KSA King Faisal Specialist Hospital implements Blockchain Credential solution

KSA King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center has implemented its Blockchain digital credential solution through its Blockchain Lab inaugurated in Q4 2021. The goal of the lab is to align to KSA Vision 2030. The KFSH&RC intends to build blockchain know-how in KSA and adapt this technology in Healthcare sector. 

As per their LinkedIn post, kSA King Faisal Specialist Hospital Blockchain Lab identified several viable use cases and successfully completed its first deployment.  KFSH&RC implemented a digital credentialing solution for all Medical residents that pass through the organization. These certificates are now published directly on the blockchain where they can be immediately verified and shared by residents directly on social media platforms.

“This digital blockchain solution has opened the door for real, applied use cases within healthcare. KFSH&RC is proud to be an early adapter, as this technology will disrupt the healthcare model in positive ways,” said Majed Alfayyadh, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center.

KFSH&RC is now able to securely issue, manage, track and verify hospital credentials in a much faster, efficient and convenient manner. Residents receive a secure email that allows them the ability to view their verified credentials on the blockchain and/or download it directly to their digital mobile wallets.