Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-11 | Issue-11 | 1062-1073
Review Article
Integrating all Assisting Specialties with Health Administration Practices to Achieve Excellence in Healthcare Quality
A. J. Bajawi, Yasser A. Alshehri, S. S. Alanzi, A. A. Alshehri, N. A. Qarshaee, M. A. Qarshaee, R. A.Bahhah, A. A. Alshahrani, S. H. Al-Shahrani, B. A. Alomrani, A. M. S. Alshahrani, A. A. Alomary, S. H. Al-Shahrani, A. A. Alhedethe, A. M. A. Rasheedy
Published : Nov. 13, 2025
Abstract
The pursuit of excellence in healthcare quality is perpetually challenged by systemic fragmentation, where siloed operations among critical departments like Nursing, Radiology, and Health Administration lead to communication breakdowns, clinical errors, and operational inefficiencies. This comprehensive research paper argues that the strategic and deliberate integration of these three pillars is not merely beneficial but essential for achieving superior, patient-centered care. The analysis begins by deconstructing the inherent weaknesses of the traditional "siloed system," demonstrating how it acts as a fundamental barrier to quality. It then elucidates the unique and complementary roles of each discipline: Nursing as the continuous, holistic clinical bedrock; Radiology as the pivotal diagnostic lens guiding decision-making; and Health Administration as the essential architectural framework that enables synergy through resource allocation, policy, and culture. The paper further explores practical models for "forging the link," including multidisciplinary teams, structured communication protocols, integrated clinical pathways, and interprofessional education. By synthesizing evidence from a wide range of literature, this research concludes that a conscious, system-wide commitment to dissolving interdisciplinary boundaries is the definitive pathway to enhancing patient safety, improving clinical outcomes, boosting patient satisfaction, and achieving operational excellence in the modern healthcare landscape.