Hospital recognises staff for resilience in challenging times
PSH staff acknowledged for resilience showen by the staff during the time of the unrest, in July 2021.
Employees of Port Shepstone Regional Hospital were recently presented with certificates for appreciation by the hospital’s senior management.
The theme for the awards ceremony was the principle of Batho Pele:‘Encouraging innovation and rewarding excellence.’
Speaking at the event was the hospital’s CEO, Bawinile Ndlovu who expressed her gratitude to the staff for the commitment they portrayed during the challenging Covid-19 period.
Ndlovu said even though some of the staff lost their lives during the pandemic, those that remained showed a lot of determination.
Deputy nursing manager, Mandisa Maqutu acknowledged the resilience showed by the staff during the unrest in July 2021.
She said the staff showed so much commitment, despite the hospital failing to get some essential deliveries as a result of the looting.
“Some of the staff members slept on the floor next to the patients in order for them to be close when they needed care. I wish to commend them for remaining resilient even in times of overcrowding at the hospital, owing to the community members preferring to be treated at Port Shepstone Hospital. The staff turned a blind eye to the health referral system and continuously showed patience and worked hard.”
Maqutu also highlighted the achievements of the hospital which included positive reports from the auditor general, the nursing audit, and the Khaeedo team.
She said the hospital also achieved a high rate of Covid-19 vaccinations, established a Clinical Education and Teaching Unit and positive reports from patients and visitors on the cleanliness of the wards and stores’ section.
As part of the programme, the Systems and Human Resource Unit’s staff were also recognised for the clean record in absenteeism, good report writing, professionalism and ethics, diligence and documentation audits.
Maqutu extended her gratitude to the various stakeholders in the Ugu District for their continued support when the hospital faced difficulties during the electricity and water shortages.
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