• Ranked among 300 hospitals in the world, based on ongoing digital and technological advances that transform patient care and the future of healthcare

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, has been ranked the No. 1 smart hospital in the UAE, and amongst the top 100 hospitals globally by Newsweek.

Dr. Jorge Guzman, the CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said, “This international recognition of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi affirms our position as the number-one hospital in the UAE and one of the best in the world. It is an affirmation of our impact on our community and patients locally and globally. State-of-the-art medical technology is part of the future of medicine and is, in many ways, synonymous with both Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and world-class patient care. Tools such as our da Vinci™ robotic surgical system, an integrated electronic medical record, and imaging system equipped with artificial intelligence, help us perform delicate, complex procedures and tests more efficiently, and with minimal risk to our patients, ultimately resulting in the best possible outcomes.”

Three hundred hospitals from 28 different countries were ranked on their use of digital technology in rethinking patient care based on feedback from thousands of hospital administrators and medical professionals from around the globe. The hospitals were evaluated in five categories: Electronic functionality, telemedicine, digital imaging, artificial intelligence, and robotics.

One of many technological game-changers at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the da Vinci™ surgical system, which consists of a 3D camera and four robotic arms with surgical tools attached. It helps surgeons perform even more intricate, delicate, and complex procedures through very small incisions. The surgeon operates ​by controlling the arms from a computer console using hand and foot inputs, while watching a real-time, magnified, high-definition image of the surgical area on a screen. This surgical method ensures shorter recovery time, fewer complications, smaller scars, less blood loss, and less pain for the patient.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi also uses a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system called Transpara as part of breast cancer screening. It uses a sophisticated algorithm that gives radiologists immediate, objective feedback on areas of suspicion identified on a mammogram. This increases the accuracy of cancer detection, accelerates treatment decisions, and ultimately helps more women survive breast cancer. Transpara is life-changing for cancer patients, as it sees details that most specialized radiologists cannot, and makes analyzing imaging much faster than it was even a few years ago. Transpara is just one of many incredible innovations Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will be using to treat cancer at its new Cancer Center later this year.

An electronic medical record (EMR) system that Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi uses, enables quick access to patient records for more coordinated, efficient care, while securely sharing electronic information with other members of a patient’s treatment team. There are huge benefits to EMRs: Caregivers have better medical and treatment histories and can access a patient’s chart from anywhere in the hospital using a unique patient identifier. This gives physicians access to complete information, saves time on data gathering, decreases waiting time, and ultimately helps them diagnose and treat patients more efficiently and safely.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi also uses an advanced in-house automated pharmacy system that enables a streamlined, faster workflow while reducing medication errors—one of the most common safety issues in healthcare. Rather than sending a handwritten prescription to the pharmacy, which is still the norm in many hospitals, prescribers send prescriptions digitally. Everything is linked to the same barcode on the patient’s hospital wristband.

This is the second edition of the “World’s Best Smart Hospitals”, compiled by Newsweek and Statista Inc. The ranking process was based on three steps: An international online survey of hospital managers and health care professionals who recommended leading smart hospitals across the globe; an international survey of chief digital transformation/information officers and senior managers who assessed hospitals’ digital technologies; and desk research for every nominated hospital.

To learn more about the “World’s Best Smart Hospitals,” visit: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-smart-hospitals-2023

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About Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an integral part of Mubadala Health, is a multispecialty hospital on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of US-based Cleveland Clinic’s model of care, specifically designed to address a range of complex and critical care requirements unique to the Abu Dhabi population.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has the following Institutes: Heart, Vascular & Thoracic, Neurological, Digestive Disease, Eye, Respiratory, Critical Care, Surgical Subspecialties, Medical Subspecialties, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Imaging, Quality & Patient Safety, and Clinical & Nursing. In all, more than 40 medical and surgical specialties are represented at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

The facilities at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi combine state-of-the-art amenities and world-class service standards. The hospital is a 394 (expandable to 490) bed facility, with five clinical floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and 13 floors of critical and acute inpatient units. It is a physician-led medical facility served by North American/European Board Certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides patients in the region direct access to the world’s best healthcare providers and Cleveland Clinic’s unique model of care, reducing their need to travel abroad for treatment.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi – Al Ain began offering select medical services in December 2017. The facility is located on the Tawam Hospital Campus in Al Ain.

Visit us at www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae

About Mubadala Health

Mubadala Health is the integrated healthcare network of Mubadala Investment Company. Established in 2021, Mubadala Health operates, manages, and develops a portfolio of healthcare assets including: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Healthpoint, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), Amana Healthcare, National Reference Laboratory (NRL), Capital Health Screening Centre (CHSC), Abu Dhabi Telemedicine Centre (ADTC), Danat Al Emarat, HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, HealthPlus Family Clinics, HealthPlus Fertility, HealthPlus Women’s Health Center and Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi. With a vision to transform the regional healthcare landscape, Mubadala Health sets a new benchmark for the UAE and regional healthcare industry through its state-of-the-art facilities and world-class caregivers who strive to put patients first across its continuum of care. Innovation, research, and education are the foundational pillars of Mubadala Health, supporting the further development of a sustainable healthcare sector in line with the vision of Abu Dhabi and the region.

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