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RFM Launch wellness Programme
a newsletter for the Swaziland Nazarene Health Institutions (SNHI)
Nazarene Health News
edition 8: September 2010
he launch of Raleigh Fitkin Memorial who Hospital wellness programme for its represworkers was held at the Nazarene ented T
st the MOH applauded the hospital for taking on this playground, on the 31 of July 2010, on a beautiful initiative and said that she believed in the committee sunny day that began with a march from the main and management to take it to greater heights. “The gate led by the Salesian brass band and hospital ministry is management team.
The programme was coordinated by Voice of the Church (VOC) personality Mr Sandile Malaza and local doctor, Dr Tiri Thwala who kept the crowd excited and entertained.Those who attended the colourful event was the hospital chief executive officer (CEO), human resource (HR), chief medical officer (CMO), chairperson of the board, Dr N. Mabuza, representatives from ministry of health(MOH), SNAP, national wellness coordinators and health workers from other institutions with wellness corners.Entertainment was provided by the local Lutsango group, choir, sibhaca and Christ Worshippers from Emzimpofu School of the disabled.Kids also graced the occasion and enjoyed themselves jumping in the jumping castle.The guest speaker Dr Ncamile Mabuza
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initiative.
n full support of the programme and the doors are always open for assistance”, said Dr Mabuza.The hospital CEO in her speech encouraged all Swaziland National Health Institutions (SNHI) employees to utilise the clinic and to take HIV tests so as to get better treatment and care. “I hope that from this day forth all our employees will be treated through this clinic, and sick sheets from other departments will no longer be accepted as the hospital would like to keep track of its staff and their ailments”, said Mrs Mdluli. To top it all a staff member disclosed her status and encouraged others to live openly with the status.Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr M Mkhabela chairperson of the board who also applauded the event coordinators and hospital for taking on this
Zandile Tsabedze
To make Christlike disciples in the nations
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PHOTOS: The RFMH CEO introducing the wellness program Committee .TOP
RIGHT: RFMH Staff During the wellness program launch BELLOW: RFMH Lutsango Dancing during the
event.
It has been exciting few months, we welcome t he Ministry of Health Initiative of quality assurance recently. As RFM Hospital
we are delighted to join the Ministry while its strive to be the best in customer care. We therefore, hope to scope one of the
awards in one of the placed categories. I am grateful to witness the launch of the wellness program here at RFM while
promises a better health and care for our employees staff members. I hope that all employees will utilize the clinic as we
want to keep track of our staff and their ailments.
It was also interesting to witness the church celebrating the 100 years of the existence of the church of the Nazarene in
Swaziland. We ere also pleased to witness the COHSASA external survey at Mliba being a success. We would like to extend
our appreciation to Project Africa Global for donating the £1.2 worth of equipment to RFM and their participation in the
medical conference at RFM. We also wish to thank all those who continue to partner with us while we strive for quality care
to all our clients.
Back Row L-R : William McCoy, Joshua Burley, David Barnard, Graham Fehr, and Jeff Graham
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the country.
Among those in attendance of the celebration where twelve (12)
members of Sibhaha (schymelzenbach) family who travelled from
USA and South Africa to witness the occasion. They were direct
decedents of Harmon (Sibhaha) Schymelzenbach the founder of the
Church of the Nazarene in Swaziland.The General Superintendent of
the church of the Nazarene in Africa, Dr. David Graves travelled from
Kansas in America with his wife Sharon and preached a sermon which
encouraged the Nazarenes in Swaziland to go forward with God's
Ministry regardless of problems and devil's attacks to the churches'
Ministry. He added that God will hear the cries of the swazis during
hard times and answer to their prayers and deliver them from any thn Saturday August 14 2010, more than 3000 form of bondage.His Majesty King Mswati III, speaking through Prince
people converged at the Mavuso Trade centre Masitsela applauded the church of Nazarene for the remarkable work OGround in Manzini to celebrate the 100 years of the provided through health, educational and church institutions.The
existence of the Church of the Nazarene in Swaziland.The Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Sibusiso Dlamini revealed that the King
celebration highlighted the significant contributions and of Swaziland was born at the RFM Hospital.He called for a successful
achievements of the Church of the Nazarene in the Kingdom collaborative partnership between RFM Hospital health workers, of Swaziland.The Church, health and education institutions of government of Swaziland and other organizations.The RFM hospital
the church of the Nazarene gathered to glorify the Lord for the deserves recognition not only for what it has done in the past but its
struggles endured to ascend to the current level. The slogan current achievements such as the construction of the intensive care
for the commemoration was “KEEP THE HOLISTIC GOSPEL unit. Nazarene products have displayed dedication to right
actions and best intentions for society and the country in their ABLAZE”. That is a charge to the church and its institutions to
workplaces.stand firm and be brave to go forward beyond the 100 years
Dr Makhubelawith the denomination's Holistic Ministry among the people in
100 years celebration
t's now two months since a new system of keeping patients files was introduced in female medical ward. IFiles are made to remain inside the ward in each
and every cubicle. A locker containing filed belonging to t hat cubicle with space for keeping stationery. The lockers are movable and some accessories are still to be fixed like that to put the x-rays. This has improved documentation in that it became easy for the nurses to document immediately after performing their nursing duties thus raising the nursing standards. This as well relieves the nurses from having to carry the files around when doing rounds with doctors.
Tholakele Shongwe
Female Medical Wardhe RFM Staff members enjoyed the presence of Dr. Carly and nurse vermin from the United State Tof America (USA) through project Africa Global.
This dedicated team was only at RFMst rdfor three days from 1 – 3 of September. They helped
to observe and review staff medical problems and also reviewed medical forms that were done in August. Some member of staff who benefited were those from the community clinics which included Bhalekane clinic in particular. Much appreciation is forwarded to both doctor Carly and Nurse Vermah for their commitment towards assisting mankind.
Zandile Tsabedze
Wellness Clinic Visitation
CEO’s Message
PHOTO: Swaziland Nazarene National Choir During the 100 years celebration
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treatment guidelines –Antiretroviral therapy and
his exercise is part of a project that was conceived Prevention of mother to child transmission,
by the government of the United States of America Reproductive health & HIV, Pain management & T(US) for African countries especially those in the symptoms of end of life, Swaziland Emergency
Southern Africa region, which is the most afflicted by HIV Preparedness National program, Tuberculosis (TB),
and AIDS. The conference is being offered as a Multi Drug Resistance TB, Extreme Drug Resistance TB
component of the project's continuing medical education and Cervical cancer screening in low resource.
strategy. It is aimed at providing health care workers in
developing and low resource countries with current The Ministry of Health was represented by Principal
information on HIV & AIDS in order to equip them to offer Secretary (PS)'s office, who however could not attend
the highest standard of compassionate care for HIV the conference. Mr. Mlondolozi Dlamini, the Manzini
infected patients. Swaziland as a country is still battling Regional Health Administrator stood in for the PS.
with the HIV & AIDS epidemic, the current HIV prevalence RFMH was represented the hospital administrator, Mr.
rate at 42%; this being the highest in the world. Therefore, Leonard Dlamini, who also introduced the speaker
such a workshop was of utmost importance for the health from the ministry. In his opening remarks, Mr. M.
sector. Dlamini expressed that the Ministry's mandate is to
The conference was co facilitated by a team of doctors, ensure a healthy nation by providing quality health
nurses and health care providers from the United States of care services to the nation. Central in the execution of
America and in- country. this mandate is the empowerment of the health
Some of the topics that were covered includes; sector's workforce with new information, knowledge
Drivers of HIV infection in Swaziland with focus on and skills. He also applauded the milestone that has
Mu l t i p l e - concu r r en t pa r t ne r sh i p , H IV been achieved in curbing the high death toll on people
pathophysiology, New World Health Organization living with HV & AIDS following the introduction of
antiretroviral therapy.
Khawulile Magagula
Sixth Annual Ministry of Health & Project Africa Global Conference
Health and Safety Service ElementDear Reader
eflect on this question; what was the first thing that came into your mind when you walked into the hospital premises to find it with a new appearance, paintings of different colors around the tar marks, corridors, pipes etc? RYellow, Black, Green, White etc. Did you think that maybe its for wedding preparations (in a hospital ?) or a
preparation for a special event… or maybe just some decorations to make the hospital more “attractive”. Well the answer lies not in any of the above.
hese demarcation lines are standardized graphical symbols, colors and markings, This project is being coordinated by the Fire Twhich communicate critical safety-related Marshals under the Supervision of the Health and
information and are strategically placed in and Safety Committee. The Swazi Pro-Fire Consultants around the Hospital premises. You might have are carrying out the Markings.noticed that they are on corridors, gangways, steps, It is therefore imperative for you dear reader, your masts, poles, drainage covers, water and waste other workmates and visitors and patients alike, to pipes and other points where caution or note should observe the markings for safety sake. Avoid be taken. All the markings are in accordance to the shortcuts, read signs, and understand the Organization of International Standardization (ISO) demarcation markings and support the efforts of the principles and are very important to communicate Hospital Management to improve the standards of safe navigation in and around the Hospital our Institution.premises. The markings are also used alongside information signs, which are also standard in terms Thank you.of color coding and size etc. Noel Hlomula
It's about safety Demarcation Markings in the Hospital
PHOTOS: Doctors from USA Project Africa Global and
Health Care provides from various institutions around Swaziland who participated
during the Medical Conference
he RFM's ART Department is always recognized by its snake like queue both to the Pharmacy and in the TReception Area . Gratitude goes to Icap for mentoring
and donating a Park Home and Office in the Department. The VCT department will move to the Park home leaving enough space for the ART Unit to get decongested.A special dedication goes to the ever dedicated staff who wake up as early as 4am to open the ART clinic doors by 5:00am to offer services to the working clientele, the clientele who prefer the morning hours.
Nobuhle Mthethwa.
VCT ON THE MOVE
thn Wednesday 28 July 2010, RFM Hospital had an interesting scientific presentation on immunizations by one of the experienced pediatrician Dr. N.L. Kunene. The presentation O
was attended by doctors and nurses aiming to raise awareness and create medical exchange of information. The presentation covered the significant impact that immunization has on the reduction of diseases in children and the expanded program of immunization (EPI) Schedule in Swaziland by World Health (WHO). These included vaccines and dosage during birth, 6 weeks, 9 months, 18 months and 5 years for different diseases. Older children who miss immunization during infancy and immunization of children with HIV/AIDS were also discussed at length. Contraindication of immunization and conditions which are not contraindications were also covered during this presentation.Emphacy was made that all children need to be immunized and must never miss. During the presentation Dr. Kunene delveged the development of new vaccines such as Rota virus which she said was now available in South Africa and should be considered to be made available in Swaziland.She went on to say pneumococcal conjugate vaccine will be made available in Swaziland by June 2011 by WHO.
Zakhele Thwala
Presentation on immunizations by RFM Pediatricians
Be kindly be informed that all the newsletter readers are encouraged to vote for the favorite article by filling in the form attached inside the copy of the newsletter and send it at the switchboard office. Those at the clinics must send them to the nearby clinic or by postal services. You can still cast your vote electronically by sending an e-mail to
the deadline Is before [email protected]
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he ministry of health has initiated a programme Through this programme the public will also be able to
to award health facilities that are doing well vote for the winning facility, thus the ministry is going Tand it will be hosted annually. This is meant to to strive to be the best in customer care.In order to
improve the health care service delivery in the country meet the latter customer care officers have been
and to address the challenges encountered. The introduced in most facilities.
In his speech the minister requested companies to programme to be known as the Quality Assurance
partner with ministry by pledging to support the Health Awards was launched by the minister of health awards. Meanwhile roadshows will be held to Hon. Benedict Xaba on Wednesday 11 August 2010 at sensitize the public on this programme and music the Convention Center. The theme is “STRIVING FOR group Mduduzi and Emagawugawu pledged to EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH WITH PARTNERS AND perform during the road shows. At the end of the
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION”. RFM hospital event a company had already pledged to supply
management and some members of staff were also hospital equipment. Times of Swaziland also pledged
present during the launch.Awards are divided into 7 to be partner with the ministry.
categories: A Regions, B Hospitals, C Health Centers, As RFM staff let us continue to work and sustain the
D Public Health Units,E Programsquality so that we collect those awards.
F Maternity and G Clinics. Fikile Shabangu
Quality Health Awards program Launch
PHOTO: Dr Kunene During The Prentation
PHOTO:(L - R) Sister Phindile Khumalo, Matron Bhembe, Mrs Mkhatjwa and Mrs Dlamini during the quality health awards launch.
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the way for you. You might think he has forgotten about n life there are times where doors are being closed by you but know that is not true. Just wait upon the Lord.God and a window is being opened for you to
Think of the Children of Israel when they Icommunicate with God. That you must not forget crossed the Red Sea. There were mountains that He is our creator He knows everything about on the sides the Sea in-front them and behind our lives. He protects us day and night through our them there were Egyptians who were coming prayers. When you are a child of God, you must with their chariots. The Israelites were crying know that enemies will come from all directions with fear, but God knew why they used that root (John 10:10). One of the good times for an enemy which passed through the Red Sea. God to attack is during the period of closed doors. As a wanted to show His power. They crossed in Christians try to understand the Love of God. He dry land (Exodus 14-13:31). In this place God want to make you strong, he want you to manifest opened the way for the Children of Israel his power. According to (Genesis 7-16) God closed through Moses who was their leader .God the door of the Ark, and Noah did not understand
buried the Egyptians army in the Red Sea with their why God closed the door. But a window of prayer was left chariots for the Glory of His name. God is able to use for him to communicate with God. another person to open the window for you (psalms 27: 1-So in life there is times when God closes the door, these 6). So my friend God is there waiting for you just listen to are times of fearful circumstances, bereavement, his voice. God loves you as He says I have plans to unemployment and trials there are many more. In-spite all prosper you not to harm you. of these as Christians we must choose to stay at the feet of
Sitakele HlanzeJesus like Mary (Luke 10-38 -42). Never allow the evil
spirit to tell you that this is too hard for you, you can not
handle. Hay wait for the Lord, do not panic He will open
WINDOW OF PRAYER
FMH has put together a about handling disasters at challenges that are encountered
disaster management different levels based on at service delivery by Rplan. This is a strategies that are in place in stakeholders involved in
requirement under the National these sectors. emergency care.
Health Policy 2007 and the A total number of two hundred The contribution of both the MOH
subsequent Ministry of Health and forty-two (51%) employees -EPR department and Police
(MOH)'s Emergency were informed about various College in this activity is greatly
Preparedness Response (EPR) aspects of disaster management valued. It has yielded positive
Strategy -2008-2013. The during this event. The EPR outcomes towards current and
MOH's EPR program subscribes department was represented by future disaster containment
to the Swaziland Government's Mr. Bongani Tsabedze and Mr. initiatives for the hospital, region,
Disaster Management Act of Mduduzi Lokothwayo from the health sector and nationwide.
2006, which follows the United national and regional office(s)
Nations International Strategy respectively. Mr. Sabatha Masuku Khawulile Magagula
for Disaster Reduction (Health represented the Police College.
Emergency Preparedness & RFMH's Chief Matron, Mrs. V.
Response Strategy 2008). Bhembe and Noel Hlomula;
In this regard on 21-25 June health & safety coordinator stood
2010, the hospital's health & on behalf of the health & safety
safety service element in service element.
collaboration with MOH's EPR Recommendations were
department and Police College forwarded regarding restructuring
engaged staff members to an the referral system, strengthening
orientation exercise. The information dissemination
purpose of the activity was to between EPR and health care
educate all RFMH employees facilities, and resolving
Disaster Management
PHOTO: RFMH Staff attending disaster management training
liba and Shewula clinics are undergoing renovations which will improve space as additional rooms will be added. Mliba Mclinic has serious space limitations as
it is only a three roomed building. Shewula clinic has a stand alone VCT centre and the renovations will enhance integration of services under one roof. The renovations are a joint project venture between SNHI and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) On another note, construction of a duplex nurse's house at Ndzingeni clinic is ongoing. This project was kick started by a donation of Five Thousand Emalangeni by the Prime Minister Dr. Barnabas Dlamini. Bethany First Church is also currently funding the project.The maintenance department is highly commended for stretching itself and running all three community health construction projects at the same time.
RENOVATIONS IN CLINICS
ree treatment was provided in the above clinics by a medical team from Bethany First Church of the Nazarene
(USA) on 28 29 July 2010. The team consisted of medical doctors, pharmacist, physiotherapist's nurses and Fdentists. Tooth extractions were done at Bhekinkhosi and Ndwabangeni clinics.
Each clinic began with an orientation session for the nurses on management of measles which was facilitated by the
pediatrician in the team. This became a forum for experience sharing as community health nurses are well experienced
on the card room conditions.
A total of 466 patients were seen from
the four clinics of which 57 were tooth
extractions. Co munity Health is
grateful to the partners for contributing
towards improving the lives of the
under proving the lives of the under
privileged people in the communities.
Free Treatment At Siteki, Bhekinkosi, Ndwabangeni And Mshingishingini Clinics
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PHOTO: Mr Gumedze Chairman of the health Committee at Ndvwabangeni and Paul Rothwell
PHOTO: Ndvwabange Clinic staff with the Medical team from Bethany First Church
All Community articles by Agatha Mamba
PHOTO: Michael Mabuza and Andy from Bethany First Church Inspecting the renovated Mliba Clinic
ensured that he long COHSAS journey
all needed which began in 2007 r e s o u r c e s Treached its climax for Mliba w e r e
r e c e i v e d .clinic on 16-17 July 2010 during the T h e d a y
final external survey. Preparations finally came
for the big day had been ongoing but ant it was
tension and positive stress became e x a c t l y
8 : 3 0 a m
improving the quality of care. They when the two surveyors encouraged the staff to continue arrived. They spent the and not relax now that they survey two days thoroughly h a s b e e n c o n d u c t e d .c h e c k i n g t h r o u g h Ml iba c l in ic i s g ra te fu l to e v e r y t h i n g ( s e r v i c e management at SNHI for all the elements, files, quality support received. Special thanks improvement projects etc). evident among team members also go to the entire staff of They also took a tour of the clinic immediately the survey dates were Community Health Services who and were impressed with the clinic
m a d e k n o w n . have been supportive in many structure which has been extended After realizing that time seemed to different ways. It is also very and renovates. They also be flying the team began to utilize encouraging that the CEO has witnessed community involvement weekends to ensure that everything u r g e d t h a t t h e q u a l i t y by the presence of a member of the was in order. Service elements to improvement/assurance program Clinic Health Committee who had be assessed at Mliba clinic were be rolled out to all the other clinics.come to welcome them. The Management, Risk Management,
exercise turned out to be exciting as Clinic Care and Clinical Support
the surveyors applauded the staff Services. On the other hand SNHI
for all the efforts they had made in was in full support of the clinic and
COHSASA External Survey At Mliba Clinic
Dr. Bill Mc coy is a son of Dr. Bill Mc coy who was a team of students from Eastern Nazarene
doctor at RFM in the 90's. The activity was facilitated by University (USA) led by Dr. Bill Mc Coy spent
Brent Lavign (BFC) who had approached Community Athe day on 12/06/2010 at Bulunga clinic painting Health to say the team was willing to do a one day
the clinic, the duplex nurse's houses and patient's toilet. project in the clinics. The team took a familiarization tour
to the clinic on 03/06/2010.
It was both hard work and fun the whole day as the team
painted the outside walls of all the structures.
Community members were present to participate as this
is a tradition in Primary Health Care.
Dr. Bill McCoy said it had been a great pleasure for the
team to spend the day doing work at Bulunga Clinic. He
left all remaining paint with the clinic to share with the
local church and also gave T. Shirts to all males who had
participated. The chairperson of the Health Committee
thanked the team and said God had answered their
prayers.
Bulunga Clinic Gets a Makeover
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PHOTO:(L - R) C Magagula,S Sbandze, Prisca Sbandze, Zandile Dlamini, Agatha Mamba, Fortunate Mhlanga, Surveyor Ms C Kamela
PHOTO:(L - R) Zandile Dlamini, S Sbandze, Fortunate Mhlanga, Surveyor Ms P De Beer
PHOTO: A student from eastern Nazarene University USA Painting the duplex Nurses House.
he Rotary Club of Manzini through their Ann's
donated clothing's for the newborn babies at TRFM Hospital. The donation was presented thand handed over on the 25 August 2010. The Rotary-
RFM partnership has actually been ongoing for a while
and patients have turned out to be the most
beneficiaries on such partnership.
The RFM Hospital is ever grateful to warmly accept
donations that are aimed at uplifting the quality of care
for the clients/patients. Hence the Manzini rotary club is
kindly implored to keep on doing well for mankind.
Bagezile Dlamini
Rotary Donate to RFMH Again
operations USA, Hamiltow High he Raleigh Fitkin
School in Los Angeles CA, Memorial hospital
Alpha Kappa graduate chapter Twas privileged to Pittsburg PA, Metro Politan
receive a large consignment outreach of Pittsharge,
of drugs, equipment and University of Pitter burgh School
suppliers worth 1.2 million of Medicine Dr. Bitchong the
US Dollars from Project Chief Medical Officer reacting to
Africa Global (PAG). this kind gesture shown by
Project Africa Global is a Project Africa Global and work
non Governmental US Project Africa Global and many alongside them. “Our Institution
based Organization which has other supported continue to has greatly benefited from the
been partnering with the Ministry of maintain their commitment to the support and assistance extended
Health of Swaziland for the past 11 people and government of by PAG”, said Dr. Bitchong he
years. This collaboration has Swaziland. “our collaboration with further expressed sincere
enabled physicians and other the Ministry of Health (MOH) and appreciation to PAG and The
volunteers from PAG to donate RFM has enabled physicians and Ministry of Health for these mark of
valuable inimical services and our team to donate valuable attention and support. In addition
expertise. Provide Medical clinical services and expertise, said PAG has also provided clinical
education and receive important Dr. Pettigre. The US based Services in three rural areas and
information about medical system organizations that contributed to consultation services to the
in Swaziland. Speaking to Dr. these donation included Global wellness program, emergency,
Margaret Pettigrew who was links no Pihsburgh PA, Medwish in Preparedness and response
leading the team from Project Cleveland OH, Machnonal program and maternal health
Africa Global and is a Vice Women's Hospital and case program at RFT.
President of the Women Hospital Western Univertiy in Cleveland Zakhele Thwala
in the US. She mentioned that OH, Blessings International
1.2 Million US Dollars worth of equipment donates to RFM.
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PHOTO TOP: Management
receiving donations from Project Africa
LEFT AND RIGHT: Some
of the donations
PHOTO: Rotary Club Members
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very academic year our students at the Nazarene College of Nursing are encouraged and given an opportunity to give- this is mainly done in Leves II and III where students are assigned to the community areas for clinical Epractise. They identify a family/individual with special needs and try to meet those needs, a good example would
be when our students constructed a pit latrine for one of their families. In Level III students are exposed to Community Resource areas i.e. Cheshire Homes of Swaziland, Ekululameni and Swaziland Hospice at Home. Alternatively students would make a special contribution to one of these areas. Last academic year, this gesture was extended to Cheshire Homes of Swaziland where some clothing and E500.00 cash was donated ( see special pictures). The whole college community is also given a chance to give through such activities. This endeavour is in line with compassion which is one of our core values at the college since it supports the scriptures that when Jesus saw the multitudes, He had compassion for them.
Sr CJ.Sihlongonyane
Community Involvement
he Luke Commission (TLC) is pleased to announce limited access to healthcare facilities. RFM Hospital and the donation of medical supplies and equipment to the 17 community clinics in the Swaziland Nazarene RFM Hospital in collaboration with Heart to Heart Health Institutions (SNHI) serve more than 30% of the TInternational and Nazarene Compassionate rural population in Swaziland and have supported the
Ministries, Inc. TLC provides mobile Comprehensive Care mission of TLC to ensure that patients found in rural Clinics to communities receive access to care. TLC is grateful for isolated the continuing commitment and leadership of SNHI to rural improve the quality and access to health care for all communit Swazis. The partnership between TLC and SNHI is a ies who blessing!have Harry & Echo VanderWal
The Luke Commission (TLC)
other to mother is a non-governmental organization aiming to increase the number of pregnant women, who use prevention of Mother to Child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services. The organization hope that M
mothers with HIV can live longer by maintaining a health life style and take good care of their families. The role of M2M at RFM is to educate mothers living with
HIV and about how to take care of themselves and the babies. They are also encouraged to know their status and accept it. RFM M2M has also a support group which trains mothers that have undergone the PMTCT program and graduate them once their babies reaches two (2) years. Thereafter, they are being referred to the communities to teach others.M2M's target is to make sure that every pregnant and breastfeeding mother is seen by M2M staff before leaving the facility. This is one of the ways used to fight
against the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. The M2M organization is located at PNC, ANC, Children ward and maternity ward.
Mother to mother (M2M) at RFM
THE LAST EDITION’S
FAVORITE ARTICLE IS do you love Yourself by
Dr Paulos
THE LAST EDITION’S BEST ARTICLE IS
Manzini Rotary Club Donates to RFM By Bagezile Dlamini
PHOTO: (L- R) Mandlekosi Moyo, Dr Jabu Mavundla, Make Futhi Mdluli CEO, Matron Veronica Bhembe Receiving donations from ASD medical
PHOTO:(L - R) Evelyne Chagonda, Echo VanderWal, Dr Motuma, Dr Bitchong, Harry VanderWal, Bongani
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support and paramedical staff on basic first aid and standard requirement under emergency and resuscitation skills. However, training at Levels I, II & III services is that transport operators, porters, is provided by Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society. Asupport service and paramedical personnel are A most recent Level I training was conducted in June 21 skilled in providing first aid and resuscitation care. Since -25 & June 28 - July 2 this year, whereby twenty staff 2009, RFMH has been engaged in training all support members were trained. Participants included 13 drivers, and paramedical personnel in first aid and resuscitation 7 porters and a ward aide. The training course was care.conducted in succession over two weeks, thus training10 The First aid course is being offered at various levels; people per week. This ensured staff coverage and basic, Level I and Level II & III. At the basic level minimal disruption of services in concerned employees are exposed to the simplest and most departments. essential aspects of first aid and resuscitation care.
Since 2009 to date, 86% personnel have been trained.
Level I prepares the trainee as a generalist in first aid
care. Thirty people have so far been trained in this
cadre. Levels II and III are advanced First Aid courses
that equip trainees with some specialty skills that may be
required in an emergency situation. Five staff members
drawn from Level I trainees of 2009 benefited in this
category. A certificate is awarded for Levels I,II & III, and
it should be renewed every three years. The latter group
is further responsible for providing in-service training to
First aid training at RFMH
s the Human Immune Deficiency Virus, it is found in the fluids of an infected person which are blood, sex fluids (semen vaginal fluids) as well as breast milk.I
Mode of Transmission.Through sexual intercourse (unsafe sex).From mother to child.Direct contact with blood of person who is infected.By sharing piercing objects with an infected person.HIV cannot be transmitted through;
-Casual contact, sharing toilets, domestic utensils, eating together, -mosquitoes, playing together, socializing and working in the same office.
CD4 Bench mark- According to the National Guidelines, of Art will be at less than or equal 350 cells/mm
(Anti Retrieval Therapy) or if there is Aids-defining illness such as Kaposi's sarcomaArt does not cure HIV but halts the Virus republication thus prevent for all children less than 12 months with a positive DNA PCR WAART is initiated irrespective of CD4.Benefit if ART1. Decreases number of orphans2. Business and Household stay intact3. Reduces mother to child transmission 4. Prolongs life and improves quality of life.5. Increases motivation of Health workers as they feel they can do more for HIV positive patients.6. Less money to spend on treating opportunities infections and palliative care.7. Post exposure prophylaxis8. Increased number of people who accept HIV-testing and counseling 9. Decreased stigma surrounding HIV infection.Adherence is very important when taking ART.
(Ministry of Health, 2007)By Family Nurse Practitioner Nobuhle Mthethwa.
Understanding HIV/AIDS
PHOTO: (BACK ROW L - R) Almon Magagula, Simanga Zewula, Clement Ndzinisa, Zandile Magagula ,Elmon. Ndzimandze, Sabelo Mavusc. (FRONT ROW L - R) Noel Sihlongonyane, Chris Ndzimandze,
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n April 2010 the Boards of Governors (BOG) of the evaluate its status. On the other hand, in corroboration proposes Southern Africa Nazarene University with other current developments that ate taking place, I(SANU) held its annual meeting. The meeting was the RFM hospital will take a step higher in achieving its
preceded by the meetings of the standing committees. goal, which is to provide quality health services.The standing committees as well as the BOG deliberated on one major aspect, that is the launching of This is once upon life privilege that God is placing on the University. To achieve that goal important decisions the hospital and God through these development will be were made and it is hoped that the University will be able to reach many people even those beyond the launched in the near future. borders. Let us pray for a better success of the
developments leadership of the Swaziland Nazarene The launching of the university will be beneficial to the Health Institutions and Southern Africa Nazarene Church of the Nazarene in Africa and especially the University as they strives for better heights. RFM hospital in the hospital will become the major Carlos V. Mbanze.University's Teaching Hospital an aspect that will
The Southern Africa Nazarene University: New Developments
SN Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and similar types of widely-used (and free) e-mail accounts are popular and easy to set up. However, despite their popularity, such e-mail accounts present their users with a number of inconveniences; inconveniences that can be avoided with our NEW robust, versatile and richly featured RFM e-mail accounts.M
Users of MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail and similar types of e-mail accounts may have to deal with any of the following types of inconveniences and annoyances:
· With mass-market e-mail accounts, including MSN Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail users share their e-mail domains (e.g., "@hotmail.com," "@msn.com," or ".yahoo.com") with millions of other users, which makes it
· Users of Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. are Ad placement is one of the main reasons that these providers can offer their services for free.
· Because users of Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail accounts share their Internet domains with millions of other users across the Web, they run the by recipients that decide to block entire domains from their inboxes, rather than just specific e-mail addresses. Such blanket blacklistings thus may hurt users that aren´t guilty of spamming or any other netiquette breaches.
The best alternative to the inconveniences of Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, and similar e-mail accounts is have one of our hospital email for your department with is @rfmsz.org which allow you to pick the
that you may use for business use. All of our e-mail accounts are 100 percent ad-free and include generous disk space, Webmail access, as well as state-of-the-art anti-spam and anti-phishing technology.
. If you are working or doing any other type of business, this rfmsz.org e-mail accounts allow you to use the hospital name as your e-mail domain, which allows people , business partners and other recipients to immediately recognize your incoming e-mail messages´ origin. The generic "@gmail.com," "@hotmail.com" and "@yahoo.com" domains do not provide e-mail senders and recipients with this convenience.This new Hospital e-mail account further ensures that no one will mistakenly put you on their e-mail blacklists as part of blanket blacklistings of entire domains. Thus: You are unlikely to be blacklisted unless you actually do distribute spam or have made yourself or your communication unwanted somehow. In short, this hospital e-mail account unlike
The e-mail account will shield you from the spam barrages Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail users are forced to live with. So, if you are relying on MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! , Gmail Mail or a similar e-mail account, it´s time to reconsider. I recommend selecting one for you department of our robust, unique, new RFM Hospital e-mail accounts. It is paid for by the hospital. A hard copy Email directory is available. For more info or question come to the IT office.
I would like to conclude by reminding everyone who is using any hospital computer type to make sure that his/ her computer is running an Antivirus. It must be having Kaspersky 2010 antivirus or Norton 2010 if not report such to the IT office.
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impossible to create a truly unique e-mail identity for the hospital.
frequently being pestered with unwanted and intrusive on-page advertisements.
· Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail networks are prone to attacks by phishers, pharmers, hackers, crackers and other cyber crooks who attempt to steal sensitive information or plant e-mail worms, Trojan Horses and other malware.
· You might lose your account if you do not use it within a certain time.
· It is next to impossible to get an e-mail address that is easily useable, let alone memorable. Because of the large amount of users that share these domains, the risk of selecting an e-mail address that is already taken is very high. There are simply too many variations in circulation. In many cases, users are forced to find an alternative address as addresses like "[email protected]," "[email protected]," or "[email protected]" may well be unavailable.
· Some of these e-mail accounts may include unwanted advertising insertions in your outgoing e-mail.
risk of having their e-mail addresses accidentally blacklisted
exact e-mail address you want, including our own Hospital domain name
The new hospital e-mail account enables you to create your very own, instantly recognizable e-mail address e.g., "[email protected]."
the free accounts offered by MSN, Yahoo!, et all allows you build a distinctive, unique Web presence for yourself or your hospital business.
The Best Alternative
Advantages of the new Hospital Email accounts.
Sicelo Dlamini
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Chief editor Make Futhi Mdluli
Sub-editor Mr C V Mbandze Dr Thwala
Proof Readers Dr Getahun Sr Sibandze
Sr Mavimbela
Design & Layout Mr T Simelane Sicelo Dlamini
Advertising Mr Z Thwala
Circulation Mr Z Thwala Sicelo Dlamini
New Faces at RFMH he hospital wishes to acknowledge and welcome staff members who joined RFMH at different
intervals from March to August 2010, and were subsequently oriented to the organization. Mr. TLeonard Dlamini -hospital administrator, Dr R. Bitchong -Senior Medical Officer and Deputy Matron
Mrs. J. Thwala were amongst members of the senior management who welcomed the staff informing them
about different aspects of the institution in the process. Staff members in this category are as follows:
Mantenga Mantenga - Pharmacy
Promise Dube - Intensive care/Renal Unit
Memory Ndlovu - Male circumcision
Webson Madawo - Antiretroviraltherapy
Samkelisiwe C. Simelane - Antiretroviraltherapy
Sikhulile Sibanda - Baylor Children's Clinic
Mcebisi Sukati - Operation Theatre
Juliet Ngwenya - Female Medical ward
Prisca Amaechi - Postpartum Ward
Thobile Hlatshwayo - Male Medical Ward
Precious Dlamini - Operation Theatre
Samkelisiwe P. Khumalo - Operation Theatre
Ihuarulam Jovita - Laboratory
Mpumelelo Mbona - Physiotherapy
Cynthia T. Ngubane - Tuberculosis Clinic
Hellen Dlamini - Maternity
Bhembe Mphile - Intensive care/ Renal Unit
Nkosingiphile Mkhonta - Intensive care/Renal Unit
Sandisile Ntshangase - Intensivecare/Renal Unit
Linda Cindzi - Inensivecare/Renal Unit
Andile Mthethwa - Intensivecare /Renal Unit
Sanele Gama - Intensivecare/Renal Unit
Tenaye Eshete - Postpartum ward
Sindie Shongwe - Operation Theatre
Lewis Nhlabatsi - Emergency
Cyril Dlamini - Male Medical Ward
Phumlile Methula - Male Medical Ward
Carol Grant - General Outpatient Department
Sicelo Dlamini - Information technology
he ministry of health in its effort to improve quality care to all citizens of Swaziland has introduced the customer care
service to all hospital including RFMH. This is evidence through their slogan which says do it right the first time. This
initiative will improve the health status of all men, women children who require treatment. The main objective of this Tservice is to understand staffing, daily operation, service provided, challenge faced and recommendations applicable to
each department. And to obtain a base line data so that
monitoring and evaluation of the intentions care be done.
Lastly it is to equip the customer care provider with
knowledge needed for the interventions in order to keep
pace with customers' needs. Customers include stakeholders
(this means anything from home interaction is done with),
internal customers (meaning health care provides), external
customers and indirect customers.
Customer care at RFMH
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