24-06-2015, 03:10 PM
Pretoria – The Gauteng Department of Health has asked the Kalafong Hospital to investigate the state of cleanliness at its facilities.
The investigation comes after pictures went viral on social media showing blocked sinks, linen strewn in what appears to be a toilet and a general state of filthiness in a room believed to be near a ward at the hospital.
“The pictures were posted on twitter by one ‘PI Forensic’ on Thursday (18 June 2015),†department spokesperson Steve Mabona said on Tuesday.
The department has expressed concern at the neglect of linen and unhealthy environment.
Mabona said the department promotes “a microbaly safe environment in all health care facilities†as part of its Infection Control Policy.
“The goals of the Policy are to encourage and improve effective prevention and management of hospital acquired infections for both the public and staff as well as to prevent and minimise environmental hazards associated with microbes for in and out patients, health care workers and visitors of health care institutions,†he said.
Mabona said the department is awaiting a full report and measures to be taken to correct the situation at the Kalafong Hospital.
“Management and healthcare workers have a common law duty of care; to take all reasonable steps to safeguard patients, staff and the general public from infection,†he said. – SAnews.gov.za
The investigation comes after pictures went viral on social media showing blocked sinks, linen strewn in what appears to be a toilet and a general state of filthiness in a room believed to be near a ward at the hospital.
“The pictures were posted on twitter by one ‘PI Forensic’ on Thursday (18 June 2015),†department spokesperson Steve Mabona said on Tuesday.
The department has expressed concern at the neglect of linen and unhealthy environment.
Mabona said the department promotes “a microbaly safe environment in all health care facilities†as part of its Infection Control Policy.
“The goals of the Policy are to encourage and improve effective prevention and management of hospital acquired infections for both the public and staff as well as to prevent and minimise environmental hazards associated with microbes for in and out patients, health care workers and visitors of health care institutions,†he said.
Mabona said the department is awaiting a full report and measures to be taken to correct the situation at the Kalafong Hospital.
“Management and healthcare workers have a common law duty of care; to take all reasonable steps to safeguard patients, staff and the general public from infection,†he said. – SAnews.gov.za