Mass Gathering (Hajj) Pharmacy Infection Control: New Initiative in Saudi Arabia

Yousef Ahmed Alomi; Lamees Essa Abdullah Hakami; Nezar Adnan Yahya Khayat; Yasir Abdulraheem Bamagaus; Taha Mohamd Rafuden Bakhsh; Nojoud Adnan Khayat; Ahmad M. AlKharoby; Wael H. Motair

Abstract

International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences,2020,9,1,5-9.

DOI:10.5530/ijpcs.2020.9.2

Published:February 2020

Type:Review Article

Authors:

Author(s) affiliations:

Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor and Data Analyst, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Lamees Essa Abdullah Hakami, Pharm D College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.

Nezar Adnan Yahya Khayat, Bsc. Pharm Medication Safety Officer, Pharmaceutical Care Administration, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Yasir Abdulraheem Bamagaus, Bsc. Pharm Regional General Manager, Pharmaceutical Care Administration, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Taha Mohamd Rafuden Bakhsh, Bsc. Pharm Staff Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Care Administration, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Nojoud Adnan Khayat, Bsc. Pharm Staff Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Care Administration, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Ahmad M. AlKharoby, MD, Assistant General Manager for assistant medical affiars, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Wael H. Motair, MD, General Manager, Makkah Medical Affairs Region, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract:

Objectives: To demonstrate the pharmacy infection control services during the mass gathering Hajj period as new initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project drove by national mass gathering pharmaceutical programs. The projects drove the mass gathering medicine guidelines and the international business model, pharmacy project guidelines project management institution guidelines of a new project. The initiative project is written through project management professionals and consisted of several parts, including the initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase and the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The mass gathering pharmacy infection control services with a defined vision, mission and goals. The services had various aids, including clinical and economical on pilgrims, as illustrated in the assessment. The continuation was of the project assured by the risk management model description. Besides, the monitoring and controlling of the services as declared. The transition to operation project, though closing the project stage, explored in the analysis. Conclusion: The mass gathering pharmacy infection control services are a new initiative, part of the mass gathering medicine. There are various pharmacy transition care services can be started during the mass gathering with an emphasis on pharmacy personnel, infection control; it is highly suggested to implement in Saudi Arabia.