DOH Nursing Abu Dhabi DOH Standards & Patient Safety

Question 1

Which regulatory body governs healthcare licensing and quality in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi

Answer

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

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Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) — now integrated into DOH

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Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) only

Question 2

What is the minimum required continuing professional development (CPD) hours for nurses to renew DOH licensure?

Accepted Answer

30 CPD hours per year (or as specified in current DOH guidelines)

Answer

5 CPD hours per year

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100 CPD hours per year

Answer

No CPD is required for license renewal

Question 3

According to DOH Abu Dhabi standards, what is the required action when a nurse witnesses a medication error?

Accepted Answer

Report through the incident reporting system and inform the treating physician immediately

Answer

Document in the patient chart only

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Inform the patient's family first before any official reporting

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Only report if the patient shows adverse effects

Question 4

Which international accreditation body is commonly recognized for healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Joint Commission International (JCI)

Answer

The Leapfrog Group

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National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

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Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)

Question 5

What does the DOH Abu Dhabi Thiqa program refer to?

Accepted Answer

Health insurance program for UAE nationals in Abu Dhabi

Answer

A nursing licensing examination category

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A quality accreditation program for hospitals

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A patient safety reporting platform

Question 6

According to DOH Abu Dhabi, which category of patients must have a documented 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation' (DNAR) order to prevent CPR?

Accepted Answer

Patients where CPR is medically futile or where the patient has made an informed refusal, documented with physician order

Answer

All patients over age 75 years

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All patients admitted to the ICU

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Any patient who requests it verbally without physician documentation