ISSUE 37 JANUARY—MARCH 2015

EDEN’DAILY NEWSLETTER

“Together we move South Africa forward”

VISION Efficient Dedicated Health Care Services To Our Community

Contents Page

Inside this issue: Office of the CEO MEC visit to EDH WKU Strategic Planning Workshop Quality improvement Project KMC Project Human Resource Department STI, Condom & Pregnancy Awareness EDH Staff achievements Promoting Healthy lifestyle EDH Compliments New appointments EDH Maintenance Dept.

CONTACT DETAILS

Lot 89 Selby Msimang Road

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Plessislaer, 3216

Tel: 033 395 4020

Fax: 033 395 4094

e-mail: samke.mncube@kznhealth.gov.za

www.kznhealth.gov.za

Contact: Samke Mncube (PRO)

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MRS. ZSI NDWANDWE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

OFFICE OF THE CEOOFFICE OF THE CEO

“Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. If one of them falls down, the oth-er can help him up” To my beloved A Team, I want to express my sincere ap-preciation for the commitment you have shown in 2014, I believe that you will push much harder for 2015. Arise and shine EDH, there is a lot in stock for us!!! Phambi-li nokubambisana phambili!!!!

The hand of the Almighty Creator is upon us at EDH , when one considers the outputs and over-whelming changes and activities that are rolled out in an integrative and collaborative manner, as it is said in the Christian Bible– “the Fourth Man is indeed amongst the three that were put to burn to death in the fire”. The Hospital is humbled by the achievements, some of which are men-tioned here below:

The Department of Health is in partnership with Health Systems Trust (HST ) and they have introduced a Computerized Patient Record System-VEMR. Edendale Hospital is one of the pi-lot centers. Phase 1 has been initiated with the setting up of a Patient Registration System.

The Hospital has successfully hosted a Door to Door Campaign on the 26 March 2015 at Unit 14 in collaboration with Umgungundlovu Municipality, Hon. Cllr S Gwala and Impilwenhle Clinic– Ms Fikile Mntungwa is the Facility Manager.

EDH has trained 98 Nurses on HIV Counselling &Testing (HCT) and new ARV guidelines. The HCT screening is now provided by the nurses in the nursing units. The Hospital has trained three(3) nurses for surgical Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) and ten (10) nurses were trained on ESMOE - Essential Steps in the Management of Obstetric emergencies.

Central Chronic Medication Dispensing— Patients have been identified who will collect medi-cation supplies at Medirite Shoprite, which has reduced client waiting time in the ARV Depart-ment.

TB Champions were appointed and trained on TB guidelines, they are now providing TB screening services and education in the wards. This has improved a bacteriological coverage rate from 36,7% to 98,9%.

A 50% cost reduction was achieved as a cost saving measure for February 2015 on blood usage and it amounted to R849 000.

MOM-CONNECT PROJECT – Current number of mothers enrolled at Edendale Hospital is sit-ting at 6330

Chronic Medication – 4 sites have been confirmed for chronic medication distribution. The commencement date was 25 February 2015 to decongest Outpatient Pharmacy.

Improved Quality Initiatives and Compliance with National Core Standards (NCS) An Ortho-paedic Female Unit –6B1

The institution has managed to appoint 3 people living with disability.

Most of critical posts were filled.

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EDH express gratitude to Mr Marcus McGilvray, found-

er and the CEO, of Edendale Hospital WhizzKids (EDH

WKU). In addition, the Honourable MEC for Health, Dr

SM Dhlomo wanted to meet with EDH WKU CEO in per-

son in order to share views, mission and objectives be-

hind the strength and the philosophy of WhizzKids Unit-

ed Health Academy.

We acknowledge the formation programs that are

rolled out from the WKU have exerted a positive impact

in the lifestyle change and behaviour of the participat-

ing Youth from around Edendale Hospital.

MEC VISIT TO WHIZZKIDS CLINICMEC VISIT TO WHIZZKIDS CLINIC

Mr M McGilvray—the Founder and the CEO for Whizzkids Youth Health Academy with Mrs ZSI Ndwandwe—Edendale Hospital CEO and Dr SM Dhlomo—Honourable MEC for Health.

This day turned out to be a very signifi-

cant day to the Game changers of WKU -

a fifteen minutes session was maximized

to an hour programme. Whizzkids team

had a marvelous day rub bing shoulders

with Dr SM Dhlomo in their soccer pitch.

. The MEC for Health wanted to spend

more time with young athletes within

our health programme and despite a

very busy schedule he and his busy team

took time to have a moment with the

Youth . The CEO of WKU, Mr Marcus

McGilvray together with Dr SM Dlhomo

shared ideas with WKU CEO, on ap-

proaches towards multiplying this ser-

vice in the Province, towards Youth and

Adolescent Health Promotion.

MEC for Health Dr S Dhlomo inaction with the Game Changers

MEC for Health Dr SM Dhlomo visited Edendale Hospital

WhizzKids ( EDH WKU) on 14 March 2015.The main aim

of the visit was to explore the prospects of developing

more WKU Health Academies across the Province. The

MEC confirmed that he is “big fan” of EDH WKU

achievements, and the MEC for Health was particularly

impressed with the number of youth who accessed

WKU services.

STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETINGSTRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING——27 FEBRUARY 201527 FEBRUARY 2015

Edendale Hospital hosted its Strategic Planning Workshop on the 27 February 2015 in Trizon Towers. This was a fruitful Workshop which was well attended by EDH Management, Hospi-tal Board members, Organized Labour, Batho Pele Ambassadors and ABSA Bank. The pro-gramme was facilitated by Mr D Thangalan (EDH Finance Manager); Strategic Planning Overview presented by Mrs ZSI Ndwandwe (EDH CEO); Presentation on Ophthalmology Services at EDH by Dr TJ Matubatuba (EDH Clinical Unit Head: Ophthalmology); Presenta-tion on blood usage cost containment achievements by Dr R Wise (EDH Clinical Unit Head: ICU) and Presentation on Urology achievement by Dr M Alsharef ( Urology Specialist).

Audience (Edendale Hospital Staff) listening attentively to Mrs ZSI Ndwandwe—EDH Chief Executive Officer, as she delivered an opening address to set the tone for the Edendale Hos-pital Strategic Planning Meeting on 27 February 2015 at Trizon Towers (pictured right). Stra-tegic Planning is a valuable exercise in planning how to achieve our goals going forward.

MEDICAL DEPTMEDICAL DEPT—— QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVESQUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES

Since January 2015, the Medical Department has started to encourage Positive staff attitude as it is one of the six priorities. This improves staff morale by:

Having an employee of the month in each and every ward. Employee of the month photo is taken and displayed on the notice boards.

Every month Medical Department choose the best ward by using 8 quality tools whereby we do peer review audits, best is awarded a certificate according to score.

As a result most of the compliments were awarded to Medical wards by the community. There is a remarkable change in staff morale and attitude.

The criteria for the employee of the month is as follows: Punctuality & Correct uniform Absenteeism & Honest/ loyal Good interpersonal relations Positive attitude; Competent & Flexible

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The new look for Edendale Hospital Human Resource officials

NEW HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMNEW HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM

EDENDALE HOSPITAL KMC HAND CRAFT PROJECTEDENDALE HOSPITAL KMC HAND CRAFT PROJECT

Edendale Hospital Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has introduced handwork to all mother in KMC.

This initiative is to keep them busy while admitted in hospital as most stay long in hospital. The

beads with alphabets were donated by Miss NJ Radebe (KMC Support Service Officer). The

moms create key holders and bangles for themselves. This Project is performed during lunch

times. Anyone wishing to donate beads or other hand—craft articles should please contact Sr

Motsetse @ KMC.

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STI, CONDOM & PREGNANCY AWARENESS WEEK STI, CONDOM & PREGNANCY AWARENESS WEEK

On the 10 –16 February 2015 Edendale hospital staff embarked on a Campaign to raise awareness in the hospital. On STI, Condom and pregnancy plus distribution of condoms. The aim of campaign was to inform and educate passing the message across that HIV can be prevented by safe sexual practice. The Edendale staff visited Gateway clinic, MOPD, SOPD, CDC illustrating and educating patients about knowledge of HIV/Aids, STI’s. The mes-sage was clear “ prevention is better then cure”. This day marked very significantly since we managed to accommodate large number of patients and Edendale staff who were willing to lend us an ear to listen. The campaign included bringing to light other sexual practices - i.e. gay and lesbian.

As Edendale hospital we felt the need to embark on action rather than on silence, since the office of the Premiere in KwaZulu Natal Province is concentrating more on prevention of various diseases. We tried by all means to communicate both on communicable and non communicable pandemic diseases and received warm reception and excellent hospitality during our campaign .

Above: Health educational talk and the awareness march across the hospital by Outpatient staff

Above: Edendale Gateway Clinic Staff demonstrating to patients how to use male con-doms. The use of the female condom was also encouraged to empower females.

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PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLEPROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Some of Edendale Hospital Runners. From Left : Miss Nana Duma (Student Nurse); Mrs Samke Mncube (Public Relations Officer); Mr Nkosinathi Myamya (Enrolled Nursing Assis-tant);Mrs Busi Xulu (Food Service Manager); Mr Benjamin Mlaba (Handyman—Plumber) ; Mr Zwe Madlala (Supply Officer) and Mr Mthokozisi Bhengu (Laboratory)

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTSTAFF ACHIEVEMENT

Brian Booth, nineteen years of age , is a first year student at Edendale Nursing Campus and lives with his grandparents in Howick . Edendale Hospital proud of Mr Booth was honored with his partner, Ms Sbongakonke Magubane to repre-sent South Africa in the Youth Champi-onship and Latin American Dance Cate-gory in Russia. According to Mr Booth, it was a fabulous experience and he expe-rienced a winter climate at the time it was summer here back at home. The Edendale Hospital Management and Staff wish Mr Brian Booth all of the Best and excellence in his studies and all his future endeavors.

MR B BOOTH EDENDALE NURSING CAM-

PUS: STUDENT NURSE

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COMPLIMENTSCOMPLIMENTS

Compliments are to be given whenever due!!! We would like to convey our appreciation to the community we serve as Edendale Hospital. With great honour we would like to take this opportunity to present what the commu-nity thinks of EDH.

From: Spha Bele [mailto:skhonzazh@gmail.com]

Sent: 27 March 2015 12:32 PM To: Mncube Samke

Subject: Job well done

Good day

Today, i was in your hospital (27/03/15). I went to skin clinic and i spent less then 10 min. I

than went to the pharmacy and i spent less then 15 min. All in all, i spent less then 30 min in your hospital.

I would then like to commend you for the good job that you are doing. Last year i sent an e-mail

complaining about the service, but today there has been a very great improvement. You are the

best. I hope the minister, Dr Dlomo is proud of your institution. I will also pass this to him as my comrade.

Thanking you.

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EDENDALE HOSPITALEDENDALE HOSPITAL——COMPLIMENTSCOMPLIMENTS

From: mdungenv@gmail.com [mailto:mdungenv@gmail.com] Sent: 12 March 2015 09:41 PM To: Mncube Samke Subject: LETTER of APPRECIATION I N. Mdunge the brother of T Mdunge write this letter on behalf of my brother who was admitted in 1F at Edendale Hospital . T Mdunge wants to give a BIG THANKS to all the Staff and the Doctors of Ward 1F that were on duty during his stay at the Hospital. He said the whole Staff were very KIND and PATIENT, not to him alone but to ALL the patients. I am also very pleased by your commitment guys. KEEP IT UP!! With thanks N.V.Mdunge

From: lungiswa qotyana [mailto:lungiswaqotyana@outlook.com]

Sent: 16 January 2015 08:27 AM To: Mncube Samke

Subject: Good morning

I am so happy have found your hospital details on the web, I just want to thank the hospital team of 2009 for treating me very well when I was growing my baby who was born prematurely, I got great hospitality together with my son, now my son is 5years old, its all thanks to the hospital. I took a pic last month on his graduation party, l would like him to visit the hospital one day. Thank you. Lungiswa

Edendale Hospital welcomes constructive and objective comments from our community and it is an indication that we are on the right direction, - two way communication pro-cess– progressive feedback ! It does keep our selves under check! Colleagues let us please keep up the good work—A TEAM!!! Phambili EDH Phambili!!!!

From: Masinga Jabulile

Sent: 04 March 2015 01:46 PM To: Ndlovu Phumzile

Cc: Ndwandwe Zanele; Buhle.Maphanga2@kznhealth.gov.za; Khumalo Kumbuzile; Zulu Phumelele; Jabulile Ngubane; Preshnie Moodley; Zuma May

Subject: Good Staff Attitude and Implementation of IPC Practices

Good Day Mrs Ndlovu Let us give praise where it is due I am from Ward 6B1 @ Edendale Hospital and I witnessed the implementation of NCS in action It felt wonderful to observe staff there displaying good manners and wonderful staff attitude and ap-propriate implementation of IPC practices Excellence is possible in patient-I say so because that was my observation in ward 6B1 today Kind Regards Masinga-IPC

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NEW APPOINTMENTSNEW APPOINTMENTS

SURNAME AND INITIALS RANK

NDLOVU S.J PN: ORTHOPAEDICS SPECIALITY

NICOLAOU M.A. MEDICAL OFFICER

MA NDIVU T MEDICAL OFFICER

SHELEMBE Z MEDICAL OFFICER

SEETAHAL S MEDICAL OFFICER

MUNGLY S.F.K MEDICAL OFFICER

CHUNTARPUSAT I MEDICAL OFFICER G3

ERASMUS P.P. MEDICAL OFFICER

KANANA P. MEDICAL OFFICER: GR3

MHLONGO B.G LECTURER NURSE

GOVENDER S. LECTURER

MHLONGO B.G LECTURER NURSE

LEITH T.P. OPERATIONAL MANAGER

SHEZI S.B OM GENERAL

MCHUNU G.T.P OM SPC

MSEZANE R.L. PN: CRITICAL CARE GR2

SINGH R PN GENERAL

MSWANE D.C PN PAEDS

SHABALALA N.R PROFESSIONAL NURSE (ICU)

MLABA N.M PROFESSIONAL NURSE

NYEMBE L.M. PN: OT GR1

NNKABINDE N.P. PN: O&G GR1

YEMBE L.M. PN: OT

NTOMBELA N.M. DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHER

SHOZI. A.H LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR

GUDZA T.T PHARMACIST

GRACE HG SECRETARY TO CEO

SIGCAWU PP OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

SURNAME AND INITIALS RANK

GWALA H.G. GENERAL ORDERLY

MZILIKAZI N. ADMIN CLERK: RADIOLOGY

NZIMANDE T.H. ADMIN CLERK: RADIOLOGY

VAN DER MERWE N.E. ENA: GR1

MSEBE Q.N.N EN

HLABANGANI S.Z.P EN

MBONGWA T.C EN

NDLOVU N.P EN

MNGUNI H.N EN

DLAMINI T.M EN

MAJOLA N.P EN

ZUMA L EN

MNCUBE X.T EN

SHABANE T.T EN

MALINGA B EN

NDLOVU T EN

NZIMANDE P.N EN

ZUMTHEMBU S.B ADMIN CLERK

CEBEKHULU L DATA CAPTURER

JAMA N.M HR OFFICER

MGOBHOZI S COMM SERVE NURSE

NXUMALO N.S ADMIN CLERK

MTOLO NP ADMIN CLERK

MALUNGA F.N X-RAY CLERK

SEKHONYANA N.Y ADMIN CLERK

ZUMA M.M ARTISAN FOREMAN

Edendale Hospital welcomes all new staff members to the A-Team!!! Please enjoy your stay at EDH, serve our community with courage and hope.

EDENDALE HOSPITALEDENDALE HOSPITAL——MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

EDH is now in compliance with the National Core Standard requirement in terms of direc-tional signs from the N3 Freeway. The N3 signs were manufactured and erected by Depart-ment of Transport . The signs posted along Archie Gumede Street and the R56 road which falls under Msunduzi Municipality jurisdiction. The approval to erect signage was granted by Msunduzi Municipality and EDH Maintenance Department Staff went the extra mile in putting them up. This was made possible under the supervision of Mr M Ndlovu—EDH Chief Artisan and Mr PP Bhengu—Transport Service Manager.Well Done Colleagues!

EDH Maintenance Staff in action