The KZN College of Nursing recently conducted an assessment at the Port Shepstone Regional Hospital.
The main aim of the assessment said the hospital’s PRO, Phumza Morai, was to gauge the readiness of the hospital for the upcoming assessment that will be conducted by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and the Council of Higher Education (CHE).
Morai said the recent assessment was conducted by the principal of the KZN College of Nursing, Dr Sindizama Mthembu, and college vice-principals Sangeetha Maharaj, Dr Esther Hlongwa and Sbongi Mhlongo.
Morai said the accreditation was crucial for the hospital to be recognised as a fully-fledged training institution for the placement of nursing students.
“The assessment focused on student file evaluation which encompassed scrutinising learning outcomes, clinical placements, availability of clinical mentors across all wards, and the orientation programme for the learners. It also focused on the assessment and the availability of student information in all wards, which must be filed and displayed on the noticeboards for easy access. The information also included the hospital’s vision, mission, and values, as well as the students’ learning outcomes according to their level of training in the wards. The wards also had to display evidence of in-service training on various health topics relevant to the students’ level of training,” said Morai.
She added: “Wards and nurses’ home inspection included evaluating the management of the resuscitation trollies, evidence of general hygiene practices, medical waste management, staff satisfaction survey reports, records of fire drills, risk assessments, occupational health and safety reports, servicing records of fire extinguishers, disaster management plans, and availability of contingency plans. The hospital’s performance in all these areas was exemplary, achieving a perfect score of 100% across the board. The team expressed their commendation for the hospital’s dedication to maintaining high standards in nursing education and training.”
She said the hospital was pronounced as a shining example in the province for its commitment to excellence in nursing education, which is evident in its meticulous preparation and adherence to best practices.
Morai said Dr Mthembu emphasised that teamwork between the nursing campus and the hospital management is crucial for the success of the upcoming accreditation.
“We trust that the ongoing collaboration among all departments will certainly enhance the hospital’s prospects for achieving its nursing education accreditation, pending a review by SANC,” said Morai.
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