Temos CEO and Founder | Quality assessor
Dr. Claudia Mika, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Temos International Healthcare Accreditation, boasts a rich background in shaping global healthcare standards. Established in 2010 as a spin-off of a European research project, Temos, under Dr. Mika's leadership, has become a pivotal German-based international accreditation body. Her unwavering commitment to advancing accreditation standards is evident in her extensive work assessing hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, reproductive care centers, and dental clinics worldwide.
Dr. Mika's global footprint in healthcare extends from Brazil to the Philippines, where she has actively contributed to developing quality management systems and risk management programs. Her hands-on approach involves direct participation in the accreditation process, sharing her expertise in Continuous Quality Improvement. This commitment is reflected in the accreditation standards, emphasizing quality outcomes, governance, leadership, patient safety, risk reduction, and the overall patient experience.
Before founding Temos, Dr. Mika spent 16 years managing international projects at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Her roles ranged from planning projects in Moscow, Russia, to contributing to space physiology initiatives like MIR’97, earning her the prestigious "Young Researcher Award" from the European Space Agency in 2002. Her diverse experiences include working at the Institutes of Aerospace Medicine, both at DLR in Cologne and at the Technical University of Aachen.
Dr. Mika's influence extends beyond Temos as she advises associations and governmental institutions on quality-related topics, patient experience, risk management, medical tourism, and international patient management.
In 2019, Dr. Mika successfully spearheaded the rigorous process of submitting Temos standards for accreditation by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua now known as IEEA) to firmly cement Temos’ place among the world’s elite international accreditation organizations. Notably, in 2020, she and her expert team developed standards to mitigate COVID-19 transmission risks in healthcare settings, showcasing adaptability to contemporary challenges.
Dr. Mika's dedication to medical tourism standards is evident through over 150 presentations, workshops, and onsite accreditations conducted since 2018 in 20 different countries. From Colombia to Malaysia, she has left an indelible mark in advancing global healthcare quality. Dr. Claudia Mika's multifaceted contributions underscore her position as a global leader in healthcare accreditation and innovation.
Key Achievements and Credentials
- 2017 Dr. Sanjiv Malik Lifetime Award
- 2002 Young Researcher Award – European Space Agency
- Vice Chairwoman of the Diplomatic Council Healthcare Forum since 2013
- Judge for the International Medical Travel Awards since 2013
- Consultant for private and governmental organizations (Turkish MoE, MoH, different Chambers of Commerce worldwide, etc. )
- Scientific Board Dubai Health Authorities Medical Tourism Conf.
- Chair of Certification Committee, Member of Executive Board of European Fertility Society since 2021
- Associate Editor “Journal of Healthcare Management Standards” since 2021
International experience
Albania, Austria, Brazil, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hongkong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Panama, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Serbia, Trinidad and Tobago