Introduction

The Department of Emergency Medicine offers emergency health services 24 hours a day to patients of all ages. The department is responsible for the immediate treatment of any medical, surgical or psychiatric emergency, for initiating life saving procedures in all emergency situations and for providing care in a timely manner to all other patients that may present with less serious medical problems. All patients are properly assessed by qualified health care professionals.

Diagnosis, treatment, admission and appropriate referral and follow-up services are initiated here. Intensive care for acute medical and surgical emergencies and emotional problems are provided on a short term basis until the patient is transferred to the appropriate in-patient area. The most critically ill patients receive the top priority care, determined by triage guidelines.

King Khalid University Hospital is the main Hospital in the north of Riyadh city. The department of emergency medicine (DEM) is located in the ground floor of the King Khalid University Hospital Building, near the main entrance, in the center of the hospital for easy access. This area can be reached via the main road around the hospital.

The department offers emergency health services 24 hours a day to patients of all ages, The department is responsible for the immediate treatment of any medical ,surgical or psychiatric emergency, for initiating life saving procedures in all emergency situations and for providing care in timely manner to all other patients that may present with less serious medical problems. All patients are properly assessed by qualified individuals. Diagnosis, treatment, admission and appropriate referral and follow-up services are initiated.

Intensive care for acute medical and surgical emergencies are provided on a short t term basis until the patient is transferred to the appropriate in-patient areas. The most critically ill patients receive the top priority care, determined by triage guidelines. The urgent care unit (sub-acute area) offer medical attention for minor emergencies and other illnesses. The sub-acute area is staffed with nurses and physicians.

Vision, Mission and Values of the Department

Vision
               Department of Emergency Medicine at King Saud University will be the leader in the Middle East in providing                                     Emergency Medical Care, Research and Education

Mission
We are committed to provide effective quality emergency medical care for all patients with acute and potential life threatening condition according to their acuity level.
We conduct high quality studies to enhance research in the field of Emergency Medicine
We are committed for professional development at all levels through conducting courses, workshops, case studies, and continues medical education
We are committed to Undergraduate & Postgraduate education in emergency medicine program and other related programs
We are committed to Emergency Medicine Science development  in the Kingdome and the gulf region through Postgraduate and Undergraduate Education and participation in different health organizations
We are committed to provide Emergency Medical Services to KSU and the surrounding area.
Values
Patient focused
Transparency
Trust
Patient autonomy
Professionalism
Responsibilities
Team Work
Multicultural values
Goals and Objectives 

Goals

Provide multidisciplinary patient care to all patients presented to DEM with acute illness
Improve the quality of care to all patients through compliance with KSU & University Hospitals (KSUHs) quality management policy and procedures
Ensure that standards for professional practice, as defined by International societies, Ministry of Health codes, and Evidence Based practice are implemented, evaluated and monitored
Provide an environment conducive to the educational needs of the medical, nursing, healthcare professional, students (from healthcare institutions), patients and families
Improve DEM contribution for clinical researches
 

Objectives

Develop and update 10 policies and procedures annually
Develop 10 new clinical pathways over the next year
Certify & Update all medical staff with life support courses to achieve 100% by February 2010
Monitor multidisciplinary compliance to the referral policy (appendix 1) (revised 13-01-2008)
Decrease door to ECG, door to needle, and/or door to balloon time for all patients with ST elevation MI
Establish chest pain unit
Update the Trauma code and system
Adopt electronic Emergency filing system within 2 years.
Achieve 70% attendance rate for medical, nursing and paramedic for the following :
Weekly academic activates
Journal club
KKUH Emergency Conferences, and workshops
Conduct 5 courses per year: ACS. ECG, Airway, Toxicology & Emergency Residency Review
Conduct and participate in randomize control trails
 Encourage faculty to have 2-3 published articles per year
Conduct community mission and keep file of all community related mission
Achieve the staff and equipment requirement for the DEM expansion within one year