TORONTO, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Comprehensive Care International (CCI) and SHI Consulting Inc. (SHI) outlined their vision to create a sustainable operational advantage for hospitals worldwide. Through a combined CCI/SHI partnership, clients can access a complete range of resources in clinical, functional and operational plans, human resources, and information technology, as well as services in research strategy, the implementation of research programs, and the development of research infrastructure.

"This partnership will allow us to provide a much broader range of services to our clients," says Katherine Jones, president and CEO of CCI. "The coupling of our innovative clinical programming with SHI's focus on helping organizations realize success in health research creates a unique value proposition: together, we will help hospitals worldwide build international reputations for medical excellence and a competitive edge in knowledge creation, translation and commercialization."

"Ultimately our goal is to accelerate the speed at which science leads to enhanced clinical capabilities and better patient outcomes," adds Borys Chabursky, president of SHI. "In partnership with CCI, we aim to work with healthcare organizations to develop context-specific health research enterprises that build a pervasive culture of innovation and ensure that innovative approaches to medicine are an integral part of the patient experience."

The expanded service offering will be available to all international markets and will be particularly relevant in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, where changing demographics and rapid economic growth have created a demand for heightened access to advanced clinical services that reflect the unique characteristics of local populations.

In addition to offering best-in-class expertise in research and clinical programming, the new CCI/SHI team will work with thought leaders in healthcare practice, administration and research in order to publish and share new ideas in healthcare design and delivery.

For more information on the expanded service offering contact: Brian Donaldson, vice president of sales and marketing, Comprehensive Care International, at: bdonaldson@ccihealth.com; or Dr. Ryan Wiley, managing director of SHI Consulting, at: rwiley@shiconsulting.com.

ABOUT CCI

Comprehensive Care International is an international project management firm committed to providing value through comprehensive healthcare solutions. Our mission "to transform clients' healthcare visions into sustainable solutions" is backed by our corporate vision "to become a driving force, partnering with our clients to create excellence in healthcare delivery." Our success is defined by on-time client service delivery and a focus on measurable results. Available services include: feasibility studies, business case development, site selection, functional programming, facility design, furniture and equipment planning, strategic operating plans, hospital organizational structures and management systems, governance/best practices, human resource processes, recruitment strategies, development of international hospital partnerships, clinical program design and quality assurance models, staff education and training, and transition planning. http://www.ccihealth.com

ABOUT SHI

SHI Consulting Inc. is a global, strategy-through-implementation consultancy specializing in the life sciences. We offer clients in industry, government, academia and the not-for-profit sector implementation-focused solutions that couple scientific expertise with a keen understanding of the global life sciences marketplace. Our Focus on the innovation-driven life sciences and healthcare sectors demands scientific expertise and business acumen: SHI is unique in its ability to deliver perspectives that effectively merge scientific and technical excellence with the economic and health drivers of life sciences innovation. Our Services span the entire life sciences innovation chain, from discovery to commercialization to health and economic impact. Our Unique Value lies in our insight into how the interconnectedness between public and private sectors can anchor a balanced approach to life sciences innovation. We have proven expertise in facilitating and managing partnerships that harness the complementary strengths of both public and private spheres, enable globally competitive life sciences research, spread risk, and derive social and economic benefits for all parties. http://www.shiconsulting.com

Contact: Laura Macdonald Director of Marketing and Communications Comprehensive Care International (CCI) +1-416-531-5950 lmacdonald@ccihealth.com

Contact: Laura Macdonald, Director of Marketing and Communications, Comprehensive Care International (CCI), +1-416-531-5950, lmacdonald@ccihealth.com