What is this unit/Dept about?
Caring for intellectually disabled female patients presenting with behavioral problems and syndromes. Patient ages range from 18 to 60 years.
What are its specialized services (what does the unit offer)?
Rendering care to the intellectually disadvantaged by helping them with activities of daily living and providing them with medication and other services as determined by the MPT.
What is the disease profile of your Unit?
Epilepsy = 58
Diabetes =01
Hypertension = 04
Downs syndrome = 01
How does one get access to the unit (through grooming or straight)?
Straight
Could you please explain the steps followed to access the services?
Patients are brought in through the Department of social development, and also through family members applying directly in Witrand Hospital where the patient will be assessed by the MPT.
When the MPT has made its recommendation the patient is put on the waiting list. When the bed space becomes available then the list is followed in the sequence it was made.
What type of diagnosis do you admit at your unit?
- Epilepsy
- Behavioral problems
- Hypertension
- Downs syndrome
Are there any competent skilled nurses or doctors working specially for the unit?
YES
How many are they and what do they specialise with?
What machines medical equipment: diagnostic / treatment / do you use at the unit?
Ward Doctor = 01
Professional Nurses =10
Enrolled Nurses =07
Nursing Assistant = 23
MACHINES AVAILABLE
- Thermometers
- Defibrillator
- Vital signs monitor
- Suction Machines
- Mobile oxygen cylinders
- Wall mounter ENT set
- Mobile Blood pressure machine
- Ripple matrasses
How effective are the systems and machines in assisting with speedy recovery of the patients?
When correctly used and in good condition they are very effective.
Do you think your dept is making a difference as a Mental & Rehabilitation Hospital Services?
A lot
What makes the staff in the unit win (succeed)?
Determination, respect for patients, other staff members and team work.
What are expectations from patients and public /your facilities?
The community wants to see their next of kin well looked after and in good health.
How do you deal with such expectations?
Put your utmost best in rendering care to all patients with the available resources. Inform the community with services available and understanding the conditions of the patients.
Quarterly stat.
MPT MONTHLY
QIP’S MONTHLY
MBWA DAILY
Any other additional information expectations?
Families need to be informed about what happens with the pension money when patients receive some and are to be admitted here in Witrand Hospital.
