Al Ain, UAE: Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine and part of the SEHA healthcare system, today inaugurated three newly renovated facilities at the hospital, strengthening its position as a leading healthcare provider in the UAE.
The improved and redesigned facilities include: the Radiology Department, now equipped with a new Digital Radiography (DR) System that replaced an old conventional analog X-ray unit. The new system is capable of image stitching, a processing function that combines multiple overlapping images to create a single image. The new digital system is also fitted with new advanced wireless detectors which improves the ease of use and allows for greater imaging functions.
The benefits of the Digital Radiography system is to improve the quality of patient care via reducing the waiting time and turn around examination. The new system will provide higher quality resolution of stitching images for a more accurate diagnosis to the patients. It can highlights the different details of body parts in the images for the bones and soft tissues that reduces radiation dose exposure. The processing time from Computed Radiography (CR) to Digital Radiography (DR) is quicker. There is better consistency of x-rays as no wet processing is required. The captured images can easily be shared for quicker referral via email or CD. This machine is a cost saver that no film or chemistry consumables are required. It also saves space for the darkroom and storage of X-ray images.
The Surgical Services Unitwith morespace and a complete replacement of medical equipment technology, including smart TV’s and patient-centered control systems for easier access.
The Surgical Services Unit is an entirely new concept and has been designed to be more convenient for patients and relatives, with a view to making significant improvements in customer satisfaction. The improvements also make for an enhanced working environment for the staff. With the new renovation, there is now a Surgical Admissions area with male and female waiting rooms, a pre-anesthesia area with a patient education room and a doctors’ examination room. Prior to the opening of the new surgical services unit, patients had to go to thePolyclinics or the hospitalreception to register for their elective operations.
In the new unit there is also a 20 bedded Ambulatory Care Day Case Surgical Unit where patients for minor surgery are recovered and discharged on the same day. Those with elective major surgery are admitted to the Day Case area on the same day of surgery and progress to the inpatient area post operatively.
The Pediatric Emergency Department which has a new child-friendly design adding a total of 14 patient bays including one isolation room, a central station monitoring the young patients, and a children’s entertainment TV system. The old pediatric area has been converted for adult patients with one isolation room.
These renovations and additional facilities were implemented in an effort to fill the capacity gaps outlined in the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi ‘s ( HAAD ) Gap Analysis/ HAAD Report for 2011/2012. With the refurbishments, Tawam is aligned with SEHA ‘s strategies to enhance services, facilitate patient access, and improve the quality of treatment.
“The projects and renovations that Tawam has conducted illustrated its efforts to be on a constant roll to provide its patients and staff with the best facilities, best treatment and remain one of the best healthcare providers in Abu Dhabi,”said Engr. Mohammed Jaberi, Tawam Hospital’s Facility Director.
“The safety and treatment of our patients is of utmost importance. Tawam understands this and thus has introducedthe latest technologies in its Radiology department, making sure that its patients get the best and state-of-the-art care,”said Dr. Taif Al Sarraj, Chief of Clinical Support Services at Tawam Hospital.
Tawam Chief Operation Officer, Eng. Hamad Al Ahbabi said these” projects are done as part of Tawamhospital’s strategic plan. We believe that our strategy and purpose is to enhance the physical building and service to meet customer demand,as wellas the expectation of the patient ”, also he said ” we have in Tawama long term plan to renovate wards, clinics and a mature replacement plan for all medical equipmentso that the latest technologies are acquired in the right time. As part of these improvements in the infrastructurewe ensure that all patients have access to a single room”.
For his part, Gregory Schaffer, Tawam Hospital’s CEO said: “We are proud to constantly innovate and upgrade Tawam Hospital in order to provide the best facility to our patients. As the population grows, Tawam Hospital is prepared to handle the anticipated increase in outpatient demand and together with SEHA , meet healthcare challenges and create a stronger network that will increase the reputation of Abu Dhabi as the leading healthcare destination in the region.”
Tawam Hospital is part of the SEHA Health System owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
© Press Release 2014
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