The Health Ombud Professor Malegapuru Makgoba and Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla are presenting the results of an investigation into complaints made against Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital to the media.
Three complaints was lodged against the hospital on April 6 2022.
- Expectant mothers slept on the floor.
- The hospital CEO was not full time at the hospital to she had only spent 182 days at the hospital.
- The dignity of the patients was not being taken care off.
Makgoba claims that members of the investigation team visited the hospital and took pictures, recorded audio, and conducted interviews. Sewage, according to him, was seeping into the hospital’s hallways.
These assertions are accurate, according to an examination into concerns that the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital is unable to deliver basic services. Mothers do indeed sleep on the floor, according to Makgoda, and the CEO has acknowledged that she spent only 182 days at the hospital. The claim that the patient’s dignity was being violated was clear, he continued.
The inquiry also revealed that the hospital’s CEO appointments contained a number of flaws. Investigation revealed that references weren’t sought and the selection criteria were lowered. There is no blood bank or lab service at the Rahima Moosa hospital. There is no capable security personnel.
Makgoba offered certain suggestions that should be put into practice, including the following:
- A new CEO will be appointed.
- The hospital must be prioritised for infrastructure.
- Review into the nursing personnel; some have created their own remedies that have caused a number of patient infections.
- Appoint people in leadership that are competent.
- Disciplinary enquiries must be conducted.
Phaahla expressed gratitude to the investigators and professor for the findings and acknowledged that they are now aware of the management flaws.
“We can no longer use the epidemic or the strike as an excuse,” declares Health Minister Joe Phaahla. “Let us fully commit to doing everything we can to ensure that we can improve the quality of the public services.” in response to the Rahima Moosa Hospital’s investigation findings.