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environments and service providers. It also encompasses additional requirements for pre-
hospital and critical care, as well as hospitals in general. The focus is primarily on the time
taken to deliver relevant healthcare services, and the hospital's ability to respond to
emergencies, crises, and disasters that may disrupt social systems.

It also addresses critical incidents and emerging risks impacting the health of community
members. In such instances, coordinated efforts are required to ensure that healthcare
providers can respond effectively and mitigate adverse health outcomes in their facilities and
across communities.

Furthermore, the capability of the healthcare sector is determined by several factors such as
the development of hospitals that empower healthcare professionals to deliver medical care
focused on emergency and critical care, efficiently manage emergency calls and coordinate
ambulance deployment. It is also dependent on the efficiency of emergency patient
transportation service providers, multidisciplinary response teams that provide clinical
interventions at the incident site, as well as medical hotlines that offer remote diagnosis and
instructions to facilitate certain treatments.

Non-emergency patient transport services for hospital transfers and discharges, along with a
range of other resources, including personnel, skills, equipment, technology, materials, and
information, also play a critical role in emergency and crisis situations. This also includes
effective governance, which lays down the acceptable boundaries for healthcare conduct
and practices.

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi recently inaugurated the Unified Medical Operations
Command Centre (UMOC), the first of its kind globally. Operated by the Abu Dhabi Public
Health Centre, in collaboration with a number of public and private sector healthcare entities,
the Centre is designed to strengthen cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders. It
serves as a central hub for emergency management, marking a major addition to the
Emirate's healthcare sector and playing a vital role in safeguarding public health, enhancing
emergency preparedness, and strengthening response capabilities

ADCMC remains steadfast in its efforts to reinforce the Emirate's adaptability and
preparedness to tackle future challenges through a range of forward-looking studies,
research, and plans aimed at enhancing crisis response capabilities. These include joint
drills and exercises with various public and private sector entities, as well as collaboration
with partners to promote cooperation and knowledge exchange in the field of emergency and
disaster management. ADCMC is also committed to developing infrastructure to ensure
rapid and effective response to emergencies, crises, and disasters.

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