjing Zijin Hospital!

　　Let us sprint forward in the new year, braving rapids and treacherous shoals, chasing the stars and the boundless sea, and walking ever toward the sun.