{"id":5778,"date":"2025-07-05T10:11:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T10:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/llhhospital.com\/abu-dhabi\/?page_id=5778"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:40:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:40:04","slug":"quality-of-clinical-care-at-lifeline-hospital-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/llhhospital.com\/abu-dhabi\/quality-of-clinical-care-at-lifeline-hospital-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality of Clinical Care at Lifeline Hospital Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

0.2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Multiple Drug Resistance Blood Stream Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MDRO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preventing the Spread of Resistance: Strengthening Our Infection Control Culture<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With an overall rate of 0 per 1,000 inpatient days, we remain well below the CDC benchmark of 0.2 \u2014 demonstrating the effectiveness of our robust infection prevention strategies and commitment to controlling antimicrobial resistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

healthcare associated infection (HAI) Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HAI-CDI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Near-Zero Infection Rates: Sustaining Excellence in CDI Prevention<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With a Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) rate of 0 per 1,000 inpatient days, we continue to exceed the CDC benchmark of 0.5 \u2014 reflecting our unwavering commitment to infection control and patient safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

3.1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Embolism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism (PE) or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DVT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exceeding National Standards: Ensuring Safer Surgical Outcomes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With a PE\/DVT rate of 0 per 1,000 surgical discharges, we significantly outperform the AHRQ benchmark of 3.1 \u2014 highlighting our strong adherence to surgical safety protocols and excellence in postoperative care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Indicator Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0.6%<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benchmark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10-15%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Readmission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

30-day unplanned hospital readmission rate for medical and surgical patients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Readmission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Recovery Beyond Discharge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With an overall readmission rate of 0.6% per 100 adult discharges, we remain well within our internal goal of keeping readmissions below the 10% threshold \u2014 demonstrating our commitment to safe transitions of care and sustained recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Indicator Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

90%<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benchmark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

90%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Access To Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hospital Wait at Point of Arrival (Minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Waiting Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Improving Access: Our Ongoing Commitment to Timely Care<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, 90% of patients were seen within 60 minutes \u2014 meeting the Department of Health (DOH) benchmark of 90% and demonstrating our ongoing commitment to improving to enhance timely access to care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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100%<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benchmark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

90%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Specialist Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Consultant or specialist Hospital Appointment (excluding cancer) (Days)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Timely Specialist Access: A System-Wide Success<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, 100% of patients across the system were seen within 14 working days , significantly exceeding the Department of Health (DOH) benchmark of 90%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Indicator Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

100%<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benchmark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

90%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emergency Waiting Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seeing a doctor in Accident and Emergency (Minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delivering Timely Emergency Care When It Matters Most<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, 100% of patients were seen by a doctor within 60 minutes \u2014 surpassing the Department of Health\u2019s 90% benchmark and reflecting our strong focus on timely access through targeted improvements and optimized patient flow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Indicator Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0.1%<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benchmark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Re-Attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

24 hours – Re attendance rate to Accident and Emergency Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right Care the First Time: Reducing Unplanned Returns<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With a re-attendance rate of just 0.1%, we remain well within our internal target of keeping unplanned returns below 3% \u2014 reinforcing our commitment to delivering effective and timely emergency care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Indicator Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0%<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benchmark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Incomplete Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) by an Emergency Department Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LWBS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Patients Engaged in Their Emergency Care Journey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

0% of patients left before being assessed \u2014 remaining well below the Department of Health (DOH) benchmark of 3%, highlighting our ongoing dedication to timely care and enhancing the emergency department experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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0 0.2 Infection Multiple Drug Resistance Blood Stream Infection MDRO Preventing the Spread of Resistance: Strengthening Our Infection Control Culture With an overall rate of 0 per 1,000 inpatient days, we remain well below the CDC benchmark of 0.2 \u2014 demonstrating the effectiveness of our robust infection prevention strategies and commitment to controlling antimicrobial resistance. 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