Building the Right Infrastructure to Ensure Quality Care: The Way Forward Col. Abdullah Al Ghamdi Programme Director - AFHSR

Vision Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region strive to be recognized by patients and staff for excellence in service and care. The Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region will be:  The best place to receive care  The best place to practice medicine  The best place to work

Mission Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region provides medical and health care support to the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces personnel and their dependents during the time of war and peace, to collaborate with other health care institutions in providing advanced medical care and participating in national / regional emergencies.

Values Patient-Centered Care People – we respect each person as a member of the hospital community Involvement and teamwork determine our future Professionalism Responsibility- we accept personal accountability for the work we do Quality Communication Innovation Safety

Hospital Activities (Jan-Nov 2012) Total Number of Beds = 387 Total Number of Admissions = Average Bed Occupancy Rate = 99.24% Total Number of ER Visits = Total Number of Specialty Visits = Total Number of Primary Care Visits = Total Number of Operating Procedures = Total Number of Day Surgery = 2668 Total Number of Dental Visits = Total Number of Births = 7440

JCI Report Pg 22: “The Facility Management issues are the most significant challenges facing this organization and if not addressed will limit the organizations ability to meet accreditation expectations”

Current Situation

Some Achievements for Facility Negative pressure rooms = 4 months Clinical waste site King Faisal Hospital = 4 months Renovation of both hospitals – Study in process (any recommendation from our partners from JCI will be implemented) Fire system – 6 months Infant abduction tender – 6 months Pharmacy renovated for mixing of concentrated electrolytes Lightning protection system Load banks for generators New UPS System Ramp for fire exit on second floor Chemical warfare plant

Phase months to Open

Phase 2

Approved Land for Medical City – Phase 3

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