The Mortality and Morbidity Committee met today in the Director General's office to discuss a number of problems and obstacles, the most important being the shortage of inpatient beds and overcrowded rooms in the hospital's wards.
The meeting was chaired by the Director General, Dr. Ali Khalifa Eljarroshi, with the Deputy Director, Dr. Jadallah Diryag, the Director of Medical Affairs, Dr. Awad Abdullah, and the heads of the relevant medical and nursing departments.
A detailed review of the current situation showed heavy pressure on the hospital's capacity. The Director General stressed the need for urgent and effective solutions to a problem of great concern to the hospital's management and staff. The Deputy Director stressed the need for continuous coordination and information-sharing between departments to make the best use of available beds and avoid unnecessary delays in admitting patients.
At the end of the meeting it was agreed to put in place practical short- and medium-term solutions, including reviewing admission and discharge procedures, the possibility of increasing capacity, and improving the distribution of beds between departments. The importance of full and effective coordination between departments was also stressed, so that patients who need admission are admitted as quickly as possible, according to the priority of their condition.
