He highlighted that a remarkable increase in the number of patients receiving their first appointment within seven days of referral.
The figures rose from 3,315 in February 2022 to 10,723 in January 2024, an increase of 224 percent.
An impressive 91 percent increase in the number of patients seen within two weeks of referral, with numbers rising from 6,815 in February 2022 to 13,005 in January 2024, Al Naimi affirmed.
For her part, Executive Director of Nursing at Hamad General Hospital Khadija Al Shukaili said, “The transformation of the RBMS involved a comprehensive reforming and operationalising our specialty clinics efficiently through direct engagement of services’ stakeholders. This initiative was aimed at increasing utilization of our current capacity and prioritising our patients’ needs and care.
“By strategically redirecting referrals in partnership with multiple stakeholders with HMC and PHCC, we have successfully streamlined patient demand and relieved considerable pressure on central Doha hospitals, especially Hamad General Hospital. These multiple initiatives and partnerships have ensured that patients receive the right care at the right service and facility thus reducing the appointment waiting time,” she highlighted.
