SKMC PULSE Issue No. 8 - Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

IN SHORTNew Features added to theHealth Information System ofSheikh Khalifa Medical CityThe Information Technology Division at the Sheikh Khalifa MedicalCity (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic started implementing newfeatures to its comprehensive Health Information System (HIS) on 6November 2010. The new phase encompasses adding a new featureto the system that will add more functionality to improve the patienthealthcare experience, greatly reduce the paper medical records,improve patient safety, enhance patient confidentiality and allowthe sharing of a more complete Electronic Health Record (EHR) whenvisiting any SKMC clinic or hospital.SKMC Celebrated theInternational Volunteers DaySheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Cliniccelebrated the International Volunteers Day on 5 December 2010 atthe hospital’s front yard. Different activities were arranged to markthis special day with every volunteer at SKMC in cooperation with AbuDhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.The Volunteers Program at SKMC is the first formal volunteeringprogram in a healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi; formally establishedunder the management of SKMC in April 2008 for individual above 16years of age. Currently there are 98 active volunteers. The programhas utilized the services of more than 824 volunteers of differentnationalities since it started.”The program aims to assist SKMC plans to introduce healthcareservices to the youth of UAE and develop their awareness and interestin this sector.Members from SEHA and ItsHospitals Visit Patients DuringEid Al AdhaAs an initiative from Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)and its hospitals’ managements, a number of visits were scheduledduring the three days of Eid Al Adha to some pediatric and adultpatients in their hospitals and hand them gifts and roses.Every year, SEHA Hospitals arrange visits to patients during Islamicand National occasions. Members of the management team visit anumber of patients and children staying in their hospitals during theholidays to talk with them and give them moral support.SKMC Celebrates the39th UAE National DayOn the occasion of the 39th UAE National Day, Sheikh Khalifa MedicalCity (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic organized a celebration forall their staff on 25 November 2010.The celebration that was attended by Members of SKMC managementteam took place in a specially arranged area at the entrance of SKMCand the cafeteria. The opening started with the Abu Dhabi PoliceDepartment Musical Band playing the national anthem.Several activities were organized such as henna painting. Chocolatesand UAE flags were distributed to all staff and visitors.16