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ESHOWE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Special points of
interest:
Giving is Better Than
Receiving
Quotable Quotations
Ixoxwa Ngezithombe
Inside this issue:
Quality & Christ-
mas Day
2
Mental Health
Awareness
4
Annual Cerebral
Palsy Christmas
5
Sukuma Sakhe
Project
6
Button Ceremony 7
Wellness Clinic 8
Ezemidlalo 9
OCTOBER—DECEMBER 2011
THE CEO’S CORNER
Siyacobelelana
Volume 1 Issue 4 OCTOBER—DECEMBER 2011
We are now in the fourth
quarter of the final year. We
are grateful to God for being
with us every second of the
day for we walk by faith not
by sight: 2nd Corinthians 5:7.
As the Hospital we have taken
remarkable strides this year in
service delivery. On the 21
November 2011 we even float
our flag high when we were
nominated for the Cleanest
Hospital Awards
where we
scooped position
one at National
Level. The Man-
agement wishes
to commend all
the staff for all
the good work
and for going
that extra mile in
ensuring that
quality services are
rendered to our cus-
tomers at all times.
Thank you so much,
your hard work doesn’t
go unnoticed. It is good
to report that up to this
point we have achieved
all the targets that we
have set for ourselves
at the beginning of the
year as the hospital.
The credit goes to each
one of you at the opera-
tional level and this
proves that teamwork is
the power. Let me take
this opportunity to wish
everybody who is writing
exams at this point, good
luck! Knowledge is power
and as the institution we
are investing in you. To
those who are going on
leave, enjoy it responsibly,
use your money wisely,
and don’t forget that life
goes on even after the fes-
tive season. To those who
will be working execute
your duties with passion
and pride for We Belong,
We Care, We Serve. Wish-
ing you all a Merry
Christmas and a Prosper-
ous new year!!!
QUOTABLE QUOTATIONS
Seeking to understand and be understood make a glory file of thank you letters and
compliments you receive, no matter how small review it often.
How to achieve exceptional customer service. Your attitude is the first key to customer
service. Your actions are the second key to satisfaction in doing the above, you affect a
lot of business.
Reward yourself immediately, the same day and every time you do an outstanding job.
Challenge yourself to find something to like about everyone you meet.
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On the 9th of December 2011
Eshowe District Hospital hosted a
quality open day and Christmas
party for the staff. The quality day
started at 09h00 - 12h00 and Christ-
mas party from 12h00– 14h00.
The hospital CEO Mrs. CNN
Mkhwanazi welcomed all the at-
tendees.
The purpose of the day was done by
Acting Medical Manager Dr MS
Buthelezi who highlighted the im-
portance of rendering high quality
care to the patients/clients we
serve, and also continuously im-
proving because quality is a journey
not destination. The institution re-
flected back on quality improve-
ment projects that were done dur-
ing the year.
The wards/Clinics and Depart-
ments presented their Quality Im-
provement Projects. Our judges
who evaluated the presentations
were Mrs A Khathi a Deputy Quali-
ty Assurance from the Provincial
Office, Mrs. N Kunene Quality As-
surance from District Office , Mrs. P
Harrison from URC Health Care
Improvement KZN Co-Ordinator
and Mrs T Zulu AET trainer.
The presentations for female medi-
cal ward was presented by Opera-
tional Manger N Shoba from ward 2
and female infectious ward 8 by ND
Mpungose. Second presentation
was done by P Majubane from
pharmacy. Third by Mr. X Ndzulu
FIO, fourth by JNN Sibiya from
Siphilile Clinic. The results were
as follows: 1st Prize was awarded
to Siphilile Clinic, 2nd to ward 8
and the 3rt to Pharmacy depart-
ment.
The Quality Assurance Manager
Mrs. J Marais presented the quali-
ty improvement project under
cleanliness that won 1st prize un-
der the six Priority Areas by the
National Health Care Excellence
Awards in November 2011 in
Boksburg (Birchwood Hotel).
Eshowe Hospital strives for excel-
lence!
The Choir entertained everybody
who attended.
Mrs. A Khathi who was the guest
speaker, congratulated Eshowe
Hospital for doing such marvel-
ous work, and for being the clean-
est hospital in the country. She
also stressed the importance of
working together because this is
the result of team spirit and team-
work. We need to work on the six
Priority Areas as they are not ne-
gotiable.
The management of Eshowe Hos-
pital thanked Mrs. Khathi for her
motivation and encouragement,
and felt honored to share this spe-
cial day with her.
Mr E Venketsamy HR Manager
awarded the Batho Pele Quarterly
certificates. The third quarter was
awarded to Mr CS Shandu from
MOPD and the fourth quarter to
Mrs A Jones from Pharmacy. Mrs
A Sloan from HR Department pre-
sented AET achievers.
Quality Assurance Manager pre-
sented the cleanest Departments
for the year after auditing. IPC
floating trophy was awarded to
IPC representative ZC Shange
from female surgical ward for best
IPC representative for the year.
OHS Mrs. R Chetty awarded Mrs.
H Dirksen from food service with
a token appreciation for being the
best OHS Representative of the
year
Congratulations to all depart-
ments who contributed towards
quality improvement in the Hos-
pital and may this be a motivation
to all.
X-Mas PARTY
Christmas party started at 12h00,
and a Christmas lunch was served
to the staff and ended at 14h00.
The day was a great success, well
attended and enjoyed by all.
QUALITY AND CHRISTMAS DAY EVENT
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QUALITY AND CHRISTMAS DAY PARTY
Mrs. CNN Mkhwanazi CEO handing
over the 2nd Prize to ND Mpungose.
Guest speaker Mrs. A Khathi
Staff enjoying themselves on a Christ-
mas Party
Mrs. CNN
Mkhwanazi
(CEO) hand-
ing over the
1st Prize to
JNN Sibiya
Mrs. CNN
Mkhwanazi
(CEO) hand-
ing over the
3rd Prize to P
Majubane.
Trophy and Certificate awarded to Eshowe
Hospital
On the 10th of November 2011 Eshowe District Hos-
pital commemorate a world mental health day. The
main Theme was “ The Great Push; Investing in
Mental Health”. The world federation for mental
health continues to push its vision of a world in
which mental health is a priority for all people.
Mental health refers to our cognitive for emotional
well-being. Mental health and mental illness is part
of every country, culture, age group and socio-
economic status.
Mental health conditions not only cause suf-
fering to people who are mentally ill but also
to their families who care for them. Statistics show
that in every society, at least one in ten adults have a
mental disorder and one out of four people around
the world will experience mental illness.
The best way to create change about mental health is
through action and advocacy in each community.
Mental illness is a disturbance in mind state in vari-
ous forms which can be mood, perception speech,
behavior or thought. Possible cause, Prolonged
stress , substance abuse e.g. cannabis, cocaine, etc.
Trauma–
emotional
and physical
and System
diseases ,
e.g. HIV.
Brain diseas-
es, e.g. tu-
mor Inher-
itance.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
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It really did Eshowe Hospital good to
know that there are still so many
kind, generous and caring people left
in the world, the art of giving has not
yet come extinct. Try it sometimes,
give from the heart without expecting
anything in return. It is indeed one of
life’s greatest joys to witness the hap-
piness you can create by giving. Dif-
ferent people donated toys to the chil-
dren in wards i.e. Mbali and ward 7.
smiles were written on their faces.
Eshowe Hospital management would
like to thank you all.
GIVING IS BETTER THAN RECEIVING
Matthew Dall, Ryan Dall and
Claire Balmer
Mr. Roy Moonsamy donated toys in the
Pediatric wards
Mrs. N Ntuli the Social worker talking
to patients Dr MS Buthelezi talking to patients with
Mental illness
On the 8th of December 2011, the
Eshowe District hospital Rehabili-
tation team hosted the annual
Cerebral Palsy Christmas Party.
A party which was held at the
Nursing School, catered for ap-
proximately 110 children with
Cerebral Palsy and their mothers
or caregivers.
Each child received a toy, donat-
ed by East
Coast Ra-
dio’s Toy
Story, as well
as two good-
ie bags con-
taining vari-
ous non-
perishable
items and
toiletries. A
hot lunch of
Pap, Wors,
Mince and
Relish as well as various snacks
and drinks was served. This deli-
cious lunch was kindly prepared
by Heather and her staff in the
kitchen. The Zulu Fadder provid-
ed entertainment of a traditional
song and dance routine, which
they had previously performed at
COP 17.
The wonderful day was made
possible by our generous sponsors.
We would like to thank the follow-
ing: Browns Cash and Carry
(Eshowe and Gingindlovu) ; Ikhwe-
zi Eshowe; The Grace and Truth
Foundation; Eshowe meat compa-
ny; Pick ‘n Pay Eshowe; Sunset
Rock Spur; Eshowe Junior School;
East Coast Radio; Chicken Licken
Eshowe; Ample Air; Zulu Fadder;
Hospital Kitchen Staff and the
Nursing School.
We would like
to thank the fol-
lowing people
Mrs. Naidoo
and family; Da-
no de Waal;
Monica Calrossi
and Michelle.
The day was
thoroughly en-
joyed by all
who attended!
ANNUAL CEREBRAL PALSY CHRISTMAS PARTY
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The staff of OT and children with Cerebral Palsy
Children with Cerebral Palsy and
their Parents receiving the presents on
the Christmas party
The staff of OT handing over the pre-
sents to Children with Cerebral Palsy
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Mhla zingama 30-31
kuZibandlela, Ecekeni
endaweni yase Nqoleni
kwakunemidlalo kanobhut-
shuzwayo eyayihlelwe in-
hlangano Iphambili Ngentu-
thuko Community Develop-
ment eyi(NPO).
Lenhlangano yaqala ngowe-
zi 2008. Lemidlalo iwusizo
olukhulu kubantu abasha,
ibavikela ukuba bangazitholi
sebebandakanyeka
ophuzweni oludakayo noma
ezidakamizweni,
ikakhulukazi kulesisikhathi
samaholidi.
Amaqembu ayedlala ayey-
ishumi nesishiyagalolunye
ngomhlaka 30 kuyena uZ-
ibandlela. Ngalo usuku
lokuqala kwakukhona uMnu
Joe Hudla ongumsakazi
wezemidlalo oKhozini FM ,
okuyikho okwaphinde
kwabanikeza umdlandla
wokukhombisa amakhono
abo ekukhahleleni ibhola.
Bonke basebefuna ukudlulela
kumafayineli ayezodlala
ngosuku olulandelayo.
Ngelanga lesibili lango-
mhlaka 31 kwase kudlalwa
amafayineli. Kwakumnandi
kudelile, uzibona nje
izinsizwa ukuthi zizimisele
Ngalo ilanga lesibili
ngesikhathi sekhefu
kwaphinde kwaba khona
uNksz Christa Biyela
owayevela ehhovisini
likaNdunankulu owayey-
isikhulumi sosuku, exwayisa
intsha mayelana nesandulela
ngculazi kanye nengculazi.
Wayebaluleka ngokubaluleka
kokuyozihlola kanye
nokuzithiba ocansini , ukudla
ukudla okufanele, ukuzivo-
cavoca nokuthi uma sekwen-
zekile wabanalo, phela qala
wenze ucansi oluphephile use-
benzise ijazi lomkhwenyana,
nokuthi uma usunalo lokho
akusho ukuthi usuzofa ikhona
imishanguzo yokuthithibalisa
igciwane lengculazi.
Isibhedlela saseShowe sasisiza
ngokuhlola umfutho ophake-
me, ushukela,igciwane lengcu-
lazi nesifo sofuba. Isibalo sa-
bantu abahlolwa sekuh-
langanisa izinsuku zombili u-
30 kanye no 31 kwabangu 62.
Abomnyango wezasekhaya
babekhona ukusiza labo aba-
bedinga usizo mayelana noma-
SUKUMA SAKHE PROJECT
Abomnyango wezempilo behlola umfutho
ophezulu uJoe Hudla
Abomnyango Wezasekhaya benikezela usizo
emphakathini
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BUTTONING CEREMONY FOR GROUP 10/10 AND GROUP 10/11
On the 30th of November 2011, two
(2) groups were celebrating their
achievements on passing their exam-
ination. The program was being di-
rected by Mr. SP Khanyeza who wel-
comed all the guests that were pre-
sent.
Group 10/10 passed their 1st year
SANC examination with 100% pass
rate. The nursing school staff as well
as the learners were ecstatic about
this occasion and thanked god for
this achievement.
Group 10/11 was the new group
intake at the Nursing School on
01 October 2011 and they were
writing their 1st qualifying End-
Block Test so they obtained their
Green Buttons.
The Nursing School Principal and
staff thanked the Eshowe District
Hospital Management and the
entire staff for the continuous
support given to them and the
learners.
The Nursing management was
represented by Matron Ncube
and PRO Mrs. Z.E. Jaffe.
Matron Ncube was responsible
for awarding the buttons as well
as motivating the learners for
being accountable for their acts
and omissions in the clinical
area and also assured them of
the necessary support and
guidance all the way through
professional development.
Tutors of Nursing School Campus Students Group 10/10 and Group
10/11
Mrs. IN Ncube, BV Zulu 10/10
and Lecturer
Ms. PF Dlam-
ini
Mrs. IN Ncube,
TN Gumede
10/11 and Lec-
turer Mrs. HA
Gumede
The staff clinic was started in 2001.
It was operating on Tuesday morn-
ings from 08h00-10h00 in MOPD by
Mrs. IM Lewis. Mrs. ME Reynecke
Program Manager (OHS & IPC)
took over in 2004.
Mrs. ME Reynecke identified that
there is a need for a full time staff
clinic where they will receive total
care that will improve work perfor-
mance . Mrs. Reynecke motivated
for a venue and the renovation of
the building that was identified .
The full time clinic was started in
January 2006; she also motivated for
a doctor to see all the sick staff dai-
ly , an EAP practitioner and a full
time OHS manger. In January 2006
Dr. E Brits started to see the staff in
the morning and also prescribed
treatment that they received from
the pharmacy, this ensured that
staff did not leave their work areas
and absenteeism was reduced. In
July 2006 Mrs. R Chetty (OHS)
started at the clinic , the staff start-
ed visiting the clinic every day
07h00-16h00. The services ren-
dered at the clinic are: treatment of
sick staff, baselines for new staff,
family planning, routine periodical
Chest X-ray, HCT, counseling and
also the availability of ARV’s and
injuries on duty. Awareness days
were done for staff. The hospital
had voluntary EAP practitioners,
but there was a need for a full
time EAP practitioner. Miss L
Xulu joined the wellness team
in June 2008, now the clinic is
an ideal wellness clinic for all
staff, they can be offered treat-
ment for acute illness and
chronic medical conditions,
assisted with social problems.
This ensures happy, motivated
staff that increases production
and reduces absenteeism. The
wellness clinic building con-
sists of a consulting room for
Mrs. R Chetty / Dr Murugan, a
consulting room for Miss L
Xulu, a waiting area that can
also be used for counseling
and an office
for Mrs. ME
Reynecke
(IPCM) who
also attends
to the staff
when Mrs.
R Chetty is
not availa-
ble.
WELLNESS CLINIC
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Maintenance staff Mr L Koster
painting the clinic
Dr KD Murugan
Mrs. R Chetty OHS and Miss L
Xulu EAP Practitioner
Mrs. ME
Reynecke IPC
Manager
We Are Responsible, South Africa
is Taking Responsibility—South
Africa Must Have Zero % new
HIV Infections By 2015’’.
This year’s World Aids Day
theme is informed by the need to
work collectively in addressing
South Africa’s response to HIV
and AIDS pandemic.
South Africa, and indeed, Eshowe
Hospital joined the rest of the
world in marking the World AIDS
Day. A march was arranged to
raise awareness at the hospital.
The march started at Sinethemba
Clinic and continued to the lower
blocks.
The theme was ‘’I am Responsible,
The build-up campaigns for World
AIDS Day commenced in Novem-
ber 2011 with a series of communi-
ty dialogue with all social partners
and these campaigns will run
through to June 2012.
Staff were offered testing and
counseling voluntarily and all
joined in on the march.
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Hospital CEO with staff and pa-
tients talking about HIV/AIDS
Staff marching around the Hospital on
a World AIDS Day
Counselor SM Mtshali giving
a talk about HIV/ AIDS in the
Male Medical Ward
THE WORLD’S AIDS DAY
KHANYA AFRICA
On the 3rd of December 2011 Eshowe Hospital
multidisciplinary team visited the community of
Ncekwane at Nqamzane Primary School. The
purpose was to deliver Health Services to peo-
ple/clients from rural communities and reviving
Khanya Africa Project. This project is done by
Volunteers who have the community at heart.
The community attended in numbers because
they were excited, witnessing the government
going to people.
The following services were rendered:
Total Headcount =115
Minor Ailments = 115
Cervical Cancer Screening = 25
HCT = 53
HIV Positive = 7
Males = 3 Females = 4
TB Screening = 53 Prostate Cancer Screening = 7 We were also joined by the team from Vry-
heid and Benedictine. There was also Dr.
Bongani Nxumalo and Mrs. CNN
Mkhwanazi the Hospital CEO, who leads
by example.
Some clients were transferred to
Ndlangubo Clinic for further treatment.
Eshowe Hospital always strive for excel-
lence, in equal access to Health services
Khanya Africa!
Abasebenzi basesibhedlela saseShowe bebambisene
benza ezemiblalo zibe yimpumelelo kuwowonke
umuntu ofisa ukuzibandakanya nezemidlalo. Mhla
zingu 27 kuLwezi 2011 isibhedlela saseShowe siva-
kashelwe isibhedlela sakwaNongoma iBenedicton
kanye nabasebhange lase FNB, ngenhloso yokuzokhom-
bisana ukuthi ngabe ngobani abayizinqunqulu zebhola.
Phakathi kwemidlalo eyadlalwa kubalwa ibhola
lezinyawo okuyibhola elidlalwa ngabafana kanye
nebhola lomnqakiswano okuyibhola lamantombazane.
Ebholeni lamantombazane iShowe lahamba phambili
lahlula iBenedicton. Ebholeni labafana iBenedicton
yabhaxabula IFNB ngamagoli amabili kwelilodwa, kwa-
thi iShowe neBenedicton badlala ngokulinganayo el-
ilodwa ngapha nelilodwa ngale. Kwaba yimidlalo eyaba
mnandi kakhulu
yokuzijabulisa. Mhla zingu 3 kuZibandlela 2011
iShowe liphinde lavakashela eKing George. Leyo
kwabe kuyimidlalo yokuvala unyaka, eyadlala
kahle kakhulu noma isibhedlela saseShowe
abafana bengawinanga kodwa amantombazane
abuya ejabule kakhulu ephethe indebe. Njen-
goba unyaka uzoqala nje abasebenzi
basazimisele ngokuqhubeka benze abadume
ngakho
kwezemidlalo.
THATHA
SHOWE
THATHA!
EZEMIDLALO
Netball Team for Eshowe Hospital
Miss Xoli Myeni a
Netball Player hold-
ing a trophy they
won at King George
Soccer Team for Eshowe Hospital
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IXOXWA NGEZITHOMBE
Volume 1 Issue 4
Eshowe Hospital
staff helping a com-
munity member
with a routine test
This is what was happening on the quality day, people were
rewarded for their good job towards the community
Eshowe Hospital Staff with Joe
Hudla
ESHOWE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
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ESHOWE
TEL : 035 473 4500
FAX : 035 474 4914
EMAIL : [email protected]
Management and the PR
Office
Wishes all a Merry Christ-
mas
and a Happy New Year
Public Relations Office
would like to thank all
those who contributed to
a compilation of this
newsletter