Hala Hourani

Diabetes is a major health burden in GCC countries, mainly caused by sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. While governments are setting up national strategies to manage diabetes and chronic diseases, the implementation is still fragmented. The case documents the challenges faced by patients and healthcare professionals dealing with diabetes.

Published 28 Jun 2010

Reference 5709

Topic Operations

Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness

Region Middle-East

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The main case describes the design, implementation and operational implementation of a focused clinic in the Middle East. The ICLDC provides team-based care for managing diabetes with clear processes that have benefitted from lean Six Sigma tools. A supplement describes how the ICLDC fits into the broader context of the rapidly changing health system in the United Arab Emirates.

Published 25 Mar 2010

Reference 5676

Topic Operations

Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness Medical Devices

Region Middle-East

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The main case describes the design, implementation and operational implementation of a focused clinic in the Middle East. The ICLDC provides team-based care for managing diabetes with clear processes that have benefitted from lean Six Sigma tools. A supplement describes how the ICLDC fits into the broader context of the rapidly changing health system in the United Arab Emirates.

Published 25 Mar 2010

Reference 5676

Topic Operations

Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness Medical Devices

Region Middle-East

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St George Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, is a non-profit organisation offering state-of-the-art medical care and continuous education, with a vision of delivering cost-effective healthcare that “exceeds the expectations of our clients, encourages innovation, and promotes an exceptional workplace”. The case documents a physical capacity expansion and quality and process improvements.

Published 30 Nov 2009

Reference 5632

Topic Operations

Industry Hospital & Health Care

Region Middle-East

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This case examines strategy deployment and continuous improvement of disaster response processes at Hotel Dieu de France (HDF), a university hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. The disaster response plans, conceived and developed during three conflicts from 2006 to 2008, are then tested and improved via a drill involving Hariri Airport.

Published 29 May 2009

Reference 5606

Topic Operations

Industry Hospital & Health Care

Region Middle-East

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