RACHUONYO SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL Background Rachuonyo Sub County Hospital is a government facility situated in Oyugis town along Oyugis Kendubay road in (Rachuonyo South sub county (formerly Kasipul Sub-County) It serves as a referral facility for CEmONC services for both Rachuonyo East and Rachuonyo South sub counties. This facility has a catchment population of 39,939 of whom 1,517 are under 1 year while 6,590 are under 5 years. The facility should offer services to 9,905 women of reproductive age and in 2016
Challenges
Inadequate working space especially in MCH, maternity and Lab. Late commencement of ANC visits leading to low 4th ANC visit.
Delay in commencing ANC visit leading to more deliveries at home and lower level health facilities.
Staffing
Community Units/Community Engagement The facility is supported by 4 CHUs (Kanyango, Kokal, Kokal and Kamuma) and 60 CHVs all working under the supervision of 4 CHEW. There are 60 CHVs and 8 PEs attached to Rachuonyo SCH.At least 3 CHVs are on duty every day. They are attached to MCH and OPD they are tasked with responsibility of client retention, documentation of referrals, Adherence and psychosocial support, community/ facility linkages, contact tracing, conducting health promotion activities and Positive Health Dignity and Prevention activities in all the entry points which they are attached to. CHVs Brief on follow up: Training on
danger signs in pregnancy and verbal autopsy
Training on
community family planning
Training on
community malaria case management
Basic
training on CBHIS for CHEWs, CHCs and CHVs
Data on some selected indicators 2015/2016 Indicators
Qtre 1
Qtre 2
Qtre 3
Qtre 4
Total
EPP
409
409
409
409
1636
New ANC
293
335
358
299
1285
Skilled deliveries
652
606
617
664
2539
Imm. Penta-1
361
256
305
358
1280
Achievements
New outpatient block under construction will help ease the congestion when completed. APHIAPlus has provided Tents for HTS, & PMTCT services
CHVs have intensified Mapping of Pregnant mothers during home visits, community sensitization with escorted referrals.
APHIAPlus has supported supply of basic MNCH equipment and consumables.