One year after its official opening, Daam Specialised Care Centre continues to see remarkable developments and offer comprehensive healthcare services through effective collaboration and communication between patients and family members and the healthcare professionals involved in their care.
Daam Specialised Care Centre was named after the ‘Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam) in recognition of the generous support from the Fund and its role in the establishment of the Centre as a key partner in the development and advancement of the health sector.
Dr Hanadi al-Hamad, medical director of Rumailah Hospital, Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, and Daam Specialised Care Centre, explained that the specialist facility has developed into an exemplary facility for elderly Qatari patients that provides a combination of a step-down and long-term care service.
Abdul Rahman al-Mannai, executive director of Daam praised the success of the Centre in its first year of operation, “We take pride in the real and outstanding success, which is the result of decisions taken by our wise board of directors to establish the Daam Fund as an innovative initiative aimed at supporting projects that make a difference in to Qatari society.”
“Since its opening the Centre has caused a remarkable shift in the health and care for elderly patients who need special and prioritised care in particular. On this occasion, we would like to thank Hamad Medical Corporation ( HMC) for their commendable efforts and congratulate them on the success achieved in managing and operating the Centre; turning it into a prominent medical facility that provides high-quality healthcare services. We are hopeful that this fruitful cooperation between HMC and Daam Fund will continue with other similar projects,” al-Mannai added.
Managed by Rumailah Hospital, the Centre specialises in the treatment of male and female patients, predominantly aged 60 years and above, requiring longer-term care and support. Over the past year, the scope of services have expanded to include additional beds for mechanical ventilator and tracheostomy patients who require special assistance to help them breathe. In addition, two dedicated beds for hemodialysis patients enables them to have their dialysis treatment done conveniently close by. The Centre is connected to the Enaya Specialised Care Centres via a link bridge, allowing for efficiency in staffing, equipment, and space.
“Daam Specialised Care Centre was designed to help patients transition out from an acute hospital ward to a safe facility where they can continue to be monitored and receive necessary inpatient medical care for as long as they need specialised care but not be confined to an acute hospital ward,” said Dr al-Hamad.
“We are geared to providing long-term care support but can also offer treatment to patients requiring short-term respite care. Our goal is to work with patients and their families to get them to be fit and confident enough to return home eventually and rejoin family life,” added Dr. al-Hamad.
Recognising that some patients are likely to spend extended periods in the Centre, additional facilities have been added for the comfort of residents. These include a recreational “Majilis” room and a gym to encourage socialisation and fitness – all of which have been adapted to safeguard patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Hanadi al-Hamad, medical director of Rumailah Hospital, Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, and Daam Specialised Care Centre, explained that the specialist facility has developed into an exemplary facility for elderly Qatari patients that provides a combination of a step-down and long-term care service.
Abdul Rahman al-Mannai, executive director of Daam praised the success of the Centre in its first year of operation, “We take pride in the real and outstanding success, which is the result of decisions taken by our wise board of directors to establish the Daam Fund as an innovative initiative aimed at supporting projects that make a difference in to Qatari society.”
“Since its opening the Centre has caused a remarkable shift in the health and care for elderly patients who need special and prioritised care in particular. On this occasion, we would like to thank Hamad Medical Corporation ( HMC) for their commendable efforts and congratulate them on the success achieved in managing and operating the Centre; turning it into a prominent medical facility that provides high-quality healthcare services. We are hopeful that this fruitful cooperation between HMC and Daam Fund will continue with other similar projects,” al-Mannai added.
Managed by Rumailah Hospital, the Centre specialises in the treatment of male and female patients, predominantly aged 60 years and above, requiring longer-term care and support. Over the past year, the scope of services have expanded to include additional beds for mechanical ventilator and tracheostomy patients who require special assistance to help them breathe. In addition, two dedicated beds for hemodialysis patients enables them to have their dialysis treatment done conveniently close by. The Centre is connected to the Enaya Specialised Care Centres via a link bridge, allowing for efficiency in staffing, equipment, and space.
“Daam Specialised Care Centre was designed to help patients transition out from an acute hospital ward to a safe facility where they can continue to be monitored and receive necessary inpatient medical care for as long as they need specialised care but not be confined to an acute hospital ward,” said Dr al-Hamad.
“We are geared to providing long-term care support but can also offer treatment to patients requiring short-term respite care. Our goal is to work with patients and their families to get them to be fit and confident enough to return home eventually and rejoin family life,” added Dr. al-Hamad.
Recognising that some patients are likely to spend extended periods in the Centre, additional facilities have been added for the comfort of residents. These include a recreational “Majilis” room and a gym to encourage socialisation and fitness – all of which have been adapted to safeguard patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.