Quality of Clinical Care at Lifeline Hospital Mussafah

With an overall rate of 0 per 1,000 inpatient days, we remain well below the CDC benchmark of 0.2 — demonstrating the effectiveness of our robust infection prevention strategies and commitment to controlling antimicrobial resistance.

With a Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) rate of 0 per 1,000 inpatient days, we continue to exceed the CDC benchmark of 0.5 — reflecting our unwavering commitment to infection control and patient safety.

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

With an overall readmission rate of 0.2% per 100 adult discharges, we remain well within our internal goal of keeping readmissions below the 10% threshold — demonstrating our commitment to safe transitions of care and sustained recovery.

In 2024, 77% of patients were seen within 60 minutes, falling short of the Department of Health (DOH) benchmark of 90%, yet reflecting our continued efforts to enhance timely access to care.

In 2024, 100% of patients across the system were seen within 14 working days , significantly exceeding the Department of Health (DOH) benchmark of 90%.

In 2024, 100% of patients were seen by a doctor within 60 minutes — surpassing the Department of Health’s 90% benchmark and reflecting our strong focus on timely access through targeted improvements and optimized patient flow.

A 0% re-attendance rate places us well within our internal target of keeping unplanned returns under 3% — underscoring our commitment to providing efficient, high-quality emergency care from the first visit.

0% of patients left before being assessed — remaining well below the Department of Health (DOH) benchmark of 3%, highlighting our ongoing dedication to timely care and enhancing the emergency department experience.