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Medtech
Employing the Power of AI and Interoperability to Reduce Sepsis Mortality
Augusta Health is a community hospital nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley focused on improving the health and well-being of our community. The statewide sepsis mortality rate in Virginia is 12.7%, while at Augusta Health it is 4.76%. We have been able to achieve a significantly lower sepsis mortality rate by employing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and communication…
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Medical Articles
HOSPOTEL, The future hospital with seamless integration of wellness and hotel
From my past experience in the healthcare sector, I strongly believe hospitals will need to provide something more than medical services for improved outcomes and patient satisfaction. In comes HOSPOTELS that take a holistic approach to patient well-being with the proper amalgamation of hospitality and wellness services. The future hospitals or HOSPOTELS are likely to implement more cross-sectoral services borrowing…
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Articles
Errors in healthcare organizations occur due to system and process, why investigating individual errors…
Human errors are inevitable in complex systems like hospitals while heavy workload and stress increase errors. Managing these errors needs significant involvement while the commitment of leaders and patient safety culture shall be a priority. Accountability starts with leadership through the creation of a sustainable, resilient and efficient system and process free from quality defects, deficiencies, duplication of efforts and…
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Featured Articles
Obesity Medicine
There are many diseases and health problems that result from obesity and overweight, which prompted hospitals to establish specialized departments that treat obese patients, as well as medical centers that care for this category and provide them with the necessary consultations along with treatment or surgical plans if the need arises, so patients undergo a diet and exercise program or…
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Laboratory
Laboratory Sample Tubes
Laboratory sample tubes are one of the most important tools in any examination, given their high-quality specifications. Their production requires high accuracy and raw materials with medical classification that conforms with international standards. The manufacture of blood drawing tubes is a giant project that is produced in specific factories and is characterized in the production process. The tubes used differ…
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Hospital News
Valiant Clinic and Hospital offers luxurious touch to healing with the opening of VIP inpatient wing
Valiant Clinic and Hospital, a leading multi-specialty boutique hospital in Dubai, has now launched its new state-of-the-art VIP inpatient wing featuring five luxurious rooms. These rooms come with the touch of a hotel experience, to compliment Valiant’s world-class care and service offering. Located on the second floor of the hospital, the VIP inpatient wing comprises modern rooms with en-suite facilities…
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News
Corniche Hospital launches new ‘on demand’ patient menu and upgrades kitchen equipment
Corniche Hospital, part of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, (SEHA) – the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has recently upgraded its patient menu and equipped its kitchen with the latest technology in efforts to improve overall patient satisfaction and elevate the inpatient experience. Dr. Khawla AL Nasseri, Acting Chief Operations Officer, Corniche Hospital, said: “Corniche Hospital is wholly committed to providing…
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Health News
Gargash Hospital Celebrates 2 years of Operational Excellence, Announces Aggressive Plans for 2022
Gargash Hospital, the UAE’s first female Emirati-owned, multi-specialty hospital with primary focus on women and childcare, marked its two years of successful business on August 19th, 2021. The fast-growing healthcare facility announced exciting plans for 2022 at a grand ceremony. The eventful anniversary celebration witnessed the presence of members of Royal Family from the UAE, Dr. Husnia Gargash (Founder &…
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Medtech
Wiping out infection
In the Arab world, more than 1 in 10 acute healthcare patients has a healthcare-associated infection (HAI). HAIs cause poor patient outcomes, increase the length of hospital stays and place a huge burden on healthcare resources. With antibiotic resistance on the rise, we need to find better ways to stop the spread of infection within our hospitals. A universal solution…
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Medtech
Rediroom – Instant patient isolation
The importance of isolation Effective isolation is an essential part of infection prevention. A host of pathogens can spread via direct contact (typically through contaminated hands) or indirect contact (involving contaminated surfaces). Respiratory droplets are traditionally thought to spread up to a two-metre radius when colonised patients cough, sneeze or talk. Without proper infection prevention measures, those infections can quickly…
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