Abu Dhabi, 4th June 2012 (WAM) - Mafraq Hospital, owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA), last week showcased its contribution to the UAE healthcare sector by participating in Laboratory Professionals Week a branch of an international initiative that is celebrated by laboratory professionals across the world running from May 27th-31st. With nearly two million tests performed in 2011 30 per cent of which provided results within one hour the facility is considered one of the primary clinical laboratories in the region.
With an estimated 250 medical students and healthcare professionals in attendance, the professional development week is an event dedicated to pathology specialists and their work. The event this year focused on diabetes awareness and was designed to showcase the achievements of the Emirates state-of-the-art facilities, best-in-class staff and commitment to patient care. Dr. Mohamed Yaman, Chief Medical Officer Mafraq Hospital, commented: "The Mafraq Hospital Pathology Department prides itself on the expertise of its staff team, quick turnaround and cost effective approaches to the highest quality of patient care. We set a benchmark across the region for accuracy, accessibility, timeliness, safety, economy, communication of results and patient satisfaction. "We are delighted to have participated in this SEHA-led initiative which recognises the contribution and dedication of pathology practitioners to the wider healthcare sector. Lab professionals often work behind the scenes; few people are aware of the critical and highly technical work they perform on a daily basis. These tests are of the outmost importance to our day to day operations at the hospital; they save lives, reduce morbidity, decrease patient stays in hospital, and help to control the cost of care." The Mafraq Hospital Laboratory is staffed with a total of 115 lab professionals, including pathologists, senior clinical scientists, supervisors, technologists, technicians and phlebotomists.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.
