If you work in healthcare quality, you have probably come across the abbreviation CBAHI many times, especially if you are preparing to work in a healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia or are considering developing your career as a Quality Specialist. However, knowing what the abbreviation means is not enough. More importantly, you need to understand what CBAHI a...

If you work in the Saudi healthcare sector and help coordinate your facility's national accreditation activities, accessing the electronic services of the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) can be an important part of accreditation-related work. CBAHI provides healthca...

If you work in healthcare quality or are preparing for the CPHQ certification, it is important not to think of CBAHI Standards as a fixed list of requirements. Saudi Arabia’s national hospital accreditation standards have developed through several editions. One of ...

In today's fast-moving world of travel, communication, and global connectivity, infectious diseases have become one of the most significant health challenges affecting individuals and communities. From common colds to global pandemics, infections can spread within hours when preventive measures and public awareness are lacking. Although some infectious diseases may seem minor, neglecting them can lea...

Ebola virus can cause a rare but severe disease that has been associated with outbreaks in parts of Africa since it was first identified in the 1970s. The severity and fatality rate can vary between outbreaks depending on the virus involved, access to care, and other factors. As interest in public health a...

Infectious diseases can affect not only individual health but also communities, healthcare services, workplaces, education, and economic activity. As travel, population movement, and environmental conditions change, understanding modes of infection transmission remains an important part of prevention.

IV fluids are commonly used in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Depending on the patient's condition and treatment plan, they may be used to replace fluids and electrolytes or as a route for administering certain medications directly into the bloodstream. Different types of IV fluids a...

Standard infection control precautions are the foundation of protecting patients and healthcare workers, particularly in healthcare environments such as hospitals. With ongoing health challenges and the spread of infectious diseases, accurate implementation of these measures has become increasingly important. Following standard infect...