The Effects of Distance, Time, and Nonspatial Factors on Hemodialysis Access in Qatar.

Background A long distance and time spent traveling to a hemodialysis (HD) center and other factors, such as comorbidities, can significantly impact HD patient compliance, satisfaction, and cost. Uncertainty about HD-dependent patients' geographical location may lead to inappropriate distribution of HD centers. The present study investigates travel time, distance, and nonspatial factors affecting HD center accessibility within a 30-km radius in the State of Qatar.

Time Spent on Medical Round Activities, Distance Walked, and Time-Motion in the General Medicine Department at Hamad General Hospital in Qatar.

Background The daily morning round is a routine activity performed by medical teams. During the morning round, updates on the patient's clinical condition, new laboratory results, and other test results are reviewed and discussed between team members, the patient, and at times the family. Completing these tasks takes time.

An Evaluation of Healthcare Safety Culture Among Healthcare Professionals in Secondary and Tertiary Public Hospitals in the Middle East Region.

Background and aim The provision of quality healthcare is initiated by a culture of patient safety. Understanding the patient safety culture (PSC) is a critical concept for all healthcare workers. We conducted this study to evaluate the PSC understanding among the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) staff members.

Scenarios to Improve the Patient Experience Time in a Tertiary Academic Hospital Using Simulation.

Background Shortening the patient experience time (PET) in the emergency department (ED) improves patient quality and satisfaction and reduces mortality and morbidity. Worldwide, the PET target in the ED is ≤ 6 hours; however, the PET awaiting admission to inpatient Medicine at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) in the Qatar State, through ED is currently 15.3±6.

Redistribution of Doctors and Decentralization of Clinics Improved Utilization of Services, Demand, and Capacity of Hamad Medical Corporation's Staff Clinic.

Background:  The Staff Medical Clinic (SMC) of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) serves the staff members who require healthcare services, but in a crowded environment, the SMC can only meet 75% of that demand. Overcrowding reduces productivity and service quality and increases waiting time. Furthermore, overcrowding in healthcare facilities decreases the experience and satisfaction of patients and healthcare providers.

SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in air passengers arriving in Qatar.

Among 352 174 airline travelers entering Qatar, 8236 (2.34%) tested positive on or within the first seven days of arrival, with 3789 (1.08%) testing positive at the time of arrival and the remaining 4447 (1.

Steps and Challenges in Creating and Managing Quarantine Capacity During a Global Emergency - Qatar's Experience.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the lack of adequate and appropriate quarantine capacity globally. Most countries lack the knowledge and/or capacity to set up and manage quarantine facilities at a national scale.

Methods: The State of Qatar developed a systematic plan to create and manage quarantine facilities for persons with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection or returning travelers and residents.

Medical students vs general public awareness regarding disc prolapse in Jeddah.

Background: Disc herniation is a condition where tearing occurs in the outer annular layer of the intervertebral pad leading the inner gel-like material to bulge ouwards the spinal cord, due to the high load of the vertebrae. This will produce back pain and symptoms in different sites according to the level of the herniation in the vertebral column.

Aim: To compare the level of awareness regarding disc herniation among the general population and medical students in Jeddah.