DOHA: The number of primary healthcare centres in Qatar would almost double in the next four years and the first three wellness centres are under construction, according to the just-released 2014-2015 Corporate Annual Report of Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC).
The wellness centres will feature elements which contribute to an individual’s overall wellness of mind and body rather than just medical health.
The first group of wellness centres under construction are Leabaib, Umm Salal and Rawdat Al Khail.
The larger wellness centres will include facilities such as a swimming pool, massage room and gym to help Qatari people, especially children and families, live healthier lives.
PHCC runs 21 health centres, of which 13 are in Doha City and the rest in other populated areas across the country. They served 5.2 million visitors last year.
“PHCC’s ambitious plans will deliver 20 new health centres over the next four years, many coming on stream in the next 12 months,” said the report.
“PHCC’s aim is to help keep the population well by raising awareness of broader healthcare issues, increasing physical activity and providing improved health education and advice,” says the report.
“We are working towards a fully integrated family medicine model of care where service are integrated, focused on continuity of care, provided by an inter-professional team with a clear relationship with the patient and family,” it added.
In the family medicine model, access to services will be facilitated through quick and efficient mechanisms to make appointments for the desired care at the right time.
“We will also introduce alternatives to face-to-face consultations to better manage demand and increase patient access to health care provider,” said the report without elaborating.
In 2015-16, PHCC is focused on referral management to manage all referrals for primary care along the patient pathway into secondary care and on to continuing care if necessary but also back into primary care — a critical part of completing the circle of care.
“At present patients can get lost in the system, so we believe it is important to operate a referral centre that enables this transition to happen smoothly, enhancing the patient journey and helping them to positively navigate the health system,” said the report.
As part of the set-up of referral management, PHCC wish to develop referral management guidelines and pathways for referrals within and between health centres and from health centres to secondary care.
Clinical guidelines have been jointly developed by PHCC and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). Some specialities have been identified as a potential starting point. These include referrals to the heart hospital, and referral for diabetic and obstetric care.
PHCC will work with other health services to increase cancer screening awareness and promotion of services via media, social media and advertising.
Mobile apps will promote self-care and patient education. Email, SMS and online functionality will support convenient appointment booking and results notification.
Cancer screening services will offer units where mammography and bowel screening are co-located with a separate entrance to the unit and sensitive appointment scheduling to maintain patient privacy.
The report can be seen on https://www.phcc.qa/portal_new
The Peninsula
DOHA: The number of primary healthcare centres in Qatar would almost double in the next four years and the first three wellness centres are under construction, according to the just-released 2014-2015 Corporate Annual Report of Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC).
The wellness centres will feature elements which contribute to an individual’s overall wellness of mind and body rather than just medical health.
The first group of wellness centres under construction are Leabaib, Umm Salal and Rawdat Al Khail.
The larger wellness centres will include facilities such as a swimming pool, massage room and gym to help Qatari people, especially children and families, live healthier lives.
PHCC runs 21 health centres, of which 13 are in Doha City and the rest in other populated areas across the country. They served 5.2 million visitors last year.
“PHCC’s ambitious plans will deliver 20 new health centres over the next four years, many coming on stream in the next 12 months,” said the report.
“PHCC’s aim is to help keep the population well by raising awareness of broader healthcare issues, increasing physical activity and providing improved health education and advice,” says the report.
“We are working towards a fully integrated family medicine model of care where service are integrated, focused on continuity of care, provided by an inter-professional team with a clear relationship with the patient and family,” it added.
In the family medicine model, access to services will be facilitated through quick and efficient mechanisms to make appointments for the desired care at the right time.
“We will also introduce alternatives to face-to-face consultations to better manage demand and increase patient access to health care provider,” said the report without elaborating.
In 2015-16, PHCC is focused on referral management to manage all referrals for primary care along the patient pathway into secondary care and on to continuing care if necessary but also back into primary care — a critical part of completing the circle of care.
“At present patients can get lost in the system, so we believe it is important to operate a referral centre that enables this transition to happen smoothly, enhancing the patient journey and helping them to positively navigate the health system,” said the report.
As part of the set-up of referral management, PHCC wish to develop referral management guidelines and pathways for referrals within and between health centres and from health centres to secondary care.
Clinical guidelines have been jointly developed by PHCC and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). Some specialities have been identified as a potential starting point. These include referrals to the heart hospital, and referral for diabetic and obstetric care.
PHCC will work with other health services to increase cancer screening awareness and promotion of services via media, social media and advertising.
Mobile apps will promote self-care and patient education. Email, SMS and online functionality will support convenient appointment booking and results notification.
Cancer screening services will offer units where mammography and bowel screening are co-located with a separate entrance to the unit and sensitive appointment scheduling to maintain patient privacy.
The report can be seen on https://www.phcc.qa/portal_new
The Peninsula
