Volume : 11, Issue : 09, September – 2024
Title:
ENHANCING PATIENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH EFFICIENT PROCEDURAL FACILITATION AND DEPARTMENTAL INTEGRATION IN CLINICS: A REVIEW
Authors :
Mohammed saad alarbash, Rashed mahdi alyami, Hassan Salman Ali Hurubi, Mohammed rabia Abdullah alqahtani, Ahad Hassan Ali Asiri, Thekra Mohammed Alquzi
Abstract :
Efficient procedural facilitation and seamless interdepartmental integration in medical clinics play a critical role in enhancing patient experience and optimizing healthcare delivery. This review explores strategies that streamline patient pathways while fostering collaboration between departments such as nursing, pharmacy, and laboratory services. Key challenges, including communication barriers and fragmented workflows, are addressed, and technological innovations such as electronic health records (EHRs) and patient portals are examined as solutions to bridge gaps. Additionally, the review highlights the role of lean management principles in eliminating inefficiencies and improving patient flow. By adopting patient-centered approaches and leveraging technology, medical clinics can reduce wait times, enhance care coordination, and ultimately improve patient satisfaction. Best practices and case studies are presented to illustrate the benefits of integrating departments and standardizing procedures for optimal patient outcomes. This review concludes with recommendations for healthcare administrators and providers to adopt comprehensive strategies that improve procedural efficiency and interdepartmental collaboration.
Keywords: Patient experience, procedural facilitation, interdepartmental integration, healthcare delivery, patient pathways, lean management, healthcare technology, care coordination, medical clinics, patient satisfaction.
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Please cite this article in press Mohammed saad alarbash et al., Enhancing Patient Experience Through Efficient Procedural Facilitation and Departmental Integration In Clinics: A Review., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (09).
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Volume : 11, Issue : 09, September – 2024
Title:
THE EFFECT OF EQUIPPING AMBULANCES WITH RAPID COMMUNICATION MECHANISMS IN RESPONDING QUICKLY TO THE INJURED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Authors :
Zaher Ali Awadh Alshehri., MADINE MNAJI MOHAMMED ALSHAREIF . Yasser Yahya Amer Alhabis ., Mohammed Abdullah Awwadh Al-Harthi., Mohammed Mnaji Mohammed Alshareif., Othman Mabruk Faraj Alotaibi., Marzouq Masad Bin Hamdan Alhathla.
Abstract :
The current study aimed to identify the impact of equipping ambulances with rapid communication mechanisms on the response time for injured individuals in emergency situations. This was achieved by employing a descriptive analytical approach through the distribution of a questionnaire consisting of 500 emergency medical technicians to assess their opinions regarding the equipping of ambulances and rapid communication mechanisms. The study’s results indicated that there was no statistical significance attributed to professional and occupational experiences or the number of years of service concerning the responses of the sample on the questionnaire. The study presented several findings, including that technological advancements have facilitated the provision of higher quality communication means in ambulances, ensuring various solutions for rapid access to victims in emergencies. Furthermore, the implementation of precise location identification technology has enhanced response speed and helped avoid traffic congestion. The study’s results also indicated that the quicker the access to the accident scene, the greater the chances of survival for the injured, and that there is an effect of delayed response on rescue opportunities.
Key words: Technique, technology, response speed, communication methods, rapid access methods.
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Please cite this article in press Zaher Ali Awadh Alshehri et al., The Effect Of Equipping Ambulances With Rapid Communication Mechanisms In Responding Quickly To The Injured In Emergency Situations, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (09).
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