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WENTWORTH FOUNTAIN November/December 2012 Volume 1 Issue 13

Official Publication of Wentworth Hospital

Quality Day

Quality is an essential element for every organization. The

hospital had its quality day on the 29th of November 2012.

The theme for the day was “Moving together towards quality

care” . The main objective for the event was to showcase

quality improvement

projects that different

departments have done

to ensure optimum

quality care to our

clients.

Dr. Kader, the hospital

CEO, welcomed all our

guests

The event was graced

by the presence of the

some hospital board

members and our

colleagues from the

surrounding hospitals.

Congratulations to the following winners:

The Resuscitation team scooped position one, followed by

pharmacy and the X–Ray departments.

For NCS adherence, the cleaning department, female

medical in-patient (ward C5) and psychiatric in-patient

were the top three.

The resuscitation team also took position one on best

practice, followed by the Male medical in– patient (ward

D3).

Inside this issue:

Wellness day in pictures

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Open Day P6

Up close and personal

with the Finance

manager P3

Long Service awards

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Overall winner: Sr Terblanche with the

Mrs. Ngcobo, Mr. Cotchobos, Dr. Ramdeen

and Ms Ngcobo

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HR Open Day

The Human resource department recently had its open day. The theme for the day was “Service

and Satisfaction”. Every personnel from the Human resource department were out of their offices.

This gave staff members an opportunity to visit different tables, to sort out their queries and to learn

more.

Tables available on the day were as follows: Human resource practices, leave, employment

assistant practitioner, staff relations, pensions, human resource development, EPMDS and grade

progression and leave. Gems and virgin active were also invited.

Samantha Fayers from the Quality department with Khanyo Mahlikihla and Cathy Jooste from the HR

department, From left to right: Clarence Gilbert (labour relations) with staff members, Marcus Zinyanga

(HRD) with Ms Kunene and Matron Craig and Sr. Chiliza at the Virgin active table.

Quality Day– more pictures

It is said a picture is a thousand words. Some of the pictures captured on our Quality Day.

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ONE ON ONE WITH THE FINANCE MANANGER

Career history

I have 19 years’ service in the department. Financial Management is my passion. I

have extensive knowledge in HR,SCM and Finance as I have been exposed in these areas.

Any change strategy for the finance department

My motto is “working together as a team”. Training and development of staff is equally vital as the Staff Motivation. Implementation of systems and control supplements the above.

How would you characterize

your leadership style

I believe in fair and transparent leadership style. I am willing to assist and provide support to staff as required.

How will you be contributing to

the vision and mission of the

institution

Improve service delivery standards in the administration support services department. Working hand in hand with other managers to achieve the goals and the objectives of the Department.

Your message to the staff

“Together we can achieve more”.

“Each day is a new life. Seize it. Live it” David Guy Powers.

At the helm of Finance: Mr. Ismail Adam

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Health Awareness day

On the 4th of October 2012, Wentworth

hospital had its sports day in keeping with the

healthy lifestyle. The other aim of this day was

to promote team building among staff

members.

The event attracted different staff categories

who participated in the various sporting

activities available that day.

This included soccer, netball and tug of war.

The event managed to bring together staff

from different categories. After the games

there was a presentation of trophies and

medals to all participants. A big thank you

goes to the organizing team, participants and

management

Sports Day

More than 250 Wentworth employees

participated in the Healthy Lifestyle Awareness

programme coordinated by the EAP practitioner

Mr. Sneliso Thabethe and the planning

committee. This well attended event took place

on the 16th of February 2012 outside the dining

hall. The main purpose of the day was to

promote healthy living lifestyle by encouraging

employees to maintain general good health

thus preventing chronic diseases. Maintaining a

healthy lifestyle is quite simple, a person must

eat healthily and do exercises regularly .

The Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) had a

staff pledge which was aimed to fight HIV/AIDS

in the workplace. Staff members signed their

names in support of fighting this epidemic

disease. Some of the stands that were there

included Sanlam, Old Mutual, ABSA,GEMS,

Virgin Active, and Dafam Investments.

Soccer participants from the hospital during

the sports day

Some staff members at the GEMS table

Netball participants from the hospital

during the sports day

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Wellness Day in Pictures

Our wellness day in pictures

clearly depict how the day went.

It was fantastic to see staff

members being fully involved.

Pic 1: Masibambisane clinic with

their craft

Pic 2: HR Manager, Ms. Valerie

Ngcobo at the Gems table.

Pic 3 and 6 Bridgette Oswell,

registered Dietician from Future

life consulting.

Pic4: ABSA staff assisting one of

the staff members

Pic 5: Lisele King (HRD) and

Princess

Pic7: Eric Zondo signing the

pledge

Pic 8: Hospital CEO at the Gems

table

Pic 9: Some staff members

getting back massages

Pic10: Sr Wendy and Sr Sue with

a banner during the march.

Pic 11: Virgin Active doing some

exercises with the staff

Pic 12: Financial education with

Sanlam

Pic 13: Sr Sibisi with Joseph

Ngcobo from the kitchen

Pic 14: Promise Biyela with Neli

Ndlovu

Pic 15: Sr Wendy with Virgin

Active staff

Pic 16: Selling of fresh produce

from the garden.

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It is said that a picture is thousand words. The pictures placed above clearly depict our Open day which was held at

Austerville Community Hall. Pic 1: Keep a Child Alive stand. Pic 2: The audience doing some exercises conducted by

Virgin Active. Pic 3: The Virgin Active stand. Pic 4: Wentworth Action AIDS Group stand and Pic 5: The main table

Our Open Day

Under the theme: “ Moving towards improving health care

together”, Wentworth hospital hosted its Open Day , at Austerville

Community hall.

This day provided a great opportunity for the community in our catchment

area to interact with members of the hospital and to be informed about

the different services rendered by each department within the hospital.

Councillor Snyman pointed out the importance of the community to work

hand in hand with the hospital as to ensure good relations and improved

service delivery.

Wentworth and Austerville NGO’s were also afforded an opportunity to

display their health related services stands to the public. Brochures and

pamphlets were also distributed to the community so as to bring

awareness with regards to a healthy living lifestyle and were also given

tips on how to maintain and improve their health conditions.

Eye testing during Open day

Checking of high blood pressure

SAPS ’s stand during open day

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As a health care professional, keeping our hands clean is

the primary weapon we can use to avoid the high risk of

spreading infection.

An initiative was organized by the Infection Prevention and

Control unit by which they to educated staff on proper

hand-washing. This awareness campaign was presented by

Mr. Sandile Gcabashe from Kleenex.

Mr. Gcabashe recommended that all health care institutions

should use antibacterial soap and a closed up system

instead of the topping up system that is currently used in

most hospitals. The following were the tips that he shared

with the staff :

Use soap and warm water when washing your hands

Use paper to wipe your hands, this helps in removing left

bacteria

Do not use warm hair dryer as bacteria loves warm

places.

5 Easy steps in washing

hands:

1. Wet your hands with clean

running water.

2. Soap wash your hands and

wrists with liquid and rub your

hands together to make lather

and scrub well, be sure to

scrub the back of your hands, between your fingers and

under your nails.

3. Wash thoroughly for at least 20 seconds

4. Proper rinse your hands under running water

5. Dry well using paper towel

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Matron Shezi giving a demonstration on proper

hand-washing.

Staff looking under a microscopic object to

detect left germs on their hands.

Mr. Gcabashe highlighting the importance of

using soap.

Clean Hands Saves

Lives

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The Human Resource department recently had an orientation and

induction for 24 new staff to assist in

familiarizing them with the organisation.

The programme included working culture, policies and

procedures and performance standard of the

organisation. The new recruits were also given a tour

around the hospital.

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The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) visited the

institution on 6 March 2012 to help the staff make more informed

decisions regarding their Retirement and Golden years at home.

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A training workshop on leave management was also held in isiZulu on the 4th of April 2012.

Different types of leave for example, maternity leave, paternity leave, family responsibility leave

and temporary incapacity leave and all matters relating to any types of leave were discussed in

details.

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A workshop on Informal Discipline was also held on 18th April 2012.

Topics included the grievance procedure, discipline, absenteeism, use of the EAP services and the

different types of sanctions.

Celebrating 67 minutes

Wentworth hospital also took heed of the call to the Mandela day campaign of 67 minutes. The Mandela

day is a simple concept of giving 67 minutes of your time to help another person who is in need. This is

done to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better .

From the HR Department

Pic 1 and 2: Volunteers working in the garden. Pic 3 and 4: Bhejane security visited the pediatric ward

(ward C4). They brought in different toys for the children.

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Sports Day in pictures

The pictures above depict clearly what happened on our sports day which was held on the

4th of October 2012. It must be stated that it was good to see staff members taking part in

different competitive sporting activities.

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Long service awards

Wentworth hospital believes in creating the culture of rewarding and recognizing staff members. The

long service awards was held to pay homage to staff members who have served the institution for

20 and 30 years. The theme was “Recognizing Organizational Success Through you”. Staff members receiving the certificates were acknowledged and commended for their hard work and contribution towards the achievement of service delivery.

Delivering her speech, the hospital CEO, Dr. Kader stated that employees are the most important resource in an organisation and without them it would be impossible for the

institution to achieve its vision.

To all those who were recognized for their long service, hospital would like to thank them for their years of passion, dedication and for the commitment .

Staff members with their certificates of

appreciation.

Some of the staff members with

certificates

The Long Service Awards– through the lens: Pic 1and 2 and 4: Staff members during the long service awards with their

certificates. Pic 3: Dr. Kader (CEO) with Mrs. Cathy Jooste, Mr. Myayi and Mr. Ngcobo with their 30years certificates of

service. Pic 5: Staff members with their 20 years certificates of service and Pic 6: Staff members with their certificates of

appreciation

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Commemorating World AIDS Day Voluntary counseling and testing should be a lifestyle adopted by each and every individual. By

celebrating the day, the institution sought to sensitize people towards preventing the spread of HIV and on the other hand supporting those infected or affected by the disease.

Sr Bodha and Sr Damane during the day.

Londiwe Vezi and Nonto Myeza

Xmas visits

The Paediatric ward had an early Christmas when East

Coast radio and Sea world played Santa's and brought

presents for the admitted children. The management

and staff of Wentworth would like to thank all those

who donated to such a worthy

cause for their kind gestures.

Every year, you have never

failed us.

As the year comes to another close the Public Relations department gratefully

pause to wish the staff and our clients a blessed, safe and happy holiday season. May

the year ahead bring joy and all the good things you wish for.

Some of the people who attended the

event