St. Andrews Hospital Newsletter

April-June 2012

ISSUE NO 30

INSIDE THIS ISSUE;

ST ANDREWS AS THE 

CLEANEST HOSPITAL 

SEXUAL ABUSE ISSUE 

FAIRWELL PARTY  

NURSES PRAYER 

EPILEPSY DAY 

CHILD PROTECTION 

WEEK 

CHRONIC DAY 

IXOXWA NGEZITHOMBE 

Above Matron Edonga, Mr I. Khan (Thembisa Stores), Mr M. Mohlaoli (Umuziwabantu Municipality) and Sr Mondweni

On the 14th of May 2012 St. Andrews hospital introduced a soup kitchen project for its immuno-compromised clients. This project is aimed at supplying a dish of soup for these clients while waiting to be attended.

This project has been possible by the hospital management work-ing together with the local businessman Mr Imran Khan, who spon-sored the hospital with the ingredients for the soup.

The project has been a success from the word go as patients were over the moon to know that they will be served with a hot bowl of soup from Monday to Thursday. Clients also had positive com-ments about the soup.

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OUR QUAL CARE TEAM WITH 

THE SYSTEMS MANAGER  

OUR GENERAL ORDERLIES 

WITH THE SYSTEMS MANAGER 

We really appreciate and are proud of St. Andrews Hospital cleaners and systems department

for such a great improvement. 

St Andrews Hospital management in Har-ding was overjoyed when results of the Cleanest Hospital Competition were an-nounced on the 24th of April 2012. The in-stitution was amongst the 24 KwaZulu Na-tal hospitals that entered the competition for the first time and it managed to walk away with second prize. The competition was aimed at improving cleanliness in Government hospitals as cleanliness is one of the six key priority areas of Health Department. Training for cleaning staff was also part of the objectives of this initiative. The competition ran from September 2011 to December 2011, and there after all par-ticipating hospitals

 were assessed. The final assessment for the hospital was on 7 February 2012 and four departments were assessed Pediatric ward, TB ward, Stores and casualty de-partment. The hospital team that was in-volved in this project showed dedication from the beginning of the competition and their hard work and commitment really paid off because the cleanliness in the institu-tion has improved a lot. “ we really appre-ciate and are proud of the cleaners and systems department for placing us in this position”, commented miss Mandisa Vane, deputy nursing manager.

 

 

 

THE CEO AND FAMILY

MRS. T.L. NTLEKO — THE CEO

Congratulations to Mrs. T. L. Ntleko the Hospital Manager, on obtaining her Masters Degree in Public Health .

 

St Andrews Hospital together with the board members are proud to congratulate the Hospital CEO, Mrs T.L. Ntleko on her greatest achievement of attaining Masters Degree in Public Health. She graduated on the 16th April 2012. Mrs. T.L. Ntleko has been the CEO for the past 10 years at St Andrews Hospital, but still made education as one of her pri-orities. This will also encourage all staff members to further their education and learn from the best despite their current positions. The most amazing part of this achievement is that even though she is a CEO in a Government institution her passion about education still stood.

“ we are proud of you and you have set a great example that will remain forever to all staff

 

SEHOLECOMBINEDSCHOOL

SEHOLECOMBINEDSCHOOLLEARNERSLISTENINGTOTHE

PRESENTATIONBYSR.NCAYIYANA

OFST.ANDREWSBASEDONTEENAGEPREGNANCY.

SR.NCAYIYANAADDRESSINGTHESTUDENTSABOUTSEXUALABUSE,

ATSEHOLECOMBINEDSCHOOL.

On the 3rd of May 2012, St. Andrews Hospi-tal visited Sehole Combined School which is one of the nearest schools within Umuziwa-bantu Municipality, to address and create awareness about teenage pregnancy and sexual abuse. The main aim was to inform the students about the ways in which teenage pregnancy can be 

prevented and also to address the conse-quences of teenage pregnancy on how it has affected teenagers within the country. The students were also informed about sex-ual abuse which is one of the major things the South African teenagers suffer from. During the presentation sexual abuse was one of the problems addressed and for teenagers to come out if they have been victims of sexual abuse. It is linked with teenage pregnancy because some of the teenagers fall pregnant as a result of sexual abuse. Since St. Andrews Hospital is one of the hospitals offering trauma services it en-couraged the students to come out and also help other victims of sexual abuse to seek help in order to avoid suicides and other trauma experienced by the victims. 

 

Sr. Lungu and Sr.  

Tyeshani, giving 

presents to Sr. 

Ramaota and Ma‐

tron Sejosengoe. 

Le  Matron Sejosen‐

goe, Sr. Ramaota 

Right Sr. Vabaza; 

presen ng a speech . 

Sr. Lungu giving 

gi s to Matron 

Sejosengoe. 

On the 24th of May 2012 St. Andrews hospital said goodbye to Matron Sejo-sengoe and Sr. Ramaota. The two were described as the best and as people who brought change within the institution. They both left a mark by the good work they performed.

Matron Vane described Ma-tron Sejosengoe as a person who was always willing to work under pressure, and was committed to her work at all times. Sr. Ramaota was described as a humble person who was also dedi-cated to her work.

 She was also the reason the hospital won the 2nd clean-est Government hospital as she was part of the infection control team. Matron Vane wished the two all the best on their new jobs and that they made a mark that will not be forgotten.

 

Nurses Pledge 

Matron Magubane and 

Matron Silwane singing 

during the prayer. 

On the 7th of June 2012 the hospital held nurs-es prayer and candle lighting memorial day, where nurses and other staff members gathered to pray and pledged and also remembered those who had passed on and were hospital employees. Prophet Reindoph Junin and proph-et Moses Addai from Oxford international wor-ship ministry preached and motivated the staff members, “saying that working at the hospital means one has humanity, and when showing compassion towards somebody you feel good because you have made somebody happy. Ma-tron Edonga motivated and talked about the im-portance of prayer as a nurse,  

nurses need to make prayer their yardstick as they cannot make it without prayer. She empha-sized that nursing needs someone who is com-passionate about people because people need to be loved as God loved us. She also said that pa-tients need to be treated equally, must not be shouted at, be treated with respect and they need to be given health education when new di-agnosis has been done. Nurses need to advo-cate for patients, re-unite and not embarrass the profession. Nurses pledged that they will always commit themselves on their work and to what is best for the patients.

 

Patient Information Leaflets and questionnaires handed out to the community to monitor the

effectiveness of the intervention.

Our Pharmacy team involved in educating com-munity about management and Epilepsy treat-ment.

Education, Management and Treatment are the best implements in fighting diseases and giv-ing hope to our communities. National Epilepsy awareness day at St. Andrews hospital was one of the tools used by the Pharmacy department to fight diseases and giving hope to the Umuziwabantu community. The hospital saw a need of educating patients about diseases while treating them at the same time for the best outcome. The Pharmacy department went to Gateway clinic and Outpatient department to educate people about epilepsy and how to man-age it.

The objectives of the awareness

To emphasize importance of taking treatment

To emphasize non-medicinal measures on management of epilepsy

To reduce the negative stigma associated with epilepsy

To enhance knowledge of epilepsy hence change the belief systems

After the presentation on epilepsy the department used a questionnaire to assess the effec-

GatewayClinicandOPD

 

TRADITIONAL HEALERS

Some patients approach traditional healers when they discover some sick-ness and when the sickness gets worse they start seeking clinical/medical attention therefore during Im-bizo traditional healers were encour-aged to work together with Department of Health. When they are visited by pa-tients with TB symptoms and other dis-eases they must refer those patients for medical attention.

Mr. Mhlamvu from Harding South Afri-can Police Service explained he the role of SAPS in crime prevention to the com-munity. He encouraged the community to be active and report those involved in crime to the police for better living and in order to reduce crime within communi-ties. Furthermore he highlighted the dangers of substance abuse. The more crime prevention the better living for all communities.

Sr. Zikizela promoted the ex-miners programme that is of-fered by St. Andrews hospital to the community.

CRIME PREVENTION

EX-MINERS PROGRAMME

On the 25 and the 27th of June 2012, St. Andrews Hospital hosted child protection cam-paign in Gateway clinic and at KwaJali concerning teenage pregnancy, sexual assaults, Domestic violence, Types of abuse and the role of Crisis Centre in connection with these problems. Sr. Lungu emphasized the role of a parent on raising a child, she encouraged the community to learn to sit down with their children and teach them about what to ex-pect in life, and to alert them on challenges they will come across as they grow. Different types of abuse were brought to the attention of the community and are; Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Psychological abuse and Sexual abuse. The parents were also encour-aged to support their children and ensure that sexual assault cases are reported.

KwaJali Community

Who attended Imbizo

GATEWAY CLINIC AND KWAJALI

 

PHARMASIST

The Pharmacist advised the patients to take their treat-ment accordingly and that they should continue taking it. He also alerted them about the side effects and changes they should expect as a result of the medication.

DIETICIAN

Our dietician informed the patients about different foods they should eat, she emphasized that the patients must eat different kinds of food and each meal must contain different nutrients in order for the body to function well. Furthermore she mentioned that they must not eat same kind of food all the time.

SR. IN-CHARGE OF OPD AND OUR PATIENTS

Diabetes and Hypertension awareness day was held on the 28th of June 2012 at St. Andrews Hospital by the Outpatient Department. Presentations were based on how to manage Diabetes and Hypertension with and without treatment, how to live and eat healthy. Patients were also given pamphlets guiding them on how to eat healthy food. Both Pharmacist and Dietician presented about how to live a healthy life style in Diabetes and Hy-pertension.

 

HCF members leading a song during the nurses prayer day

Sr. L.G. Dondashe was the pro-gramme director for the day Prophets Reindoph and Moses giving a

word of God during Nurses prayer

NURSES PRAYER

National Epilepsy awareness Day

CHILD PROTECTION WEEK

Social Worker Bhengu explaining types of abuse to the patients

Communities views on Abuse and other health issues

Sr. Ncayiyana addressing the youth about consequences of unsafe sex

Patients assessed after the presentation Patients paying attention to the Epilepsy awareness presentation

Our Pharmacist who coordinated and made success of epilepsy awareness day

 

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Harding  

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Phone: 039 433 1955 

Fax:: 039 433 1529 

E‐mail: nkosi.zwane@kznhealth.gov.za 

NEWLY APPOINTMENTS APRIL—JUNE 2012

NAME  RANK 

1.  N.B . Mbuthuma  Support Service Officer 

2.  N.W.  Cemane  Nurse 

3.  L.S. Nabu  Enrolled Nurse 

4.  S. Jeza  ENA 

5.  L.E. Ncayiyana  ENA 

6.  M. Atcha  ENA 

7.  B.E. Maquthu  Co‐ordinator—Q.A 

8.  J.S. Mdluli  Enrolled Nurse 

9.  T. Bhili  Social Worker 

10.  B.F. Kheswa  Enrolled Nurse 

11.  E. Mbanjwa  Enrolled Nurse 

12.  L. Mbewana  Data Capture 

13.  P.C. Ntanzi  Chief Audiology 

14.  N.N. Ndala  Opera onal Manager 

15.  L.G. Nyawo  Opera onal Manager 

16.  R.S Govender  Finance Manager 

17.  G.S Bhengu  Social Worker 

18.  N.M. Mkhwanazi  Clinical Nurse Prac oner 

19.  B.N. Kapah  Clinical Nurse Prac oner 

20.  M. Mbuyisa  Nursing Assistant 

21.  K.W. Cele  Ward Clerk 

22.  Y.F Sikhafungana  Die cian 

23.  B.C. Zama  Professional Nurse 

24.  Z.A. Mtolo  Senior Finance Manage‐

ment  Officer 

25.  C.N. Sifolo  Professional Nurse 

26.  T.T. Mbangeni  Medical Officer 

27.  B. Jaji  Opera onal Manager ‐D 

Ward 

28.  A. Qashini  Professional Nurse 

29.  M.A. Mkhize  Driver 

30.  T.C. Nkonzo  Records Officer 

31.  T.M. Machi  Environmental Health 

Prac oner 

32.  N.P. Mzobe  Nursing Assistant 

33.  F.H.N. Nhlumayo  Nursing Assistant 

34.  W.S. Nzimande  Safety Officer 

35. P.P. Mnguni  Professional Nurse 

JOKES

A doctor remarked on his pa ents, ruddy com‐plexion. “I know” the pa ent said “It’s high blood pressure, it’s from my family. “Your mother’s side, or father’s side?” ques oned the doctor. Neither, my wife’s. “What?” the doctor said “that can’t be, how can you get it from your wife’s family?” “Oh yeah,” the pa ent responded, “You should meet them some me”! 

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A man wasn’t feeling well so he went to the doc‐tor. A er examining him the doctor took his wife aside, and said, “your husband has a very sensi‐ve heart. I am afraid he’s not going to make it, 

unless you treat him like a king, which means you are at his every beck and call, 24 hours a day and that he doesn’t have to do anything himself. On the way home the husband asked with a note of concern “what did he say?” “Well”, the lady re‐sponded, “he said it looks like you probably won’t make it.”  

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A drunk man phoned the local police department to report that thieves had been in his car. “They have stolen the dashboard, the steering wheel, the brake pedal, even the accelerator,” he cried out. However, before the police inves ga on could start, the phone rang a second  me, and the same voice came over the line. “Never mind,” the drunk said with a hiccup. “I got in the back seat by mistake.” 

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A drunk man was in front of a judge. The judge says, ‘ Sir you’ve been brought here for drinking.’ The drunk says: ‘Okay, let’s get started.’