Policy and Procedure of Communicating Urgent Critical Result
Al Masarra Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
20 Mar 2025 (corresponding to 20 Ramadan 1446 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
Medical Procedure & Treatment, Hospitals & Health Care Facilities, Health Professions
Acronyms
AMRH | Al Masarra Hospital |
HOD | Head Of Department |
HC | Health Center |
LAB | Laboratory |
Vers. | Version Number |
OPD | Outpatient Department |
PRO | Public Relations Officer |
P&P | Policy & Procedure |
SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
MDR | Multi Drug Resistant organism |
HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
MRSA | Methicillin Resistant staphylococcus aureus |
1 - Introduction
Critical test results indicate a life threatening condition and require rapid and accuratecommunication. They must be brought to the immediate attention of the caring physician and other healthcare provider. Prompt notification of the potentially life-threatening test results is important to ensure appropriate and timely care is administered.