0.04
0.2
Infection
Multiple Drug Resistance Blood Stream Infection
MDRO
Preventing the Spread of Resistance: Strengthening Our Infection Control Culture
With an exceptionally low rate of 0.04 per 1,000 inpatient days, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi continues to maintain infection control standards well below the CDC benchmark of 0.2 — demonstrating leadership in preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
0
0.5
Infection
healthcare associated infection (HAI) Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI)
HAI-CDI
Near-Zero Infection Rates: Sustaining Excellence in CDI Prevention
Achieving a CDI rate of zero, the hospital has outperformed the CDC benchmark of 0.5 — a testament to its consistent efforts in infection prevention and exemplary patient safety practices.
0
3.1
Embolism
Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism (PE) or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
DVT
Exceeding National Standards: Ensuring Safer Surgical Outcomes
With a zero incidence rate for PE/DVT, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi significantly outperforms the AHRQ benchmark of 3.1 — highlighting its excellence in surgical care and thrombosis prevention.
4%
10-15%
Readmission
30-day unplanned hospital readmission rate for medical and surgical patients
Readmission
Supporting Recovery Beyond Discharge
With a readmission rate of 4%, the hospital maintains performance well below the internal benchmark of 10%, underscoring the effectiveness of its discharge planning and post-care support.
91%
90%
Access To Care
Hospital Wait at Point of Arrival (Minutes)
Waiting Time
Improving Access: Our Ongoing Commitment to Timely Care
In 2024, 91% of patients were seen within 60 minutes — exceeding the Department of Health (DOH) benchmark of 90%, reflecting exceptional responsiveness and operational efficiency.
94%
90%
Specialist Access
Consultant or specialist Hospital Appointment (excluding cancer) (Days)
Appointment
Timely Specialist Access: A System-Wide Success
With 94% of patients seen within 14 working days, the hospital surpassed the DOH benchmark of 90% — ensuring timely consultations and early interventions.
89%
90%
Emergency Waiting Time
Seeing a doctor in Accident and Emergency (Minutes)
Emergency Time
Delivering Timely Emergency Care When It Matters Most
At 89%, the hospital is on the verge of meeting the DOH benchmark of 90% — a performance that highlights a strong emergency care workflow and a focus on continued improvement.
0.5%
3%
Re-Attendance
24 hours – Re attendance rate to Accident and Emergency Department
Emergency
Right Care the First Time: Reducing Unplanned Returns
With a re-attendance rate of just 0.5%, the hospital is far below the 3% benchmark — reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality emergency care during the initial visit.
1%
3%
Incomplete Visit
Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) by an Emergency Department Doctor
LWBS
Keeping Patients Engaged in Their Emergency Care Journey
With only 1% of patients leaving before being seen, the hospital is well within the DOH standard of ≤3%, affirming its dedication to patient engagement and reduced wait time anxiety.
