Question NW2904 to the Minister of Health
05 November 2018 - NW2904
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What is the total number of (i) gowns and (ii) bed linen that the Madadeni Hospital in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal have, (b) is the current supply of gowns and linen enough, (c) what number of staff are on duty in each shift and (d) what is the designation of each staff member who is on duty in each shift at the hospital?
Reply:
- The following table reflects the details in this regard
Linen Item |
Quantity |
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(i) |
Gowns |
2,596 |
|
(ii) |
Bed Sheets |
5,619 |
|
Pillow Slips |
6,210 |
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Bed sheets |
2,490 |
||
Blankets |
2,226 |
(b) Yes
(c) |
Day Shift |
Night Shift |
69 |
45 |
(d) |
Ward |
Operational Manager |
Day Shift |
Night Shift |
||||
Professional Nurses |
Enrolled Nurses |
Enrolled Nurses Assistants |
Professional Nurses |
Enrolled Nurses |
Enrolled Nurses Assistants |
|||
ICU |
1 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
Casualty |
1 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
Operating theatre |
1 |
12 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Female Medical Wards |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
Surgical Wards |
1 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
Orthopaedics |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
END.