PLAY DAY FOR PEADS AND MATERNITY WARDS

GTN UMLEVO DECEMBER 2011

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PLAY DAY IN PEADS

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PLAY DAY CON-TINUES

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INFECTION CON-TROL WEEK

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INFECTION CON-TROL WEEK CON-TINUES

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FAREWELL DR NDLANGISA

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MEET OUR DIETI-CIAN

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EZASE-MATERNITY WARD

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On the 18th of October 2011, the community service Occupational Therapist hosted an in-service on play and development. The in-service was held in the Pediatric Ward for nursing staff both Pediatric and maternity. It focused on how play can be beneficial in childhood devel-opment and how play can be incorporated by nursing staff within the wards. The in-service also targeted how nursing staff can educate caregivers on how to use play within their environments. Two posters were used to provide the necessary information. One poster included the value of play, and the second one illustrated toys that could be used within the wards to promote age appropriate development. The toys suggested were made in Arcadia toy project.

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IXOXWA NGEZITHOMBE

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VISION AND MIS-SION OF GREY-TOWN HOSPITAL

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Above: The poster that was used to illustrate different types of toys that were made in Arcadia project

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PLAY DAY CONTINUES...

“Let them play so that they can learn”

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Some of the toys that were donated to peads and maternity ward.

Katelyn Smith CSO Occupational Therapist showing kids in peads ward how to use ball and cup toy.

A toy project was hosted in Arcadia old age home where the Occupational Therapist taught the residents how to make cost effec-tive toys from recy-clable materials. For the past 3 months, groups were held at the old age home and the following

toys were made : ball and cup, pick up sticks, shakers, threading toys, stilts, beanbags and skittles and paper match balls. These toys were handed over to the paediatric and maternity ward to distribute to needy patients. The aim was to show the community that play doesn’t have to be expensive. Some residents from Arcadia joined us for the play date at the hospital and were able to see where the toys they made will be distributed. Children from peads excited

to receive toys to play with in the ward and to take home with them. The play date was enjoyed by all who attended, young and old. The nurses found information they received beneficial.

Katelyn educating the audience and they were listening attentive-ly to her

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INFECTION CONTROL WEEK

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Female TB ward participated in Infection Prevention Control week activities on the 20th of October 2011. They did hand washing for Health workers which was demonstrated by Sr P C Chonco in front of the audience which was staff, patients and cleaners. Hand washing for the public was taught and demonstrated by the patient Mrs Thokozile Ntshangase. Wearing of protective clothing was also emphasized on that day which was demonstrated by Thuli Dlamini (ward cleaner). Triaging or separation of patients in the unit was demonstrated by Mr Madlala, the ward supervisor. They even have their slogan which was CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES.

INFECTION CONTROL WEEK CONTINUES

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Igumbi lezingane nalo alisalanga ngaphandle. Benza umdlalo wasesiteji mayelana nokulashwa kwethumba. Omama bezingane nabo babekhona ukuzizwela lonke ulwazi ababeludinga futhi baphuma benelisekile ngakho konke abafundiswa khona. Baphinde bafundiswa ngokuthi ku-mele wenzenjani uma ukhwehlela.

BENGINGAYAZI KE LE YOKU-KHWEHLELA EN-GALWENI, UMUNTU UFUN-DA AZE AFE!

A student demonstrating enye indlela yoku-khwehlela

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On the 28th of November we had a farewell party for our Medical Manager (Dr M Ndlangi-sa) who left us for RK Khan Hospital. Top left: Sika lokhekhe dokotela. Middle left: Hawu Bule Social Worker wasumbuka kabuhlungu kangaka ubab’uMdlalose F&S Manager. Bottom left: “Noma kukuncane kodwa kusuka ngaphakathi enhliziyweni”, kungathi usho njalo ubab’u-Khoza HR Manager. Top right: Ungakuphaki konke phela Somlomo. Middle right: Ngicela ni-fakele umphathi wam inyama bo! Bottom right: Haibo Mrs. Longbottom Nursing Manager uyihlebelani ingane Gugu CEO Secretary isihleka kangaka?

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PRO: Who are you? Dietician:My name is Zamalushaba Lushaba. PRO: Where are you from and where have you studied? Zama: I grew up in township called Umlazi. I completed my matric at Ogwini Com. Tech. College and then I studied further at the University of KwaZulu Natal, where I did a Dietetics Degree. PRO: Before coming to Greytown Hospital where have you been working?

Our very own Dietician Zama Lushaba Isn’t she hot?

Zama: Before coming to Greytown I was working at a District Hospital in Mpumalanga Province. PRO: How is it in Greytown so far? Zama: So far I am enjoying Greytown, it’s a nice and peaceful place. PRO: How long are you planning to stay in Greytown? Zama: I am planning to stay in Greytown for as long as I can. PRO: As a Dietician what advice would you give someone in order to maintain a balanced diet? Zama: in order for a person to maintain a balanced diet he/she needs to do the following: • Eat variety of food • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday • Each meal should have starchy foods, but the total meal size must not be too big • Eat small portions of animal products, such as chicken, meat, eggs, milk etc • Use fat, salt and sugar in moderation • Drink lots of clean and safe water • Do not take any alcoholic drinks and be as active as you can

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Maternity staff has got great pleasure to have baby of Nonhlanhla Ndlela who was born on 30 August 2011 weighing 970gm, now she has gained weight up to 1,59kg and she is progressing very well. Breast milk is always the best, said Sister Mkhize

CONGRATU-LATIONS TO MATERNITY WARD!!!

The little angel

Above: Sister Mkhize, Nonhlanhla Ndlela the mother and the baby

Umama nengane yakhe

FROM THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

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Ms Londiwe Dlamini– Public Rela-tions Officer

Firstly I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Londiwe Nothando Dlamini, I was born and bred in Mahlabathini. I feel very honored to be part of this family. I hope that I will enjoy each and every mo-ment that I will spend with you good peeps. Ngicela ukuthatha lelithuba ngibonge bonke ababenesandla ekushicilelweni kwalelibhu-ku, ngaphandle kwenu bengingeke ngikwazi ukuwenza ngedwa lomsebenzi. I would also like to thank the hospital management for being supportive since I’m still new in this institution. As we all know that we

have come to an end of 2011, I would like to wish all staff of Greytown Hospital a blessed Christmas, a peaceful and prosperous New Year and for those who will be travel-ing PLEASE be careful and drive safely. Till we meet again in 2012. HAPPY!!!!!

“Alone you can do so little, to-gether we can do so much”

To all those who have joined us Namukelekile eGreytown Hospital hope you will enjoy your stay here and kulaba abasishiyile Farewell to you all we wish you all the best la niyakhona do us proud and we will miss you!!!

If you have any newsworthy story please don’t hesitate to drop me an e-mail londiwe.dlamini@kznhealth.gov.za or call me on extension 230 and you can also come to Public Relations office.

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Above: IPC Manager Mrs Khumalo busy educating the patients about the importance of washing hands on Global Hand washing day Top left: Izinsizwa zase-Workshop nazo azisalanga ngaphandle Bottom left: Mrs Khumalo with Mr

Above: Gugu CEO Secretary and Londi PRO chilling e-South Coast Top left: Hawu Tsatsi bekezela isizolunga inyama. Usungaze umumele kanje u-Madlala? “I believe I can fly” ngathi usho njalo u-Mkhaba

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