Randfontein Private Hospital opened their newly renovated Intensive Care Unit on 27 August.
It used to have only five beds, but the new unit boasts 10 new beds, new cardiac monitors, new ECG machines and new macerators. The unit has a more spacious feel and modern aesthetics, incorporating beds that are well-partitioned, new flooring, three isolation rooms and a new visitors lounge.
The project kicked off on 13 March and the hospital management is very happy about the new look, feel and standards that have been set. According to hospital manager, Leonie Beaurain, plans are already in place for further renovations across the hospital.
Approximately 40 guests, ranging from managers, surgeons to practitioners, attended the opening. The hospital CEO, Prakash Devchand cut the ribbon for the official opening of the ICU. The guest then had a tour of the ICU.
“We are very proud that our licence for a bigger department was approved,” said Leonie.
The maintenance manager in charge or the upgrade told the Herald that the renovated ICU is a large improvement on the previous one and only the best health-care technology will be available.
Randfontein Private Hospital has 174 beds and provides general care to the public with its array of medical specialists in the fields of Intensive Care, High Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Medical, Surgical, Wellness, Maternity, Paediatrics and 24 Casualty. The hospital has fast become one of the most highly recommended private hospitals in the Randfontein community.
Patients at the hospital have described the facility as peaceful, clean and spacious, and all staff is committed to providing the unique Lenmed brand of patient-focused healthcare.
The Lenmed Group has over 33 years’ experience in managing and owning private healthcare facilities in Southern Africa. Lenmed currently manages nine hospitals in South Africa, one in Mozambique and one in Botswana.
For more information contact 011 411 3000 or send an email to info@lenmed.co.za
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