Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

Our Commitment to Quality & Patient Safety

Quality Management — Continuous Improvement in Patient Care

Patient satisfaction is at the heart of our Quality Mission. Our Quality Management Program goes beyond accreditation and certification requirements, focusing on continuous improvement in patient care and safety.

We monitor clinical and non-clinical performance through more than 100+ quality indicators and conduct regular internal and external quality audits. Periodic mock drills help assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and emergency preparedness. Our proactive risk management system enables early identification and prevention of potential risks, while our digital incident management platform promotes a culture of safety by encouraging learning and improvement from reported incidents.

Quality improvement is driven through the active involvement of Management, Doctors, Nurses, and Staff members. Regular clinical audits help evaluate patient outcomes and ensure adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines. Dedicated professionals, including Safety Officers, Quality Champions, Quality Managers, Risk Managers, Link Nurses, and Infection Control Teams, provide accountability and leadership for quality initiatives across the organization.

Our digital medication management system supports safe medication practices, while Clinical Pharmacists provide effective medication counseling, helping patients understand their medicines, clarify concerns, and participate actively in their treatment.

Most importantly, we believe that quality care is built on partnership. Our team remains approachable and accessible, encouraging patients and families to share feedback, raise concerns, and participate actively in their healthcare journey. Through our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, compassion, and patient satisfaction, we strive to provide an exceptional healthcare experience for every patient, every time.

2025 Data Summary

2025 Data Summary

Name of Parameter Outcome
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Rate (CAUTI)Less than 1%
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Rate (VAP)Less than 1%
Central line Related Blood Stream Infection Rate (CLABSI)Less than 0.5%
Surgical Site Infection RateLess than 0.5%
ER Initial Assessment Completed within10 minutes
Waiting Time for CT Scan15 minutes
Waiting Time for Laboratory15 minutes
Waiting Time for Pharmacy15 minutes
Turnaround time for Discharge (Insurance patients)5 hours
Turnaround time for Discharge (Cash patients)3 hours
Patient Satisfaction98.5%

At our hospital, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, ethical, and high-quality healthcare through continuous improvement, evidence-based practices, and active partnership with patients and families.

Patients comfort, dignity, safety, and experience matter to us — because every patient deserves exceptional care.

Patient Safety

Patient Safety — Your Safety is Our Priority at Every Step of Care

Our hospital continuously strengthens patient safety through dedicated leadership, standardised processes, and active patient participation.

a. Safety Leadership

Dedicated officers oversee Patient Safety, Medication Safety, Radiation Safety, Facility Safety and Laboratory Safety.

b. Incident Reporting & Continuous Learning

We encourage reporting of incidents, near misses, and safety concerns to continuously improve care and prevent recurrence.

📢 Speak Up for Safety

Your observations matter.

Patients and families play an important role in helping us maintain a safe and quality healthcare environment.

If you notice any act, condition, communication gap, delay, unsafe practice, hygiene concern, medication concern, or any situation that may affect patient care or safety, we encourage you to speak up immediately.

Escalation Pathway for Concerns
1
Ward Manager / Unit In-charge

Inform the Ward Manager / Unit In-charge for immediate support and resolution.

2
Guest Relations Manager (GRM)

If additional support is required, contact the Guest Relations Manager (GRM).

3
Quality Manager

If the concern remains unresolved, escalate to the Quality Manager for review and further action.

All concerns are handled respectfully, confidentially, and without affecting patient care. Your voice helps us improve and provide safer care for everyone.

Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Patient Rights & Responsibilities — Informed Patients Make Empowered Healthcare Decisions

✅ Your Rights

As a patient of KGH, you and your family have the right to:

Know the names, identity, and professional status of all healthcare professionals involved in your care.
Receive information regarding the results of diagnostic tests and investigations.
Participate in the preparation and modification of your care plan, along with your family whenever appropriate.
Receive information about your care plan, treatment progress, and ongoing healthcare needs.
Obtain information about proposed treatments and procedures, including their benefits, risks, and available alternatives.
Receive an explanation of the expected outcomes of treatment.
Receive information regarding possible complications associated with your condition or treatment.
Be informed promptly about any significant changes in your health condition.
Receive information regarding the estimated cost of treatment and the expected duration of inpatient stay.
Have written informed consent obtained before any invasive procedure or treatment.
Seek and obtain a second opinion regarding your clinical care.
Accept or refuse any recommended treatment, either partially or completely, after being informed of the consequences of such decisions.
Receive multidisciplinary counselling and support services whenever appropriate.
Receive education on the safe and effective use of medications, including potential side effects and food–drug interactions.
Receive sensitive and confidential information in a manner consistent with your wishes. For minors, such information will be provided to parents or legal guardians.
Expect that all personal and medical information concerning you and your family will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Access your clinical and medical records in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulations.
Have your dignity, privacy, and comfort respected during examinations, procedures, and treatment.
Have your cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs respected and considered during care.
Receive protection from neglect, abuse, harassment, or exploitation while receiving care.
Voice complaints, concerns, suggestions, or feedback — either verbally or in writing — and receive timely acknowledgement and resolution.

📌 Your Responsibilities

As a patient, you have the responsibility:

To provide complete and accurate personal information, including your full name, address, and contact details.
To provide complete and accurate information about your health, including current condition, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, supplements, vitamins, and any other relevant health information.
To ask questions whenever you do not understand your diagnosis, treatment plan, or any instructions provided by the healthcare team. Inform your doctor if you anticipate difficulty in following the prescribed treatment or are considering alternative therapies.
To promptly communicate with your healthcare provider if your condition worsens or does not improve as expected.
To arrive on time for appointments and provide advance notice whenever possible if an appointment needs to be cancelled or rescheduled.
To follow the prescribed treatment plan and comply with all instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
Not to take medications, supplements, or alternative treatments without informing or consulting your doctor or healthcare team.
To provide complete and accurate information required for insurance claims and to cooperate with the hospital billing department regarding payment arrangements.
To attend follow-up appointments and participate actively in your ongoing care.
To respect and support the hospital's efforts to maintain privacy, confidentiality, and security of medical records.
To understand that other patients may require more urgent medical attention and that healthcare providers may need to prioritize their care accordingly.
To settle all hospital bills and charges in a timely manner as per hospital policies.
To treat doctors, nurses, staff, patients, and visitors with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
To comply with the hospital's policy prohibiting weapons on hospital premises.
To adhere to the hospital's no-smoking, no-alcohol, and no-substance-abuse policies.
To comply with visitor policies designed to protect the rights, comfort, privacy, and safety of all patients.
To be considerate of noise levels and to respect the privacy and safety of others.
To comply with all hospital rules, regulations, and safety requirements.
Feedback and Grievance Mechanism

Feedback and Grievance Mechanism — Your Feedback Helps Us Improve and Deliver Better Care

Patients and families may share compliments, suggestions, feedback, or grievances through:

  • Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM)
  • Patient feedback forms
  • Direct communication with Guest Relation Team
  • Written complaints or suggestions through Suggestion Boxes located near Reception

All concerns are reviewed confidentially and addressed within defined timelines.

Infection Prevention & Control

Infection Prevention & Control — Creating a Safe Healing Environment is a Shared Responsibility

Our Infection Prevention and Control Program is led by the Infection Control Committee, Infection Control Officer, and Infection Control Team to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare workers.

Tips for Patients & Attenders

Help us maintain a safe environment:

  • Wash or sanitize hands frequently
  • Use PPE as advised by healthcare staff
  • Follow isolation instructions when applicable
  • Avoid hospital visits if experiencing symptoms of infectious illness
  • Avoid bringing children as visitors unless essential and permitted by hospital policy to minimize infection exposure and maintain a safe care environment
Medication Safety

Medication Safety — Safe Medication Practices are an Essential Part of Quality Care

Medication safety activities are supported by the Medication Safety Officer and Clinical Pharmacists (CPs).

a. Safe Medication Processes

Our medication safety measures include:

  • Prescription review and verification
  • High-alert medication safeguards
  • Allergy documentation and monitoring
  • Medication reconciliation during transitions of care

Clinical Pharmacists regularly review medication processes, conduct medication audits, and collaborate with healthcare teams to help ensure patients receive the right medicine, in the right dose, through the right route, at the right time, while reducing medication-related risks.

b. Patient Education

We believe informed patients are safer patients. Patients receive guidance regarding:

  • Understanding prescriptions and medication instructions
  • Possible side effects and precautions
  • Safe medication storage and disposal

c. Medication Safety Initiatives

Additional safeguards include:

  • Prevention of Look-Alike Sound-Alike (LASA) medication errors
  • Reporting and review of medication-related incidents
  • Pharmacy support for medication-related questions and assistance
Patient Advisory Council

Patient Advisory Council — Your Experience Can Shape Better Healthcare

Patient Advisory Council meetings are conducted regularly to encourage patients and families to actively participate in improving healthcare services. Interested patients, attenders, and family members may request to join the council.

During these meetings, members can:

  • Share experiences and patient perspectives
  • Suggest improvements in hospital services and patient experience
  • Represent concerns, ideas, and recommendations on behalf of other patients, attenders, and visitors
  • Participate in initiatives that support safe and quality patient care

Join the Patient Advisory Council

Click the link below to express your interest and join the Patient Advisory Council.

📋 Registration Form – Patient Advisory Council (PAC)
QR Code – Registration Form for Patient Advisory Council (PAC), KG Hospital
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