Annual achievements across medical, operational, community, and education and training sectors for SEHA owned and operated hospital
Abu Dhabi, 16 April 2014: Mafraq Hospital, owned and operated by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA), today announced a series of milestones achieved by the hospital and its staff in 2013 across operational, medical, environmental, educational and community activities. The hospital's achievements during the year including the successful diagnosis of a patient suffering from a very rare medical condition; the launch of the first waste recycling initiative at a SEHA facility; the successful streamlining of operations with Al Rahba Hospital; and the launch of more than 17 community health campaigns.
Medical milestones for 2013 included the diagnosis in April by the cardiac team of a patient suffering from the very rare Fabry's disease, a genetic illness which affects as few as one in 140,000 people. Other significant medical advances included a 49 per cent reduction in major amputations or death cause by diabetic foot complications for the Vascular department, the first internal audit of locally collected data on positive breast biopsies, and the first use of an injectable substance known as Definity which helps to enhance the resolution and definition of Echocardiology images. In addition, Mafraq Hospital was the only SEHA establishment to perform Renal Guard Therapy, to prevent acute kidney failure. Also for renal patients, a SEHA dialysis pharmacy managed by Mafraq Hospital opened in April 2013, making securing and prescriptions much simpler for dialysis patients.
The hospital also focused its efforts on community wellbeing throughout the year, with a number of public health campaigns and initiatives. These included bone and joint screening sessions, breast cancer awareness as part of the ongoing women's health campaign Ana Rosa, a men's health campaign, World Kidney Day activities, the Hamaya campaign to reduce the incidence of burns especially among children, healthy eating and healthy lunchbox campaign, colon cancer awareness, and a urology campaign. For its staff, two additional campaigns were run - including the 'We Care' Mafraq Hospital ambassador programme and a 'Culture of Safety' campaign designed to enhance quality standards.
In addition, publications developed designed and produced by the Hospital to help promote better health and disease awareness include the quarterly community magazine Tabibi, the bi-monthly Practice magazine for doctors and healthcare professionals, and bi-weekly internal newsletter Connect which launched in March.
Lee Huntley, CEO at Mafraq Hospital said: "It has been a stellar year for all of the team at Mafraq Hospital. We have worked to provide better patient care, to enhance and streamline our operations, and to ensure that our staff is educated about the latest advances in their respective medical fields. On the momentum gained during a very successful 2013, we will continue to strive to provide even better care for our communities in 2014; which means better services, better treatment and better environments."
Educational and training highlights during the last year include the introduction of SEHA's first UAE leadership council in October, the management of the 4th annual Abu Dhabi Rheumatology Review Course attracting 325 delegates of which a quarter came from outside the GCC, and a scientific conference in Cardiovascular Medicine in Etihad Towers which 200 delegates attended. Other successes included a record number of abstracts submitted to the SEHA Research Conference by teams and individuals at the hospital, Mafraq Hospital's Clinical Dietetics being chosen as a training centre for students from the UAE University in Al Ain, and a three day training system for UAE nationals in secretarial positions. It is worth mentioning that Mafraq Hospital has collaborated with 37 consultants across rare specialties to attend to SEHA's network.
The hospital also collected its second Sheikh Khalifa Clinical Excellence Award in four years this September, recognizing its commitment to excellence.
To enhance the environment, not only did Mafraq Hospital become the first SEHA establishment to introduce a waste recycling programme as part of its 'Go Green' Initiative in June but the hospital itself also saw improvements and enhancements including the welcome addition of a flower shop at the hospital in May 2013.
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About Mafraq Hospital
Mafraq Hospital opened in 1983 and 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. In addition, Mafraq Hospital operates the largest burn unit in the country. Its' also considered a center of excellence in ENT thoracic, breast, vascular and spine surgery.
Mafraq Hospital is part of the SEHA HealthSystem and is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA).
Mafraq Hospital physicians are amongst the best in their specialist fields with international qualifications and world class expertise. The medical team is supported by capable and professional nursing and paramedical staff who are well trained and motivated to provide quality healthcare services. Mafraq Hospital is fully committed to Emiratization and has developed a comprehensive Emiratization plan to attract more Emirati talent.
Mafraq Hospital has been recognized twice by the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Awards for outstanding efforts in improving medical standards, providing exceptional patient care and its adherence to business best practice.
To service the growing regional community, SEHA is investing US $750 million to build a new Mafraq Hospital campus which is due to open in 2015. The new facility will serve as the community hospital for one of the fastest growing areas in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, whilst continuing to align its goals with those of the Executive Council and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
For more information please visit:
Website: www.mafraqhospital.ae
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MafraqHospitalUAE
Twitter page: https://twitter.com/MafraqHospital (@MafraqHospital)
About the SEHA HealthSystem and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA)
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC- whose marketing identity is SEHA - 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 SEHA HealthSystem. SEHA is committed to continuous improvement of customer care to recognized international standards and providing our customers and communities served world-class healthcare. SEHA has partnered with internationally recognized hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Fresenius Medical Care. SEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds, more than 62 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East with more than 17,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. Visit our website at www.seha.ae.
For media information, contact
Amanda Banham - Marketing & Communications Director
Mafraq Hospital
T: +971 2 501 2443
E: ajbanham@mafraqhospital.ae
Fadya Al Katheeri -Marketing & Communications Officer
Mafraq Hospital
T: +971 2 501 2068
E: falkathairi@mafraqhospital.ae
Sarah Al Shawa
ASDA'A Burson- Marsteller
T: +971 2 633 4133
E: sarah.alshawa@bm.com
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