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Welcome to another

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TransHealth newsletter.

•PrincipalOfficer’snote

•Oralhealth

-Drymouth

- Snackingaffectsyourdentalhealth

•Fatigue

•Springisintheair–pollenallergy

•Preventingindigestion

•Healthbenefitsofparsley

•Thesevendimensionsofwellness

•Statehospital:Complaints,complimentsorsuggestionsprocess

•OurAdministrator’snamehaschanged

• Importantcontactdetails

•Competition

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Principal Officer’s note

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ORAL Petrus WassermannPrincipal Officer

Welcometoanotherinformation-packedTransHealthnewsletter.Wehopethatyoufoundthepreviousissuerelevantandinformative.

ThiseditioncoversarangeoftopicsthatIbelievewillbeofvaluetoyou,ourmembers.Wehighlightsomeusefultipstohelpboostenergylevelsandfightfatigue.

InlightofOralHealthMonthinSeptember,weprovideinformationaboutdrymouth.

Inourregularcompetitionweaskyoutocompleteawordpuzzle.Alltheanswersareinthisissue.Onthatnote,IwouldalsoliketocongratulatethewinnersofthepreviousTransHealthcompetition.

Transmedhosteditsannualgeneralmeeting(AGM)inAugust.TheFundwouldliketoextendaspecialwordofthankstoallmemberswhowereabletoattendtheAGM.Yourpresencewasverymuchappreciated.

Wewelcomeanysuggestionsthatyoumayhaveonarticlesorinformationonmemberbenefitsyouwouldliketoseepublishedinfuturenewsletters.

Pleasesendyourfeedbackandsuggestionstosuggestions@transmed.co.zaorSuggestions,POBox32931,Braamfontein2017.

Untilthenextissue,stayhealthyandenjoyreadingthroughtheletter.

Yoursingoodhealth

Petrus WassermannPrincipal Officer

healthSeptember

is Oral Health Month.

Weencourageourmemberstotakecare oftheiroralhealth.

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SIGNSANDSYMPTOMSEveryone'smouthfeelsdryfromtimetotime.It'swhenthisfeelingdoesn'tgoawaythatyoumayhaveaproblemproducingsaliva.Symptomsofdrymouthinclude:

• asticky,dryfeelinginthemouthorthroat• troublechewing,swallowing,tastingorspeaking

• aburningfeelinginthemouth• adry,toughtongue• crackedlips• gumirritation• morefrequenttoothdecay• mouthsores• badbreath.

CAUSESDrymouthcanoccurwhentheglandsinthemouththatmakesalivaarenotworkingproperly.Somecommoncausesincludenervousness,stress,certainmedication,ageing,cancertherapy(radiation/chemotherapy)andautoimmunedisorderslikeSjögren’ssyndromeandsmoking.

Sjögren’ssyndromeisachronic,autoimmunediseaseinwhichaperson’swhitebloodcellsattacktheirmoisture-producingglands,theeyesandsalivaryglandsinthemouth.

Sjögren’scancausedryeyes,drymouth,fatigueandjointpain.Itcanalsocausedysfunctionofotherorgans,suchasthekidneys,gastrointestinalsystem,bloodvessels,lungs,liver,pancreasandcentralnervoussystem.

Oralissuesthatoccuraredrymouth,swollensalivaryglandsandanincreaseintoothdecayandgumdisease.Practicegoodoralhygieneandseeyourdentistforregular,professionalcleanings.

DIAGNOSISTheonlypermanentwaytocuredrymouthistotreatitscause.Ifyourdrymouthistheresultofmedication,yourhealthcareprovidermightchangeyourprescriptionoryourdosage.Ifyoursalivaryglandsarenotworkingproperly,butstillproducesomesaliva,yourhealthcareprovidermightgiveyoumedicationthathelpstheglandsworkbetter.

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Dry mouth is

when you do not

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FOR OPTIMAL DENTAL HEALTH, IT’S RECOMMENDED THAT YOU LIMIT EATING AND DRINKING BETWEEN MEALS.

Weallsnackfromtimetotime,butunfortunatelymanypeoplechoosefoodsuchassweetsandchipsforsnacks–allfoodthatharmteethbypromotingtoothdecay.Ifyousnack,makeitanutritiouschoicesuchascheese,yoghurt,fruit,vegetablesornutsforyouroverallhealthandthehealthofyourteeth.Drinkingplentyofwaterbetweenmealsisalsogreat,notjustforyourgeneralhealth,butalsoforhelpingtoflushawayfoodfromteethandgumsbetweenbrushing.

PREVENTIONThereareanumberofstepsyoucantaketohelpminimisedrymouth,including:

• sippingwaterorsugarlessdrinksoftenandduringmeals

• avoidingdrinkswithcaffeine,suchascoffee,teaandsomesodas

• obtainingaprofessionalrecommendationfororalcareproductsthatwillassistinmoisturisingthemouth

• chewingsugarlessgumorsuckingonsugarlesshardcandytostimulatesalivaflow;citrus,cinnamonormint-flavouredsweetsaregoodchoices

• avoidingtobaccooralcohol,whichdryoutthemouth

• minimisingspicyorsaltyfoods,whichmaycausepaininadrymouth

• avoidingsugarandacidicfoods• usingahumidifieratnight.

TREATMENTDrymouthtreatmentdependsonwhatiscausingtheproblem.Ifyouthinkyouhavedrymouth,seeyourdentistorhealthcareprovidertodeterminethecause.

Ifyourdrymouthiscausedbymedicine,yourhealthcareprovidermightchangeyourmedicineoradjustthedosage.

Ifyoursalivaryglandsarenotworkingcorrectly,butcanstillproducesomesaliva,yourhealthcareproviderordentistmightgiveyouanover-the-counterorprescriptionmedicinetostimulatetheproductionofmoresaliva.

Source: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/dry-mouth

DRY MOUTH

SNACKING AFFECTS YOUR DENTAL

HEALTH

FATIGUE

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Mostofthetime,fatiguecanbetracedtooneormoreofyourhabitsorroutines.Fatiguecanbeanormalandimportantresponsetophysicalexertion,pooreatinghabits,emotionalstress,boredomorlackofsleep.

Insomecases,however,fatigueisasymptomofanunderlyingmedicalproblemthatrequiresmedicaltreatment.Whenfatigueisnotrelievedbyenoughsleep,goodnutritionoralow-stressenvironment,theproblemshouldbeevaluatedbyyourdoctor.

BELOW ARE TIPS TO HELP BOOST ENERGY LEVELS AND FIGHT FATIGUEThechancesareyouknowwhat'scausingyourfatigue.Withafewsimplelifestylechanges,it'slikelythatyouhavethepowertoputthevitalitybackinyourlife.Considerthesedifferentwaysyoucanboostyourenergylevels.

Dietary suggestions for fighting fatigueHaveagoodlookatyourdiet–it’sveryimportantifyouwantmoreenergyinyourdailylife.

Suggestionsinclude:• Drink plenty of water. Sometimesyou

feeltiredsimplybecauseyou’remildlydehydrated.Aglassofwaterwillhelpdothetrick,especiallyafterexercise.

• Be careful with caffeine.Anyonefeelingtiredshouldcutoutcaffeine.Thebestwaytodothisistograduallystophavingallcaffeinedrinks,includingcoffee,teaandsoftdrinks,overathree-weekperiod.Trytostayoffcaffeinecompletelyforamonthtoseeifyoufeellesstiredwithoutit.

• Eat breakfast. Foodboostsyourmetabolismandgivesthebodyenergytoburn.Thebrainreliesonglucoseforfuel,sochoosecarbohydrate-richbreakfastfoodssuchascerealsorwholegrainbread.

• Don’t skip meals.Goingwithoutfoodfortoolongallowsbloodsugarlevelstodip.Trytoeatregularlytomaintainyourenergylevelsthroughouttheday.

• Follow a healthy diet. Increasetheamountoffruit,vegetables,wholegrainfood,low-fatdairyproductsandleanmeatsinyourdiet.Reducetheamountoffoodhighinfat,sugarandsalt.

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FATIGUE IS A FEELING OF WEARINESS, TIREDNESS OR

LACK OF ENERGY THAT DOES NOT GO AWAY

WHEN YOU REST. PEOPLE MAY FEEL FATIGUED IN

BODY OR MIND.

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• Don’t overeat. Largemealscandrainyourenergy.Insteadofeatingthreebigmealsperday,tryeatingsixmini-mealstospreadyourkilojouleintakemoreevenly.Thiswillresultinmoreconstantbloodsugarandinsulinlevels.You’llalsofinditeasiertoloseexcessbodyfatifyoueatthisway.

• Eat iron-rich food. Womeninparticulararepronetoiron-deficiency(anaemia),whichcanleadtofatigue.Makesureyourdietincludesiron-richfoodssuchasleanredmeat.

SLEEP SUGGESTIONS FOR FIGHTING FATIGUEAcommoncauseoffatigueisinsufficientorpoorqualitysleep.Suggestionsinclude:

• Get enough sleep. Two-thirdsofussufferfromsleepproblemsandmanypeopledon’tgetthesleeptheyneedtostayalertthroughtheday.Somerecommendationsongettingagoodnight’ssleepincludegoingtobedandgettingupinthemorningatthesametimeeveryday,avoidingnapsduringthedayandhavingawarmbathorshowerbeforebed.

• Limit caffeine intake. Toomuchcaffeine,particularlyintheevening,cancauseinsomnia.Limitcaffeinateddrinkstofiveorlessperdayandavoidthesetypesofdrinksafterdinner.

• Learn how to relax. Acommoncauseofinsomniaisworryingaboutproblemswhilelyinginbed.Experimentwithdifferentrelaxationtechniquesuntilyoufindoneortwothatworkforyou.Forexample,youcouldthinkofarestfulscene,focusonyourbreathingorsilentlyrepeatacalmingmantraorphrase.

• Avoid sleeping pills. Sleepingpillsarenotalong-termsolution,becausetheydon’taddressthecausesofinsomnia.

LIFESTYLE SUGGES-TIONS FOR FIGHTING FATIGUESuggestionsinclude:

• Do not smoke. Cigarettesmokecontainsmanyharmfulsubstances.Therearemanyreasonswhysmokerstypicallyhavelowerenergylevelsthannon-smokers.Forexample,forthebodytomakeenergyitneedstocombineglucosewithoxygen,butthecarbonmonoxideincigarettesmokereducestheamountofoxygenavailableintheblood.

• Increase physical activity.Physicalactivityboostsenergylevels,whileasedentarylifestyleisaknowncauseoffatigue.Physicalactivityhasmanygoodeffectsonthebodyandmind.Agoodboutofexercisealsohelpsyoutosleepbetteratnight.Seekadviceandencouragement

regardingthestepsyoucantaketofollowamoreactivelifestyleandtalktoyourdoctorifyouhaven’texercisedinalongtime,areobese,overtheageof40orhaveachroniccondition.

• Move more and sit less. Reducesedentarybehavioursuchaswatchingtelevisionandusingcomputersandbreakuplongboutsofsitting.

• Seek treatment for substance abuse. Excessivealcoholconsumptionorrecreationaldrugusecontributetofatigueandareunhealthyandpotentiallydangerous.

• Address workplace issues. Demandingjobs,conflictsatworkandburnoutarecommoncausesoffatigue.Takestepstoaddressyourworkproblems.Agoodplacetostartistotalkwithyourhumanresourcesofficer.

PSYCHOLOGICALISSUES AND FATIGUEStudiessuggestthatbetween50and80percentofcasesoffatiguearemainlyduetopsychologicalfactors.Suggestionsinclude:

• Talk about it. There’ssomeevidencethattalkingtherapysuchascounsellingorcognitivebehaviouraltherapymighthelptofightfatigue.Seeyourdoctorforareferralfortalkingtreatment.

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• Reduce stress. Stressusesupalotofenergy.Trytointroducerelaxingactivitiesintoyourday.Thiscouldbeworkingoutatthegymoragentleroptionsuchasmeditation,yoga,listeningtomusic,readingorspendingtimewithfriends.Whateverrelaxesyouwillimproveyourenergy.

• Assess your lifestyle. Forexample,areyouputtingyourselfunderunnecessarystress?Arethereongoingproblemsinyourlifethatmaybecausingprolongedanxietyordepression?Itmayhelptoseekprofessionalcounsellingtoworkoutfamily,careerorpersonalissues.

• Learn to do nothing. Oneofthedrawbacksofmodernlifeisthepressuretodriveourselvestobiggerandbetterheights.Ahecticlifestyleisexhausting.Trytocarveoutafewmorehoursinyourweektosimplyrelaxandhangout.Ifyoucannotfindafewmorehours,itmaybetimetorethinkyourprioritiesandcommitments.

• Have more fun. Maybeyou’resopreoccupiedwithcommitmentsandpressuresthatyoudonotgiveyourselfenoughtimeforfun.Laughterisoneofthebestenergyboostersaround.

HOWTOCOPEWITHTHEMID-AFTERNOONENERGYSLUMPMostpeoplefeeldrowsyafterlunch.Thismid-afternoondrop

inenergylevelsislinkedtothebrain’sdailyrhythmandishardwiredintothehumanbody.Preventionmaybeimpossible,buttherearewaystoreducetheseverityoftheslump,including:

• Incorporateasmanyoftheabove,fatigue-fightingsuggestionsasyoucanintoyourlifestyle.Afit,healthyandwell-restedbodyislesspronetoseveredrowsinessintheafternoon.

• Eatacombinationofproteinsandcarbohydratesforlunchsuchasatunasandwich.Carbohydratesprovideglucoseforenergy.Proteinhelpskeepyourmindattentiveandalert.

• Getmoving.Abriskwalkoreven10minutesofstretchingatyourdeskimprovesbloodflowandboostsenergy.

THINGSTOREMEMBER• Alwaysseeyourdoctorto

makesurethatyourfatigueisnotcausedbyanunderlyingmedicalproblem.

• Activityandnutritionareanimportantpartofputtingmoreenergyintoyourdailylife.

• Studiessuggestthatbetween50and80percentofcasesoffatiguearemainlyduetopsychologicalfactors.

Source: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/fatigue-fighting-tips

MOST OF THE TIME, FATIGUE

CAN BE TRACED TO

ONE OR MORE OF YOUR

HABITS OR ROUTINES.

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SpringWHAT IS A POLLEN ALLERGY?Pollenisoneofthemostcommontriggersofseasonalallergies.Manypeopleknowpollenallergyashayfever.Expertsusuallyrefertopollenallergyasseasonalallergicrhinitis.

Eachspring,summerandautumn,plantsreleasetinypollengrainstofertiliseotherplantsofthesamespecies.Mostofthepollenthatcauseallergicreactionscomefromtrees,weedsandgrass.Theseplantsmakesmall,lightanddrypollengrainsthattravelonthewind.

Grassisthemostcommoncauseofallergies.CommonsourcesofgrasspollenincludeBermuda,Johnson,kikuyu,thatching,redandryegrass.Certainspeciesoftrees,includingcypress,plane,foreigneucalyptus,acacia,oakandyellowwood,alsoproduceallergenicpollen.

Plantsfertilisedbyinsects,likerosesandsomefloweringtrees,likecherryandpeartrees,usuallydonotcauseallergicrhinitis.

WHAT IS A POLLEN COUNT?Apollencountishowmuchpollenisintheair.Thisisoftenreportedduringpollenseasononlocalweatherforecasts.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF POLLEN ALLERGY?Peoplewithpollenallergiesonlyhavesymptomswhenthepollentheyareallergictoareintheair.Symptomsinclude:• runnynoseandmucusproduction• sneezing• itchynose,eyes,earsandmouth• stuffynose(nasalcongestion)• redandwateryeyes• swellingaroundtheeyes.

TIPS TO REDUCE POLLEN EXPOSUREBecausepollenisnearlyeverywhereontheplanet–exceptthepolaricecapsandatextremelyhighelevations–itmakesitalmostimpossibletoescape.

Spring is a wonderful time of year. The days warm up, birds nest and the flowers start to bloom. Unfortunately for many, those very flowers are the reason that spring is not a time for joy, but rather a time to stay indoors clutching a tissue to your streaming nose and eyes. Yes, seasonal allergies tend to peak in spring, making this the hardest time of year for sufferers.

is in the air – pollen allergy

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STAY INDOORS DURING PEAK POLLEN TIMESPollencountsarehighestonwarm,dry,breezydays.Thebesttimestobeoutdoorsareveryearlymorning(whendewisontheplants),evening,duringandafterrain,oroncloudy,humidorwindlessdays.Scheduleyouroutdooractivities,includingexercise,duringthesetimes.

KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEANHouseholddustcontainspollen.Toreducesymptoms,minimisethedustinyourindoorenvironment.Chemicalirritants,suchasfumesfromawood-burningstoveorfireplace,pollution,orcigarette,pipe,andcigarsmoke,canalsoworsenallergysymptoms.

RINSE YOUR NOSEAfteryou'reexposedtopollen,useasalt-waterrinseornasalspraytocleanseyournose.Thiscanbeverysoothingaswell.Theseareavailableoverthecounter.

PROTECT YOUR EYESIfyouhavetobeoutdoorsduringpollenseason,weargogglesorwraparoundglasses.Ifyou'rehighlysensitive,apollen-filteringnasalmask,availableatmostpharmacies,canhelp.

Additionally,don'twearyourcontactlenseswhenthepollencountishigh.Tinypollenparticlescangetunderthelensesandirritateyoureyes.

WASH UPAfterbeingoutdoorsduringhigh-pollenperiods,removeandwashclothingandtakeashower.Showerandwashyourhaireverynighttoavoidbringingpollenintoyourbed.Washyourhandsfrequently.Besuretodryclothesinaclothesdryer.Line-freshclothingmaysmellgood,butitcanbefullofpollenthatstickstowetordampclothes.Usetheclothesdryerinstead.

AVOID ACTIVITIES THAT STIR UP POLLENMowingthelawn,rakingorothertypesofgardeningstiruplargeamountsofpollen.Hiresomeonetotakecareofthegarden.Havethegrasscutfivecentimetresorshortersoitcan'tpollinate.Ifyoucan'taffordhelp,wearapollen-filteringmaskwhileyouwork.

Source: https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/allergies/outdoor-allergies/pollen-and-allergies.htm

You can, however, limit your exposure by following the following tips.

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Preventing indigestion

Indigestion is discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest. It is often linked to nausea, belching or bloating. Most often the condition is linked to a number of unhealthy lifestyle factors. These factors can result in poor digestion.

To help prevent indigestion:• avoidovereating• eatslowlyandregularly• avoidgreasy,high-fatfoods• limitspicyfoods• donotsmoke• drinkcoffee,alcoholand

caffeinatedbeveragesinmoderation

• maintainahealthyweight• exerciseregularly.

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HealthParsley is much more than a garnish. Parsley is an impressive herb with health benefits.

Here are a few health benefits:

benefits of parsley• improvesimmunity• isfullofironandantioxidants• helpswoundshealfaster• keepsyoureyesbrightand

sparkly• promotesahealthyheart• balancesbodyfluids• helpstocontrolarthritis• isgreatfordigestivehealth• keepsyourteethandgums

healthy.

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• Social wellness istheabilitytorelatetoandconnectwithothersandmaintainstrongrelationshipswithfamily,friendsandco-workers.Toimproveyourwellness,surroundyourselfwithpositivepeople,becomfortablewithwhoyouareinsocialenvironments,practiceactivelisteningwhenothersaretalking,embracelaughterandbuildnewrelationships.

• Emotional wellness istheabilitytounderstandourselvesandcopewiththechallengeslifecanbring.Itallowsyoutoacknowledgeandsharefeelingssuchasfear,sadness,stress,hope,loveandhappiness.Toimproveyourwellnessyoucanlearntoacceptyouremotions,whethergood,badorugly,beoptimisticandfocusonthepositiveaspectsoflifeandmanagestressthroughpositivecopingmethods.

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Whatiswellness?Wellnessisapositiveapproachtoliving.Itismorethanjustphysicalhealth,exerciseandnutrition.Itisthefullcombinationofstatesofphysical,mentalandspiritualwellbeing.Eachofthesesevendimensionsactandinteractinawaythatcontributestoour

qualityoflife.

• Spiritual wellnessistheprocessbywhichweseekmeaningandpurposeinlife.Thiscanbeachievedinavarietyofways,includingthroughreligion,prayer,meditation,yoga,aswellasthroughanassessmentofyourmorals,valuesandbeliefs.Toimproveyourwellnessyoucanpracticeacceptance,takethetimetothinkaboutwhoyouareandexploreyourinnerself–taketimetoappreciatethenaturalforcesoftheuniverse.

• Environmental wellnessisthewaywefeelabout,respectandprotecttheworldaroundus.Liveanenvironmentallyfriendlylifeandmakeapositiveimpactonthequalityofourenvironment,beitourhomes,ourworkplaceorourcommunities.Toimproveyourwellness,youcan

recyclewheneverpossible,turnofflightsandelectronicdeviceswhennotinuse,conserverunningwaterandtakethetimetoenjoythegreatoutdoorsthroughwalking,hikingorjogging.

• Occupational wellness istomaximiseyourworkplacehappinessbyfocussingonworkthatbringsyouasenseofjoy,satisfactionandaccomplishment.Itcanbeachievedbyexploringvariouscareerpathwaysandsuccessfullymanagingworkplacestressors.Toimproveyourwellness,youcansetcareergoalsthatfosterpositivegrowthandprofessionaldevelopment.Focusonthepositiveaspectsofyourcareerandfindwaystominimiseorremovethenegativeaspectsandbuildstrongrelationshipswithco-workers.

• Intellectual wellnessistheabilitytoparticipateinmentallystimulatingactivitiesthatchallengeouroverallknowledgeandskills.Thedesiretolearnnewconcepts,improveskillsandseekchallengesinpursuitoflifelonglearningcontributestoourintellectualwellness.Toimproveyoucantryoutnewhobbies,beopen-mindedabouttheviews,opinionsandideasofothersandexploreyourcreativeside.

• Physical wellnessistheabilitytomaintainahealthyqualityoflifethatallowsustogetthroughourdailyactivitieswithoutunduefatigueorphysicalstress.Itcanbeachievedthroughawell-balanceddiet,exercise,practicingportioncontrol,gettingenoughsleepatnight,learningtolistentoyourbodyandrecognisingearlysignsofillness.

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DISCLAIMER: The information and articles in this newsletter do not constitute medical advice or a medical claim for any product of any nature whatsoever on behalf of the publisher, Fund, Administrator or the distributor. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for diagnosis or treatment of any diseases or medical conditions.

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TheFund’sAdministrator,formerlyknownasMMIHealth(Pty)Ltd,hasundergoneanamechangeandisnowknownasMomentumHealthSolutions(Pty)Ltd.ThenamechangeisapplicabletoallservicesandprogrammesofferedbytheFund.

The purpose of this article is to inform patients, families and support persons of how to lodge a complaint or submit a compliment or suggestion.

Note!Ifyourcomplaintisurgent,giveitdirectlytotheresponsibleofficial,astheboxeswillonlybeopenedatscheduledtimes,asindicatedontheboxes.

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• Thecomplaintwillbeacknowledgedwithinfiveworkingdays.

• Thecomplaintwillberesolvedwithin25workingdays.Shouldyourcomplaintrequiremoretimefor

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