Mater Private Network Wins Award for Best Private Hospital in Ireland

Mater Private Network is proud to announce its success at the recent Private Healthcare Awards, where it received two accolades: the Overall Excellence Award and the Best Private Hospital Award. These awards recognise Mater Private Network’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare, and underscores its dedication to innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care.

The awards also reflect a range of significant achievements across the network, including the retention of Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Standard Accreditation, a 91% customer satisfaction rating from the Voice of the Patient survey, and exemplary outcomes in patient safety metrics. Mater Private Network is also the only hospital network in Ireland to participate in the internationally recognised HCAHPS survey, benchmarking itself against leading global healthcare providers, and achieving a strong ranking in the 81st percentile.

John Hurley, CEO of Mater Private Network, commenting on last night’s awards, said: "This recognition is a testament to the collective effort and commitment of our staff across all care centres in the Mater Private Network. From delivering seamless, patient-focused care, to driving forward our digital transformation programme, every member of our team plays a crucial role in making these standards of excellence possible. We remain dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare to our patients, and this recognition further motivates us to continue raising the standard of care for people that come through our doors."

Mater Private Network places a key focus on innovation, particularly through its Digital Transformation Programme. This implementation has been instrumental in enhancing patient care by improving access to services, streamlining the patient experience, and ensuring continuity of care across the network.  In addition, Mater Private Network has demonstrated a strong commitment to clinical governance and compliance in 2024. This includes regular internal and external audits, continuous professional development programmes, and a robust framework ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This focus has helped to foster a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability, contributing to the high standards of care that are recognised by these awards.

Speaking to the Network’s commitment to patient-centered care, Garry McCabe, Chief People Officer at Mater Private Network said “The most important aspect of winning awards such as these is the validation it provides to our patient-driven excellence in care. These awards do not occur in a vacuum, and while we’ve received recognition for our work this year, it is the steady progression of excellence over several years that enables the superb care provided by our amazing colleagues, every single day. This award recognises their hard work and commitment, which we sincerely thank them for.”

Mater Private Network is immensely proud of these achievements across its 10 centres of care in Ireland and these awards serve as a reflection of the dedication and passion of its entire team.