DOH Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Question 1

What patient identification protocol does DOH Abu Dhabi require?

Accepted Answer

Minimum two patient identifiers (name and MRN/DOB) verified at every clinical encounter, procedure, and medication administration

Answer

Verbal confirmation of name only

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Room number is sufficient

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Photo ID only

Question 2

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi requirement for clinical handover communication?

Accepted Answer

Structured handover using SBAR or equivalent standardized tool at every care transition with opportunity for questions

Answer

Informal discussion is sufficient

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Written notes only

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Handover is optional between shifts

Question 3

What root cause analysis process does DOH Abu Dhabi require after sentinel events?

Accepted Answer

Systematic investigation identifying root causes, contributing factors, and corrective actions with reporting to DOH within specified timeframes

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No investigation is required

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Only blame the individual involved

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Root cause analysis is optional

Question 4

What medication safety initiatives does DOH Abu Dhabi require?

Accepted Answer

High-alert medication policies, LASA medication management, medication reconciliation at transitions, and barcode medication administration

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No specific medication safety programs

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Only pharmacy manages medication safety

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Medication safety is voluntary

Question 5

What infection prevention and control program does DOH Abu Dhabi mandate?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive program including surveillance, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, antimicrobial stewardship, environmental cleaning standards, and HAI reduction targets

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Only hand hygiene programs

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Infection control is optional for outpatient facilities

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Only during outbreaks

Question 6

What fall prevention program does DOH Abu Dhabi require?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessment on admission, individualized prevention plans, environmental safety measures, post-fall investigation, and performance monitoring

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Fall prevention is not mandated

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Only provide bed rails

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Falls are an acceptable hospital risk