The Guiding Principles of Hospital Design and Planning
In this case, growth in number of beds, additional departments and the changing structure of population and healthcare needs should be considered during the planning phase of the facility. A good healthcare facility will last about 30 years or more. 3. Core is key. I start every design review around four key departments.
From AI to 3D imaging: key trends in radiology for 2024
May 20, 2024 · 3D imaging goes mainstream. A study involving over a million women revealed that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) outperforms standard digital mammography in breast cancer screening outcomes. The cancer detection rate with DBT was higher at 5.3 per 1,000 screened, compared to 4.5 per 1,000 screened with 2D digital mammography alone.
Planning a hospital: What to prepare before designing
The healthcare planner can assert the needs of the patient and clinicians, throughout design, coordination and construction process. Embarking on the design of a hospital project should not be underestimated, as indicated by the extensive and specialised preparation works involved. The need to provide ever increasing quality, value-based ...
Digital Magazines | Omnia Health Insights
Omnia Health Magazine March - April 2023. Apr 05, 2023. Omnia Health Magazine looks into the UAE healthcare industry, taking a deep dive into the latest trends, the top-performing sectors and executives, and how tech start-ups are gaining momentum.
Central Sterile Services Department’s role in patient safety | Omnia ...
Feb 20, 2020 · Therefore, CSSD must understand the patient safety concept thoroughly, as it supports patient safety by breaking the chain of infection. The fundamental role of the CSSD is to receive, clean, decontaminated, packaged, and sterilised medical devices that can be distributed. These devices are reprocessed in reprocessing equipment, such as washer ...
The importance of accessible and sustainable healthcare
Healthcare accessibility. The healthcare sector is one of the most important domains that impacts the entire global population and is closely linked to the development of any country. It also plays a crucial role in how a country is perceived in maintaining economic stability. As such, healthcare systems form a key part of government strategies ...
Embracing the future: Saudi Arabia's digital healthcare revolution
Nov 2, 2023 · The appeal of Saudi Arabia’s digital health revolution extends beyond its borders, attracting the attention of investors and foreigners with the promise of an unparalleled synergy between technology and healthcare. Viewed through the eyes of an investor, the figures paint a clear picture. Led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the GCC healthcare ...
Evolution of Radiology - Omnia Health Insights
In the second half of the 20th century, particularly in the last three decades, there has been a paradigm shift in the practice of radiology with the advent of Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in clinical practice. Ultrasound was a known scientific fact for many years before its first clinical use in 1970s.
The dawn of the metaverse in healthcare | Omnia Health Insights
Fatima Abbas | Apr 07, 2022. In the healthcare industry, the metaverse is rapidly gaining traction. Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality, quantum computing, and robotics are all expected to change healthcare delivery and enhance patient outcomes. In recent years, augmented reality and virtual ...
What are the key risks for organisations in healthcare?
May 3, 2021 · 2. Cybersecurity and data breaches. Healthcare collects more personal data on people than any other industry, making it prime for cybercrime. Ransomware and phishing attacks are popular methods to extract data, perform cyber extortion and cause network disruption. Information security and privacy are big concerns for everyone.