King Saud Medical City - September 2023

Digital health & AI advancements King Saud Medical

advancements at Medical City

Rayed Althukhais, Director of Digital Excellence at King Saud Medical City, tells us about how AI and digital healthcare are transforming KSMC

King Saud Medical City (previously known as Shemaisi Hospital) is one of the largest public district general hospitals.

In 1956, it had a level one trauma centre in Riyadh and was one of the largest territory care centres in Saudi Arabia, with the capacity for 1,500 inpatients.

In 2020, the first digital operating theatre opened in Riyadh with a robotic surgery and in 2023 the hospital launched its first HIS system.

Today, King Saud Medical City is known for its emergency department and having the largest referral centre in Saudi Arabia for orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery.

Rayed Althukhais is Director of Digital Excellence at King Saud Medical City.

“My responsibility within the in-house and offshore development as well as the integration between internal and external systems,” he explains. “I’m part of the CAP advisory report and the Technical Committee of Digital Transformation in King Saud Medical City.”

Althukhais is also acting as a Programme Director and Portfolio Manager, he is also overseeing the mobility and the business support programmes. He’s proud that the hospital has decided to modernise.

In 1956

it had a level one trauma centre in Riyadh and was one of the largest territory care centres in Saudi Arabia, with the capacity for 1,500 inpatients

“We have a legacy system that needs to be in commission,” says Althukhais. “Our requirements, such as realtime recording of patient history and better patient health analysis, are not available.”

King Saud Medical City is utilising AI to support systems capable of assisting the healthcare provider, all with the aim of creating a better patient experience.

AYMAN

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ALROBY ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS

APPLICATIONS, KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY

“I’m part of the CAP advisory report and the Technical Committee of Digital Transformation in King Saud Medical City”

AYMAN ALROBY

TITLE: ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

COMPANY: KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY

Mr. Alroby, a highly experienced IT leader with extensive expertise in the healthcare sector. In his current role as the Associate Executive Director of Systems and Application at KSMC, Mr. Alroby manages the digital, solutions, and applications that are essential for the organisation’s success.

Throughout his career, Mr. Alroby has held several key positions in the healthcare industry, including as a Consultant in Health Affairs at the Ministry of Health. He has also served as the Head of IT-PMO and Head of Analytics at King Saud Medical City, IT Director at King Saud Medical City, and eHealth Center Director.

Mr. Alroby’s expertise in IT strategy, planning, and implementation has led to a proven track record of success in improving healthcare services and procedures. He is known for his dedication to innovation and his ability to leverage technology to drive positive change in the industry.

Overall, Mr. Alroby is a highly respected IT leader with a wealth of experience and a commitment to achieving excellence and innovation in healthcare. His contributions to the field have been significant, and he continues to drive positive change through his work.

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Ayman Alroby, Associate Executive Director of Systems and Applications King Saud Medical City

King Saud Medical City systems

HIS System is an element of health informatics, used by King Saud Medical City. This focuses on the administrative needs of hospitals, including:

• System handling

• Data related to activity

• Healthcare providers and the healthcare organisation providing integration

OnBase is an enterprise content management platform from Highland Software, which allows the hospital to organise, manage and optimise content processes and automation.

“We are planning to utilise robotic processing, automation and generative AI into our field as much as possible”

AYMAN ALROBY ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY

Rayed Altukhais, Director of Digital Excellence at KSMC, on KSMC’s AI Transformation.

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RAYED SAAD ALTUKHAIS

TITLE: DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL EXCELLENT ADMINISTRATION

COMPANY: KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY

Mr. Altukhais, a highly accomplished IT professional and the current Director of Digital Excellence Administration at KSMC. With a strong background in IT strategy and planning, Mr. Altukhais has held several leadership positions throughout his career, including Head of IT Strategy and Planning and Head of Ancillary Systems at KSMC.

Mr. Altukhais is recognised for his expertise in system analysis, workflow design, and project leadership, making him

a valuable ally for organisations seeking to achieve their digital transformation goals. He is a visionary IT leader who is committed to driving excellence and innovation in the industry.

Overall, Mr. Altukhais is an exceptional IT professional whose contributions to the field cannot be overstated. His track record of success and leadership make him an ideal partner for any organisation seeking to stay ahead of the curve in today’s fastchanging digital landscape.

AI in digital healthcare

“IBM Maximo Manage is a fully integrated enterprise asset management (EAM) platform that uses advanced analytics tools and IoT data to improve operational availability, extend asset life cycles and optimise performance,” says Althukhais.

Pyxis is an automated medication dispensing system, which is supported by centralised medication management to HIS.

“Rapid is an AI application which helps with stroke cases, by using AI to analyse CT images. This helps the hospital to identify a stroke at an earlier stage, which allows the team to act and be ready to support a stroke patient.”

Over the next 12 months, King Saud Medical City has a big expansion plan in mind.

“We will improve the digital workplace, digital experience concentration and digital experience monitoring”

RAYED SAAD ALTUKHAIS DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL EXCELLENT ADMINISTRATION, KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY

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