KFSH&RC

Table of Contents

Introduction1

Strengths2

Weaknesses2

Organizational Design of KFSH&RC and its Effectiveness3

Mission of the Organization4

Hospital Goals4

Health and Information Technology6

E-Health Programs6

Video Conferencing7

Video Conferencing Led to Improved Performance 0f KFSH&RC7

Surgical Instrument Management (SIM)9

Conclusion9

References10

Organization & Information Technology Management

Introduction

Every organization or institute in the world initiates its operations and activities with the aim to provide the best services in the respective domain, and to attain the status of being the best in the world. The KFSH & RC also began its services with the same aim. Founded in 1975, KFSH & RC accentuated on the three elementary functions and tasks, that is, to make available the wide range and expert services to its user (patients); to provide the scholarly services and teachings regarding medical expertise not only domestically, but with the aim of eventually spreading it to Middle East; moreover, to carry out and perform incessant researches for constant progress and development in the field of medicine. The King Faisal specialist hospital and research center believe in cutting-edge clinical care and research practices. The organization has growth potential as well as a high market share. KFSH&RC has done some extraordinary work in the field of technology in recent times. It has undertaken numerous projects regarding health and information technologies.

This paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the King Faisal specialist hospital and research center, Riyadh along with its organizational pattern which helps the organization in achieving it missions and goals. Moreover, it provides a comprehensive review and updates on the projects undertaken by the organization in the field of health and information technology. The King Faisal specialist hospital and research center believes in cutting-edge clinical care and research practices. The organization has growth potential as well as a high market share. KFSH&RC has done some extraordinary work in the field of technology in recent times. It has undertaken numerous projects regarding health and information technologies.

Strengths

The King Faisal specialist hospital and research center is strongly supported by the government of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hospital is never short of funds as the Saudi government is financially backing the organization in its research and development projects. Since the government is known to be very concerned for the health of its citizens; therefore, it is always prepared to support such kind or projects. Existence of research funds from the government is a key strength for the King Faisal specialist hospital and research center (Mufti, 2002).

The Saudi government has become very keen on opening of many universities and research centers in Saudi Arabia with Medical collages. It intends to create awareness of people in this regard.

These programs have encouraged many youngsters to come forward and participate in such research projects. Existence of governmental graduate scholarship programs have proved be very beneficial for the research department of the organization as it brings new talent and skills to the center.

Availability of clinical samples as well as diverse demographics of the country facilitate the King Faisal specialist hospital and research center to conduct a comprehensive and thorough research on a diverse range ...