Building the Right Infrastructure to Ensure Quality Care: The Way
Forward
Col. Abdullah Al Ghamdi
Programme Director - AFHSR
Vision
Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region strive to be recognized by patients and staff for excellence in service and care.
The Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region will be: The best place to receive care The best place to practice medicine The best place to work
Mission
Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region provides medical and health care support to the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces personnel and their dependents during the time of war and peace, to collaborate with other health care institutions in providing advanced medical care and participating in national / regional emergencies.
Values
Patient-Centered Care
People – we respect each person as a member of the hospital community
Involvement and teamwork determine our future
Professionalism
Responsibility- we accept personal accountability for the work we do
QualityCommunicationInnovationSafety
Hospital Activities (Jan-Nov 2012)
Total Number of Beds = 387Total Number of Admissions = 32953Average Bed Occupancy Rate = 99.24%Total Number of ER Visits = 223662Total Number of Specialty Visits = 292898Total Number of Primary Care Visits = 507280Total Number of Operating Procedures = 10664Total Number of Day Surgery = 2668Total Number of Dental Visits = 57068Total Number of Births = 7440
JCI Report
Pg 22:“The Facility Management issues are the most significant challenges facing this organization
and if not addressed will limit the organizations ability to meet accreditation
expectations”
Current Situation
Some Achievements for Facility
Negative pressure rooms = 4 monthsClinical waste site King Faisal Hospital = 4 monthsRenovation of both hospitals – Study in process (any
recommendation from our partners from JCI will be implemented)
Fire system – 6 monthsInfant abduction tender – 6 monthsPharmacy renovated for mixing of concentrated electrolytesLightning protection systemLoad banks for generatorsNew UPS SystemRamp for fire exit on second floorChemical warfare plant
Phase 1 - 6 months to Open
Phase 2
Approved Land for Medical City – Phase 3
Thank You