Policy and Procedure of Communicating Urgent Critical Result

Al Masarra Hospital

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.