Abdali Hospital

Last updated
Abdali Hospital
Abdali Hospital Exterior Image.jpg
Abdali Hospital Building
Abdali Hospital
General information
TypeHospital
Location Amman, Jordan
Coordinates 31°57′49.4″N35°54′36.3″E / 31.963722°N 35.910083°E / 31.963722; 35.910083
Construction started2015
Completed1 July 2019
Height135 metres (443 ft)
Technical details
Floor count36 floors
Design and construction
Architect(s)AECOM, Dar Al Omran
Main contractorATCCO – Dar Al Omran
Website
www.abdalihospital.com

Abdali Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital located in the modern development of Al-Abdali, Amman, Jordan. The hospital was founded by the investment group behind the Clemenceau Medical Center in Beirut, which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The hospital treats numerous health conditions and receives grants for medical laboratory services. [1] [2] [3] [4] Abdali Hospital opened on 1 July 2019 and began receiving patients in early September 2019. [5]

Contents

Architecture and construction

With a footprint of 5,500 m2 (59,000 sq ft), the hospital has a total floorspace of 75,000 m2 (810,000 sq ft) on 35 floors. [6] Its layout was designed by Dar Al Omran Planning, Architecture, Engineering to have efficient patient inflow and outflow, staff circulation, and segregation of inpatient and outpatient traffic. [7] [8] [9]

The hospital has a capacity of 206 general medical and surgical beds across nine floors. [10] [11] It also has three floors for specialty centers and seventeen for general outpatient clinics. [12] [13] Additionally, the hospital has three floors dedicated for administration and two for staff conferences and training. [14] There is underground parking for the hospital with a total of 720 parking spaces. [15]

The hospital has ground access to the Boulevard, the Abdali Mall, and nearby hotels. It overlooks the older section of Al-Abdali, with views of buildings that are representative of Jordanian culture, such as the King Abdullah l mosque. [16]

The entire building is powered by an 8.2 megawatt photovoltaic power plant which the largest solar array in the world to power a single healthcare facility. [17]

Construction incidents

On 7 July 2018, a mobile crane was in the process of dismantling one of the two tower cranes that was finished working on the hospital. A mechanical failure caused the mobile crane to collapse along with the tower crane it was dismantling. The accident caused four injuries, damaged two vehicles, and damages solar panels on the roof of the nearby House of Representatives. There was no damage to Abdali Hospital. After the incident,

the Greater Amman Municipality declared that it had certified a few days earlier that the mobile crane was safe to use. [18]

Facilities

Abdali Hospital provides care to patients in numerous specialties. Apart from its general surgery section, it has specialists in orthopedics and rheumatology, gynecology, urology and endocrinology, neurology, nephrology, pulmonology, internal medicine, oncology, infectious disease, and anesthesiology. The hospital also offers aesthetic specialties including plastic surgery and dermatology. Finally, there is a women's health center with a specialty in breast cancer. [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24]

The emergency room department is equipped with private examination rooms for general treatment. It also has a resuscitation unit and minor operation procedural unit. The department is located on the ground floor and has a separate entrance to facilitate emergency transport to the emergency room and improve patient flow. [25] [26]

At the time of its construction, Abdali Hospital adopted state of the art medical IT systems which allowed electronic medical records to be integrated in the documentation of the medical conditions and treatments of patients. [27] [28]

In total, the hospital has ten operating rooms, four endoscopy suites, three catheterization labs, eight dialysis units, 200 hospital beds with twenty intensive care units, the capacity for over 150 clinics, and a conference center that includes an auditorium.[ citation needed ] 

Abdali Hospital provides care to patients in numerous specialties. Apart from its general surgery section, it has specialists in: [29] [30]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stanford University Medical Center</span> Private hospital affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford University Medical Center is a medical complex which includes Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children's Health. It is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States and serves as a teaching hospital for the Stanford University School of Medicine. In 2022–23, it was ranked by the US News as the 3rd-best hospital in California and 10th-best in the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Massachusetts General Hospital</span> Hospital in Boston, US

Massachusetts General Hospital is a teaching hospital located in the West End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is the original and largest clinical education and research facility of Harvard Medical School/Harvard University, and houses the world's largest hospital-based research program with an annual research budget of more than $1.2 billion in 2021. It is the third-oldest general hospital in the United States with a patient capacity of 999 beds. Along with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Mass General is a founding member of Mass General Brigham, formerly known as Partners HealthCare, the largest healthcare provider in Massachusetts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Christopher's Hospital for Children</span> Hospital in Pennsylvania, U.S.

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is a pediatric acute care hospital located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The hospital has 188 beds and is affiliated with both the Drexel University College of Medicine and the Temple University School of Medicine. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to pediatric patients aged 0–21 throughout eastern Pennsylvania and is one of the oldest full-service hospitals in the United States totally dedicated to the care of children.

John Muir Health is a hospital network headquartered in Walnut Creek, California and serving Contra Costa County, California and surrounding communities. It was formed in 1997 from the merger of John Muir Medical Center and Mount Diablo Medical Center.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Missouri Women's and Children's Hospital</span> Hospital in Missouri, United States

The University of Missouri Women's Hospital, formerly University of Missouri Women's Hospital, is the only hospital in Missouri exclusively dedicated to the health of women. The hospital was formerly home to MU Children's Hospital, and is currently home to MU Women's Center, and the Family Birth Center. The Women's Hospital no longer has a pediatric Emergency Room and inpatient services, having moved to University Hospital. In Fiscal Year 2009, 1,793 babies were born in the Family Birth Center. The hospital has the da Vinci minimally invasive surgical robotic system. It is located in eastern Columbia near the interchange of Interstate 70 and U.S. 63 at 404 North Keene Street.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nationwide Children's Hospital</span> Hospital in Ohio, United States

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care teaching hospital located in the Southern Orchards neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The hospital has 673 pediatric beds and is affiliated with the Ohio State University College of Medicine. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21 throughout Ohio and surrounding regions. Nationwide Children's Hospital also sometimes treats adults that require pediatric care. Nationwide Children's Hospital also features an ACS-verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, one of four in the state. The hospital has affiliations with the nearby Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Nationwide Children's Hospital is located on its own campus and has more than 1,379 medical staff members and over 11,909 total employees.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdali area</span> Area in Amman Governorate, Jordan

Abdali is an area in the Greater Amman Municipality, Jordan. It is named relative to King Abdullah I who founded it during the 1940s. It covers an area of 15 square kilometres (6 sq mi) in the heart of Amman, with a population of 165,333 in 2015. Large parts of the district are residential, but due its geographical location in the center of the city, it contains several important governmental buildings and businesses. The area is known for containing several bus stations serving routes to many cities in Jordan. It contains the Jabal el-Hussein camp, a Palestinian refugee camp.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">NYU Langone Health</span> Hospital in New York, United States

NYU Langone Health is an academic medical center located in New York City, New York, United States. The health system consists of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, both part of New York University (NYU), and more than 300 locations throughout the New York City Region and Florida, including six inpatient facilities: Tisch Hospital; Kimmel Pavilion; NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital; Hassenfeld Children's Hospital; NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn; and NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island. It is also home to Rusk Rehabilitation. NYU Langone Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the Northeast, with more than 49,000 employees.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Children's Hospital of Michigan</span> Hospital in Michigan, United States

Children's Hospital of Michigan (CHM) is a for-profit, pediatric acute care hospital located in Detroit, Michigan. The hospital has 227 beds and is affiliated with both the Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Michigan State University Medical School. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to pediatric patients aged 0–21 throughout eastern Michigan and the Detroit area and is a part of the Detroit Medical Center. The hospital features the only freestanding pediatric Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in the Detroit region, 1 of 3 in the state. It is an international provider of pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology and diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography and MRI.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bellevue Medical Center</span> Hospital in Metn District, Lebanon

Bellevue Medical Center founded in July 2009, is a community hospital is located in Mansourieh, Lebanon. It offers healthcare services in many specialties. It has a capacity of 130 beds within its eight floors. Bellevue Medical Center is a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited and Planetree Gold designated hospital.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arab Medical Center</span> Hospital in Amman, Jordan

Arab Medical Center (AMC) is a community hospital located in Amman, Jordan. Initially established in 1994, as a center for cardiac excellence and specialty surgery, the AMC now caters for the majority of medical and surgical services both for adults and pediatric patients. In November 2019, the hospital celebrated its Silver Jubilee (25 years of operations), with a massive marketing campaign that involved room renovations, introduction of the new Cath. Lab, and the introduction of two new digital systems for patients complaints and patients satisfaction survey, among other activities.

Abdali Mall is a $300 million shopping mall located in Amman, Jordan. Developed and owned by the Abdali Mall Company, the mall opened in May 2016 and is part of the Abdali Project.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clemenceau Medicine International</span> Middle Eastern health care organization

Clemenceau Medicine International (CMI) is a health care organization and is responsible for building and operating several medical centers in the Middle East region. CMI is a sister company to Clemenceau Medical Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, and provides two categories of services: technical assistance and advisory services on healthcare facility setup, and management consultancy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clemenceau Medical Center</span>

Clemenceau Medical Center (CMC) Beirut is teaching hospital is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International located in Beirut, Lebanon. The 158 bed hospital houses all the specialty branches, including Neurology, General Surgery, Pulmonary, Cardiac Center, Urology, OB/GYN, Fertility & IVF Center, Digestive Disease & Colonoscopy Center, Diagnostic Services, Robotic Surgery, full-fledged Cancer Center with Radiation Oncology Department, etc.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Akilah Hospital</span> Hospital in Amman, Jordan

Akilah Hospital is one of the oldest and best-known private hospitals in Jordan, founded by Dr. Ali Ismail Akilah in 1960. It is located at Abdul-Monem Riad Street in Jabal Amman in Amman, the capital city of Jordan.

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada. It was founded in 1927, incorporated in 1930, and is based in Dallas, Texas. It is one of 24 medical boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. ABOG's mission is to define the standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women's health.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jersey Shore University Medical Center</span> Hospital in New Jersey, United States

Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) is a 691-bed non-profit, tertiary research and academic medical center located in Neptune Township, New Jersey, servicing coastal New Jersey and the Central Jersey area. JSUMC is the region’s only university-level academic medical center. The hospital is part of the Hackensack Meridian Health Health System and is the system's second largest hospital. JSUMC is affiliated with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. JSUMC is also an ACS designated level II trauma center with a rooftop helipad handling medevac patients. Attached to the medical center is the K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital that treats infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 21. JSUMC is listed as a major teaching and tertiary care hospital and has a staff of 127 interns and residents. It is a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">UNC Medical Center</span> Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Medical Center (UNCMC) is a 932-bed non-profit, nationally ranked, public, research and academic medical center located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, providing tertiary care for the Research Triangle, surrounding areas and North Carolina. The medical center is the flagship campus of the UNC Health Care Health System and is made up of four hospitals that include the North Carolina Memorial Hospital, North Carolina Children's Hospital, North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital, North Carolina Women's Hospital, and the North Carolina Cancer Hospital. UNCMC is affiliated with the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. UNCMC features an ACS designated adult and pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center and has a helipad to handle medevac patients.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yale New Haven Children's Hospital</span> Hospital in CT, United States

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (YNHCH) is a 202-bed pediatric acute care children's hospital located in New Haven, Connecticut. The hospital is affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0 to 21 in Connecticut and throughout New England. Yale New Haven Children's Hospital also features a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, one of two in the state.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Valley Children's Hospital</span> Hospital in California, United States

Valley Children's Hospital (VCH), formerly Children's Hospital Central California is a stand-alone, pediatric acute care children's teaching hospital located in Madera County, California. The hospital has 358 pediatric beds and is affiliated the Stanford University School of Medicine. The hospital is a member of Valley Children's Healthcare and is one of only two children's hospitals in the network, servicing approximately 1.3 million children and adolescents in their coverage area. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21 throughout Madera County, Fresno, and California. Valley Children's also sometimes treats adults that require pediatric care.

References

  1. ↑ Saundalkar, Jason (2019-08-27). "Philadelphia Solar completes solar PV project at Abdali Medical Center in Jordan". Middle East Construction News. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  2. ↑ "IFC Provides $30 Million Financing Package for Landmark Private Hospital in Jordan". pressroom.ifc.org. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  3. ↑ "IFC provides $30m financing package for private hospital in Jordan". Jordan Times. 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  4. ↑ "IFC announces financial package to Abdali Hospital in Jordan | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  5. ↑ "Abdali Medical Center: Set To Bring The Highest Standards". Venture Magazine. 2019-06-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  6. ↑ "Abdali Medical Center: Set To Bring The Highest Standards". Venture Magazine. 2019-06-08. Archived from the original on 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  7. ↑ "Jordan's new hospital is set to bring the highest standard of patient experience". en.royanews.tv. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  8. ↑ متابع2, يقول (2014-08-09). "بلتاجي: توجه لإنشاء مستشفى في منطقة العبدلي". Alghad (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-03-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ "Abdali Medical Center – Dar al Omran".
  10. ↑ "بلتاجي: توجه لإنشاء مستشفى في منطقة العبدلي". Alghad (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  11. ↑ ""مبادرة محبة الوطن تجمعنا" تزور مركز العبدلي الطبي (صور)". جفرا نيوز. 2019-08-05. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  12. ↑ "SIGMA - Consulting Engineers - CLEMENCEAU HOSPITAL - ABDALI". www.sigma.jo. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  13. ↑ "A Unique Facility in The Heart of Amman | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  14. ↑ "A Unique Facility in The Heart of Amman | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  15. ↑ "About Us | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  16. ↑ "موقع خبرني : مركز العبدلي الطبي..صرح عصري متكامل". موقع خبرني (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  17. ↑ "World's largest hospital solar PV project online now in Amman, Jordan". Renewable Energy World. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  18. ↑ "اربع إصابات بسقوط رافعة في العبدلي" [Four injuries caused by the fall of a crane in Abdali]. Alrai (in Arabic). 7 July 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  19. ↑ "About Us | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  20. ↑ "Services & Departments | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  21. ↑ "About Us". Abdali Orthopedic Group. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  22. ↑ "Abdali Hospital | Company Profiles". EME Outlook Magazine. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  23. ↑ MENAFN. "Abdali Clemenceau Hospital (Abdali Medical Center) Hosts its First Community Onsite Tour". menafn.com. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  24. ↑ Center, Abdali Medical. "Renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub Visits Abdali Medical Center - Hospital". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  25. ↑ "About Us | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  26. ↑ "Emergency Medicine | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  27. ↑ "Jordan Data Systems (JDS) completes Abdali Medical Center data center infrastructure & services in Amman". www.jds.com.jo. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  28. ↑ "Abdali Medical Center to provide patient care with integrated hospital information system". Intelligent CIO Middle East. 2019-07-30. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  29. ↑ "Services & Departments | Abdali Hospital". www.abdalihospital.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  30. ↑ "Abdali Hospital | MedXJordan". 27 August 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.