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Abu Dhabi Disaster Management Centre launches Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi, ADCMC, in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, DoH, officially launched the Abu Dhabi Standard for Healthcare Business Continuity during the Annual Business Continuity and Alternative National Service Forum – Murona, held at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi.
The initiative is a key progress of Abu Dhabi’ s ongoing efforts to position itself as a global provider in the implementation of business continuity practices. It lays down a comprehensive and detailed framework aimed at strengthening the business continuity management system for healthcare services across the Emirate.
The benchmark will also help supporting healthcare sector resilience by minimising the impact of disruptions, and safeguarding patient safety while facilitating seamless and uninterrupted service delivery. Furthermore, it ensures the availability of essential healthcare services at all times, as well as full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
The standard is tailored to ensure the continuity of healthcare and emergency medical service operations across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, fostering an integrated, patient-centric care system. It primarily focuses on driving timely and uninterrupted response to critical emergencies through the seamless coordination of resources and expertise. In addition, it aims to minimise service disruptions stemming from emergencies, crises, and disasters. from pre-hospital services to diagnostics, and treatment.
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi recently inaugurated the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre, UMOC, the first of its kind globally. Operated by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, in collaboration with a number of public and private sector healthcare entities, the Centre is designed to strengthen cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders.
It serves as a central hub for emergency management, marking a major addition to the Emirate’ s healthcare sector and playing a vital role in safeguarding public health, enhancing emergency preparedness, and strengthening response capabilities.
His Excellency Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of ADCMC, reaffirmed the Centre’ s unwavering commitment to advancing the emergency, crisis, and disaster management system, as well as elevating the resilience and sustainability of the Emirate’ s healthcare sector.
Operated by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, in collaboration with a number of public and private sector healthcare entities, the Centre is designed to strengthen cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders.
It serves as a central hub for emergency management, marking a major addition to the Emirate’ s healthcare sector and playing a vital role in safeguarding public health, enhancing emergency preparedness, and strengthening response capabilities.
The Abu Dhabi Standard for Business Continuity in Healthcare Activities applies to all healthcare providers, based on the applicability of requirements to their specific operational environments and service providers. It also encompasses additional requirements for pre-hospital and critical care, as well as hospitals in general. p
This is essential to enhance the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals, while strengthening service continuity across the Emirate, right
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi recently inaugurated the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre, UMOC, the first of its kind globally.
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