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Dubai - The expansion of the emergency department at Dubai Hospital, almost a year ago, has enhanced care provided to patients who need immediate medical attention, said a top health official.
In 2013, approximately 112464 patients visited Dubai Hospital's ER and in 2014, approximately 125923 patients visited the ER. The expansion of the ER took place in June 2014.
Dr Abdulrehman Al Jassmi, CEO of Dubai Hospital said, "The benefits of the expansion include enhanced capacity and patient care, reduced waiting time as well as more privacy for patients at the hospital. The expansion was undertaken in line with DHA's strategy and we are identifying other services that need to be expanded as well."
The expansion has increased the bed capacity from 25 to 56 beds. Previously there was one emergency department for male, female and paediatric patients. Now, with the expansion, the department has been divided it into two sections-Emergency A which is for male patients and Emergency B- which is for female and paediatric patients. Three beds are dedicated for heart resuscitation. In addition to this, a dedicated area with four beds has been designed for gynaecological emergencies. The department also has four beds dedicated for infectious cases.
Al Jassmi said on a daily basis 350 to 400 patients are seen at the hospital's emergency department.
The unit has 110 nurses and 36 doctors of which 15 are specialised in paediatric emergencies.
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About the Dubai Health Authority
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was created, in June 2007, by Law 13 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, with an expanded vision to include strategic oversight for the complete health sector in Dubai and enhance private sector engagement. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance is the President of the Dubai Health Authority and His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor is the Director-General of the DHA.
The DHA's aim in Dubai is to provide an accessible, effective and integrated healthcare system, protect public health and improve the quality of life within the Emirate. This is a direct translation of the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Keeping the strategic plan in mind, the DHA's mission is to ensure access to health services, maintain and improve the quality of these services, improve the health status of nationals, residents and visitors and oversee a dynamic, efficient and innovative health sector.
In addition to overseeing the health sector for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA also focuses on providing services through DHA healthcare facilities including hospitals (Latifa, Dubai, Rashid and Hatta), specialty centres (e.g. the Dubai Diabetes Center) and DHA primary health centres spread throughout the Emirate of Dubai.
The main pillars of service delivery at DHA health facilities are quality, efficiency, patients and staff. It is our aim to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of DHA health services. An important aspect of the service delivery strategy is to focus on patients, their needs and satisfaction as well as attract, retain, nurture and support outstanding staff.
Prior to the establishment of the DHA, the Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS), which was established in 1973, was the functioning authority that almost exclusively focused on health service delivery.
© Press Release 2015
