Al-Ahli Hospital treats uterine fibers with the latest

Al-Ahli Hospital treats uterine fibers with the latest technologies

Using the latest technologies to treat uterine fibroids in Al-Ahli Hospital, Al-Ahli Hospital uses modern technology to remove fibroids, benign tumors and other tissues without the need to remove the uterus.

Dr. Mazen Bishtawi, Obstetrician and Gynecologist Consultant, said that, “The MyoSure device is used to remove fibroids and polyps within the uterine cavity. It also removes benign tumors and unwanted tissues without the need to remove the uterus.

He added, "This type of surgery is conducted under simple anesthesia and the patient does not need to be hospitalized. By using it, there is no need to make any incisions in the abdominal area that could cause scars, and women return to normal life soon after surgery.

He indicated that this is a safe technology because it works with mechanical energy and not with electrical one compared to the traditional technologies that were used previously, which reduces complications. It works on cutting the fibers and not burning them. Not only that, it shortens time and effort as polyps and fibroids are removed in a very short time.

Dr. Bishtawi praised that this technology decreases the heavy bleeding accompanied with fibroids or benign tumors, and removes only the targeted tissues in the uterus. This technology may also be a treatment option for infertility patients associated with unwanted tissue in the uterus, which preserves its functions.

He mentioned that in general, women may not complain of symptoms of uterine fibroids, but in case they become symptomatic then surgical removal with myosure is appropriate. However, this technology is for the management of fibroids within the uterine cavity and not for the one in the muscles or outside the uterus.

Regular check-up and annual ultrasound scan can identify uterine fibroids. Your doctor will be able to tell you whether it needs surgical removal or not. AL-AHLI HOSPITAL USES MODERN TECHNOLOGY TO REMOVE FIBROIDS, BENIGN TUMORS AND OTHER TISSUES WITHOUT THE NEED TO REMOVE THE UTERUS.

The Role of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) in Patient Safety

Dr. Tammy Combs RN, MSN, CDIP, CCS, CNE

Clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs have historically been recognized for their ability to ensure organizations capture accurate quality scores and appropriate reimbursement. This is due to clinical documentation being a foundational element of every patient encounter. The information captured in the clinical documentation provides a picture of the patient’s severity of illness, risk of mortality, and the services that were provided. Having information captured to the highest level of detail, that is supported by the clinical evidence, also results in CDI having a direct impact on patient care and outcomes. This article will discuss some of the ways in which CDI can impact patient safety which includes medical decision-making, recognition of missing or incomplete information, identifying any potential patient safety concerns, and validating that documentation has been added to the health record.

Providers rely on the information within the health record to make informed decisions regarding diagnosing conditions and developing treatment plans. One instance would be if the documentation in the inpatient health record is incomplete, this could result in an outpatient provider not having all of the necessary data to develop an informed diagnosis and treatment plan. For example, if the patient had chest x-ray in the inpatient setting which noted pneumonia but this finding was never addressed in the health record, the outpatient provider may not know to follow up on the finding. CDI professionals review the provider notes and findings to recognize any potential gaps in the documentation, they then can request to have those addressed by the provider.

If there is incomplete information in the health record a diagnosis may be missed. For example, if a laboratory finding indicates a low sodium but this was never assessed by the provider a patient may have an undiagnosed condition. CDI professionals review all information and if an abnormal finding is seen but not addressed in the documentation then they will

Tammy Combs

THE CLINICAL INFORMATION WITHIN THE HEALTH RECORD IS ESSENTIAL IN IDENTIFYING HIGHQUALITY PATIENT CARE. clarify with the treating provider.

CDI professionals are also in a unique position to recognize patient safety concerns. For example, if the health records indicated conflicting documentation on the laterality of an extremity that is scheduled to be operated on, the CDI professional could clarify that information with the surgeon. Another example is when documentation may be missing from the health record. If there are missing provider notes, the CDI professional can verify a provider has seen and is managing the patient.

The clinical information within the health record is essential in identifying high-quality patient care. From the examples mentioned in this article, it is easy to see that the impact of CDI goes beyond reimbursement and the capture of quality measures, it has a direct impact on patient safety.

The primary goal of all healthcare organizations is to provide high-quality patient care. Having CDI programs in place provides a valuable resource to providers to ensure there is a consistent theme seen within the clinical documentation and that high-quality of care is reflected through high-quality clinical documentation.