DECEMBER/JANUARY 2007/08

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Wishing

you a blessed f

estive

season and a pr

osperous

new year.!!!!!

Mrs. P E Jafta

CEO Mbongolwane Hospital

Message from the Hospital CEO As the days go by, as the months come and go, so is the year. We have again reached that time of the year where we all think of the precious gift that our God almighty gave unto us. As we approach the end of the year I want you to look back, count your blessings, count them one by one and give thanks to the Lord. While doing so remember that unless a man’s soul is filled with good, his riches, wealth, honor and prosper-ity are vanity.

I thank you all for your contribution and commitment to im-prove service delivery in this institution. We have had some challenges in this year however we must not forget that the road to greatness is a hard one. The challenges encountered along the way are what makes us great.

May I take this opportunity to wish you a blessed festive season and a prosperous new year.

MBONGOLWANE DISTRICT HOSPITAL

MBONGOLWANE HOSPITAL P/Bag X126 Kwapett 3820 TEL: 035 476 6242 FAX: 035 476 6380

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Lending a helping hand 2

International day of disabled per-sons

3

Awareness week 4

Chiva visit 5

Open day 6

Open day 7

Speakers during open day 8

PRO CORNER 9

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE 10

From right is : Ms L L Mbele, Dr V M Geyer, Mrs K C Khumalo, Ms Nana Dube, and Sister Ntuli

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The Mbongolwane hospital Medical Social Worker C.N. Nkwanyana assist people who need wheelchairs who are unable to walk to access these assistive devices free of charge. These wheelchairs are the donations from the KZN wheelchairs or-ganization in Durban. This ser-vice has been rendered since 2004 to date. The social worker distribute these wheelchairs to the homesteads of the respective clients who requested these de-vices. In the month of October 2007 16 wheelchairs received and 7 wheelchairs to be received in December 2007 and that will be last delivery from KZN this year 2007. Other applications will be considered next year 2008. In 2007 approximately 35 wheelchairs received. The ser-vice is still in progress. Compiled by : C N Nkwanyana

mental ill people in a digni-fied manner. Ms. Nana Dube (Mental Health Co-ordinator) and Mrs. K.C. Khumalo OH&S Co-ordinator visited our Mbongolwane hospital to ensure that they educate us to educate the community about

We at Mbongolwane District Hospital believe that mentally ill people are having the same rights like all South African citizens. It is our duty by the laws of hospi-tality as health providers to show that to the community at large. We are also duty bound to edu-cate them in terms of treating

In-service Education on Mental ill patient

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Dr V M Geyer & Mrs. Ntuli leading the long way to Thembimfundo.

Thembimfundo Choir showing to the This is Jikamajika from Thembimfundo rocking This is Thembimfundo traditional dance community that they do have what it takes. for the community. (Ingoma)

Gifts from Mbongolwane Hospital & Thembimfundo waving goodbye to their Police station. Visitors.

A vote of thanks from the Principal who started this school from scratch.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS

During this day Mbongolwane hospital, Mbon-golwane police station & the community at large decided to visit Thembimfundo special school. It was not just a visit in general they were carry-ing things that was going to warm those chil-dren’s heart and mean the most to them. We saw a lot of talent at Thembimfundo they have choiristers, Pantsula, & Traditional dance (Ingoma). Being disabled does not stop them from doing what they like.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS @ THEMBIM-FUNDO SPECIAL SCHOOL

WELLNESS WEEK AT MBONGOLWANE HOSPITAL ISIBUKO

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During the wellness week at Mbongolwane hospital staff members were encourage to visit the wellness clinic. The wellness clinic took place during Novem-ber 2007. The main aim of the wellness clinic was to offer services such as counselling , blood pres-sure, and blood sugar testing as well as first aid. HGT, BMI, VCT were among the vital signs that were checked there.

The management also attended the wellness clinic during the week as you can see in the pictures our HR Manager Mr. S M Shezi, Nurse Manager Ms L L Mbele and Medical manager Dr. V M Geyer.

Its better to know your body so that if there is something wrong you can treat it as early as you can. People should learn to do a regular check up to alleviate their lives.

Dr. V M Geyer Medical Manager checking her blood pressure

Concerned staff about their lives queuing for wellness checkup.

Mr. S M Shezi HR Manager Mrs. Nsibande & Sister T S Phakathi

Ms LL Mbele Nurse Manager

Mrs. A S Maphumulo & Mrs. T T Zulu

Page 5 ISIBUKO CHIVA FROM ENGLAND VISITED MBONGOLWANE HOSPITAL

CHILDREN HIV ASSOCIATION (CHIVA) Chiva are the group of professional women from UK who came to South Africa to support children with HIV/AIDS. They are supported by Juwish women association and Prince Buthelezi fund. They included pediatrician, dietician, phar-macist, and community support nurse and HIV trainer. In our community they supported ARV treatment of children and promoted nutritious assessment. They trained commu-nity health workers, PHC staff, and Doctors. Also visited the community services such as Thembimfundo Special School and orphanage at mission.

CHIVA GROUP

CHIVA GROUP WITH MATERNITY WARD STAFF

Dr A Naidoo and Dr Penev with one member of Chiva group

MBONGOLWANE HOSPITAL OPEN DAY NOVEMBER 2007

Mrs. P E Jafta : Hospital Manager

UMPHAKATHI WASEMBONGOLWANE WAWUNGAN-GOZULU EYA EMAKHENI UZOZIZWELA NGOKWAWO

Mbongolwane hospital had an open day on 30 November 2007 at hospital sports ground. The open day was at-tended by the community at large and other dignitaries from Eshowe, iNkosi yendawo, and Izinduna as well as Dis-trict office staff. The main aim of the open day was to commemorate those with HIV/AIDS and those who died be-cause of HIV/AIDS. The other reason was to improve service delivery by launching of quality teams. There were four quality teams from the institutuion. There was Shosholoza team, Perfect team, Kopanang team, and Shayangazo-zonke team. All four teams presented service one should expect when visiting the hospital. Guess speaker of the day was Baba reverend Gumede. Other speakers who took part in the pro-gramme were Mrs. Mdakane from Eshowe police station and Mrs. SMM Ntuli. Hospital choir entertained the community and the refreshments was served.

Maximum attendance by the community was highly appreciated.

ISIKHULUMI SOSUKU BABA REVERAND GUMEDE

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OPEN DAY NOVEMBER 2007 SIYIHUMUSHA NGEZITHOMBE

Hospital Choir on stage

Shosholoza Quality team telling the audience about the importance of keeping the hospital premises clean.

Stage play by Kopanang team for patient rights: Sibonelo Mantame and students nurses.

Dr Penev together with Mrs. B I Ntuli

launching reproductive health.

Inkosi u-Ntuli Isibhedlela esakhe endaweni yayo wayengomunye wezicukuthwayo.

Quality team performing stage play

about batho pele principles

Dr. V M Geyer & Ms LL Mbele Candle lighting during World AIDS day

Shayangazozonke Quality team: Educating the com-

munity about women’s rights and attendance of

male’s conditions.

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PEOPLE WHO WERE DELIVERING SPEECHES DURING THE OPEN DAY AT MBONGOLWANE HOSPITAL

Mrs. Mdakane from Eshowe Police Station

ABAPHATHI BOHLELO: Ms S Mthethwa & Mrs. S I Mkhwanazi

Mrs. S M M Ntuli

Ms S P Makhoba

Sister Vilakazi

Ms C N Nkwanyana

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I am grateful to get this opportunity to write something to be read by the whole of KZN prov-ince. I came here at Mbongolwane hospital in Au-gust 2007 as PRO Intern. I got a very warm wel-come from the staff of Mbongolwane hospital. When I came here I found that there is no PRO who is going to show me the way the job is done. I had to do all by myself without any mentor. But with the assistance from Ngwelezane PRO Mr. M Gumede who put me in a picture of what is really happening in the field I was then able to do most of the things.

The thing I would like to ask from the staff of my institution is the support. Please ngicela ningiphe amandla guys! I hope we going to continue working together with a sense of solidarity and common purpose in this year 2008.

ALL BY MYSELF (PRO)

Muzi Mhlongo Public Relations Officer Intern

NOTICES !!!!! TO ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND MANAGEMENT You are hereby informed that

everybody who encounter inju-ries on duty must report to Mrs. A S Maphumulo (Occupational Health & Safety)

News letter establishments

Next issue It has come to my attention as a PRO that we should all participate in the hospital bulletin. Any newsworthy item must be submitted to the PRO. In our next issue I would like to have the following in the news-letter:

CEO’s Comments The section will cover the CEO’s comment and management members. The CEO will be given an opportunity to address the staff about any issues or topics she deems necessary and relevant.

Department column This will be for the departments to market their services. Head of de-partments will be requested to submit their services , achievements and challenges.

Staff column This section will cover the new appointments, promotions, transfers and deaths.

Clinics This section will give an overview of what is happening in our clinics, challenges they are facing, achievements and programmes they are running.

Community involvement The section will cover comments and compliments from our clients and community. This will improve its service delivery.

The publication will be written in both languages Isizulu and English to ensure user-friendliness. To ensure continuity it will be published every 3 months.

Staff participation Good people in this column of our bulletin I would like staff to submit poems, quotable quotations, meditation, etc. Anything you wish to include in the newsletter is welcome because its for you.

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Thank you !

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

WELCOME TO MBONGOLWANE HOSPITAL

If you have comments, views, compliments, feedback please feel free to contact the PRO : Muzi Mhlongo TEL : 035 476 6242 EXT 120 FAX : 035 476 6380

NEW APPOINTMENTS 2008

Surname Initials Designation Ngema P A Com Serve Prof Nurse Zulu A P Prof Nurse Mdlalose S E Com Serve Prof Nurse Green M Com Serve Physiotherapist Amod A Com Serve Occupational Therapist Zulu F Diagnotic Radiographer Zulu Z N L Com Serve Doctor Sibiya H S Com Serve Nurse Mpungose L H

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PROMOTIONS/2008

Dr. A Naidoo promoted to PMO Dr. V Padayachie promoted to SMO Mr. S M Ndabandaba appointed to Senior Human Resource Practitioner Staff Relations