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MAFraq takes lead role in monitoring Abu Dhabi's medical staff For exposure to X-RAy Radiation
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- Phase one to cover all doctors, technicians and nurses in SEHASEHA
HealthSystem facilities - Phase two to reach all private medical centre staff working in radiation field in the Emirate
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 22 August, 2010 - Abu Dhabi's Mafraq Hospital is to take the lead role in monitoring those members of staff in all SEHASEHA
HealthSystem medical facilities who are in regular contact with X-Ray machines to ensure they are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. Using a process known as Radiation Dosimetry Reading, the Hospital's expert team, led by Dr Nouman Habbab, will track the daily exposure levels of medical staff across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Mafraq Hospital is owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi Health Services CompanyAbu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHASEHA), which is responsible for all the curative activities of public hospitals and clinics in Abu Dhabi. The hospital is managed by Bumrungrad International, one of the most renowned hospital management companies in Asia, recognised internationally for its commitment to patient care and customer service.
As Mafraq Hospital has monitored its own staff with a Radiation Dosimetry Reader for more than three years, the hospital has built-up specialist knowledge which will now be used for the benefit of all Abu Dhabi Government medical establishment employees. After operating for two months, the programme will be extended to cover private medical facilities' staff across the Emirate.
Each member of staff in regular contact with X-Ray machines will wear a photosensitive badge to capture background radiation levels during their time at work. The information on the badges will be extracted by the Radiation Dosimetry Reader at Mafraq Hospital and the results then analysed by staff trained to identify any anomalies or abnormalities in the readings, ensuring that all employees stay safely within recommended global guidelines of exposure.
John Nickens, CEO of Mafraq Hospital says, "Protecting our staff and ensuring their safety and wellbeing while they go about their work has always been a priority for Mafraq Hospital. Having built up expertise in the highly specialised area of Radiation Dosimetry Reading, we are now in a position to be able to share this knowledge across the SEHASEHA HealthSystem which includes 11 other hospitals and more than 60 ambulatory, family and primary healthcare clinics. Being able to contribute to the heath and safety of our dedicated medical teams across the emirate is something we are very proud to be able to do."
Dr Nouman Habbab, Chair of Clinical Imaging, added: "Radiation exposure from medical equipment is minimal, but because some medical staff work with equipment like X-rays daily - often over a career spanning a lifetime, precautions need to be taken. By reading daily radiation levels and monitoring people's exposure on a constant basis, we are able to ensure that no one suffers as a result of entering a profession where they work to protect and improve the health of others. It's a vital and very rewarding role for our team at Mafraq Hospital."
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About Mafraq Hospital
Mafraq Hospital was established in 1983 is one of the largest tertiary referral treatment hospitals in the United Arab Emirates, with 451 licensed beds. Its specialist services include medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, as well as surgical and critical care services. Mafraq Hospital operates the largest burn unit in the country and is a Center of Excellence for ENT and Thoracic surgery. The hospital also operates two primary healthcare clinics at Bani Yas and Al Nahda.
Mafraq Hospital is part of the SEHASEHA HealthSystem and is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services CompanyAbu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHASEHA) which is responsible for the curative activities of the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is managed by Bumrungrad International (BIL), one of the most noted hospital management companies in Asia.
Mafraq Hospital physicians are amongst the best in their specialist fields with international qualifications and world class expertise. The medical staff is supported by a capable and professional nursing and paramedical staff who are well trained and motivated to provide quality healthcare services. Emiratization is extremely important to Mafraq Hospital and many of the hospital's highly skilled physicians are UAE Nationals. The hospital also believes in customer service excellence and in providing quality healthcare with integrity and service excellence in a caring environment.
About the SEHASEHA HealthSystem and the Abu Dhabi Health Services CompanyAbu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHASEHA)
SEHASEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services CompanyAbu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC - whose marketing identity is SEHASEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which together make up the SEHASEHA HealthSystem. SEHASEHA is committed to providing high quality, cost effective healthcare in a socially responsible way on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. SEHASEHA has partnered with internationally recognized hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, VAMED, Vienna Medical University and Bumrungrad International. SEHASEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with 2,644 beds, 62 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. SEHASEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East with 16,500 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. For more information, visit www.seha.ae.
For media information contact:
Iman Ahmed
ASDA'A Burson- Marsteller
T: +971 4 3344550
M: +971 55 205 8021
E: i.ahmed@asdaa.com
Amanda Banham
Director of Marketing & PR
Mafraq Hospital
T: +971 2 5012443
E: abanham@mafraq-hosp.ae
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