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november 2020

Quality emergency care improves patient survival

THE quality of emergency care provided by emergency medical services personnel, as well as by doctors and nurses in emergency departments, plays a significant role in a patient’s ultimate outcome. It has been shown internationally that taking severely injured patients to an appropriately accredited trauma centre in the shortest possible time, reduces mortality and improves the survival rate and medical outcomes overall. “The accreditation of Netcare St Anne’s Hospital as a level 1 trauma centre by the Trauma Society of South Africa (TSSA) more than a year ago, together with the wider TSSA accreditation system, has its THE quality ofproved emergency care provided by value and strengthened emergency medimedical services personnel, as well as cal servicesemergency across KwaZulu-Natal. “The hospital is the only private facil- in emergency departments, by doctors and nurses ity in the province with the highest level playsThe a significant role in a patient’s ultimate of accreditation. specialised services It has been provided atoutcome. the centre to people who have shown internationally that been critically injured have suffered a having the required skills and facilities taking a or severely injured patient to an appropriately life-threatening medical incident have in place to provide round-the clock mulcentreti-disciplinary in the shortest contributedaccredited to many livestrauma being saved, care to allpossible levels of trauma often against great reduces odds. Achieving TSSA patients, especially the most compromised time, mortality and improves the survival level 1 accreditation is an outstanding trauma patients with complex and/or mulrate as well as medical outcomes overall. accomplishment,” said Craig Murphy, tiple injuries. “The Stthe Anne’s regional director of accreditation Netcare’s coastal of Netcare In addition, trauma Hospital facility should region. alsoby be the able to accept patients both via as a level 1 trauma centre Trauma Society Murphy explained that essentially, the helicopter or road ambulance. ofaccreditation South Africa (TSSA) more than a year ago, TSSA level 1 is an indication “TSSA accreditation requirements are of the application of best practice, and strict. facility must be system, equipped to together with the wider TSSAThe accreditation

is Netcare’s locally-based Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). It operates across the province and even beyond its borders any time of the day or night, every day of the year. “What makes the HEMS service so valuable is that the helicopter can reach patients in the fastest possible time. This includes even those in remote locations in outlying areas, as well as patients in metropolitan areas in cases where traffic is gridlocked and reaching patients by road is compromised,” said David Stanton, head of clinical and education at Netcare 911. “The Netcare helicopter is fully medical services across KwaZulu-Natal,” said911 Craig configured with the latest in diagnostic, Murphy, regional director of Netcare’s coastal ventilation and monitoring equipment. This enables the emergency medical region. crews to continue providing care to both “The hospital is the only private facility in patients the at an ICU adult and paediatric province with the highest levellevel of accreditation. throughout the patient’s transfer specificspecialised standards, staffed by appropriately to the closest appropriate The services provided at the centre to hospital for qualified and trained emergency doctors further care, giving them the best possible people who haveand been critically injured orStanton. have and nursing personnel, a trauma surchance,” added geon must beaavailable 24/7 to co-ordinate addition to Netcare suffered life-threatening medicalIn incident haveSt Anne’s Hospithe multi-disciplinary team. A level 1 faciltal, the TSSA has accredited the following contributed to many lives being saved, often ity is also required to have an educational Netcare trauma centres in KZN: Netcare against great odds. trauma prevention programme in place,” St Augustine’s and Netcare uMhlanga added Murphy. hospitals have “Achieving TSSA level 1 accreditation is level an two accreditation, Helicopter emergency medical service while Netcare Alberlito, Netcare The Bay outstanding accomplishment.” Integral to the successful management and Netcare Kingsway hospital all have of critically injured or ill patients in KZN level three accreditation.

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Your health and safety are a priority to us Public concern about the safety of patients in healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic is still keeping a number of persons from seeking emergency medical care, consulting a doctor for chronic or acute conditions, going for their regular health screenings, and postponing surgery or other treatment requiring admission to hospital. Postponing necessary medical care may, however, compromise your health and result in you developing more serious health conditions – so it is important that you put your health first. Because your health and safety is as important to us as it is to you, Netcare emergency departments, hospitals and Netcare 911 are strictly maintaining comprehensive COVID-19 safety measures to provide you with the best and safest care. You are in safe hands with us. Netcare KwaZulu-Natal hospitals Kokstad Private Hospital • Netcare Alberlito Hospital • Netcare Kingsway Hospital • Netcare Margate Hospital • Netcare Parklands Hospital • Netcare St Anne’s Hospital • Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital • Netcare The Bay Hospital • Netcare uMhlanga Hospital • uMhlanga Eye Institute

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... Continued from previous page Murphy explained that essentially, the TSSA level 1 accreditation is an indication of the application of best practice, and having the required skills and facilities in place to provide round-the clock multi-disciplinary care to all levels of trauma patients, especially the most compromised trauma patients with complex and/or multiple injuries. In addition, the trauma facility should also be able to accept patients both via helicopter or road ambulance. “TSSA accreditation requirements are strict. The facility must be equipped to specific standards, staffed by appropriately qualified and trained emergency doctors and nursing personnel, and a trauma surgeon must be available 24/7 to co-ordinate the multi-disciplinary team. A level 1 facility is also required to have an educational trauma prevention programme in place,” added Murphy. Helicopter emergency medical service Integral to the successful management of critically injured or ill patients in KZN is Netcare’s locally-based Helicopter Emergency Medical Service

(HEMS). It operates across the province and even beyond its borders any time of the day or night, every day of the year. “What makes the HEMS service so valuable is that the helicopter can reach patients in the fastest possible time. This includes even those in remote locations in outlying areas, as well as patients in metropolitan areas in cases where traffic is gridlocked and reaching patients by road is compromised,” said David Stanton, head of clinical and education at Netcare 911. “The Netcare 911 helicopter is fully configured with the latest in diagnostic, ventilation and monitoring equipment. This enables the emergency medical crews to continue providing care to both adult and paediatric patients at an ICU level throughout the patient’s transfer to the closest appropriate hospital for further care, giving them the best possible chance,” added Stanton. In addition to Netcare St Anne’s Hospital, the TSSA has accredited the following Netcare trauma centres in KZN: Netcare St Augustine’s and Netcare uMhlanga hospitals have level 2 accreditation, while Netcare Alberlito, Netcare The Bay and Netcare Kingsway hospital all have level 3 accreditation.

Specialised care, delivered with compassion

WITH a network of 10 private hospitals located along the south and north coasts, in the Durban metropole and inland in Pietermartizburg and Kokstad, residents of KwaZulu-Natal need look no further than their own province to access highly specialised medical care at Netcare facilities. A Netcare Cancer Care centre is located at Netcare Parklands Hospital, while there are National Renal Care (NRC) dialysis units at several Netcare hospitals in the province. In addition, the healthcare group also offers primary health care services through Medicross medical and dental centres, mental healthcare through Akeso, WITH a network of 10 private hospitals located and emergency medical services through Netcare 911. Netcare Occupational Health along the south and north coasts, in the Durban offers specialised occupational health ser- in Pietermartizburg and metropole and inland vices to employers ranging from multi-naKokstad, residents of KwaZulu-Natal need look no tional corporates to smaller enterprises across the further spectrum of industry sectors. of Netcare’s to hospital division. than their own province access highly “Netcare’s significant capital invest“It is no surprise then that a number of specialised at Netcare ment in its KZN hospitalsmedical has enabledcare it these specialistsfacilities. have spearheaded medical A Netcare centre is located Netcare to remain at the forefront ofCancer advancesCare in advances and achievedat medical firsts, not health care. By equippingHospital, the facilities while with only within the province but in South Parklands there are National Renal advanced technology and expanding our Africa. Care to (NRC) dialysis units at several Netcare in range of services meet the ever-growing “One such advancehospitals was the introa demand for quality health care, we have laser Thisgroup was performed the province. In addition, the procedure. healthcare offers for been able to attract highly skilled and first time in South Africa in 2018 at primary healthcare servicesthe through Medicross innovative specialists to our facilities,” Netcare Parklands Hospital in Durban to medical dental centres, mental said Jacques du Plessis,and managing director treat enlargedhealthcare prostate. Thisthrough is the most

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an additional 28 intensive care beds a Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital. The hos pital is also well-known for its bariatric cardiology, neurosurgery, transplant an hyperbaric services, which are just a few of the many specialised services they offe “Dedicated treatment centres tha opened at Netcare uMhlanga Hospita in the past few years include specialise haematology, stroke and cardio-oncolog units, and the Centre for Diabetes an Endocrinology. Nearby, the uMhlanga Ey Institute specialises in providing a rang of ophthalmic services,” said Murphy. “Orthopaedic, gynaecological, obstet specialised occupational health services to employers, ric, paediatric, urological, ear, nose an throat, maxilla-facial, ranging from multi-national corporates to smaller cardiothoracic, neu rological, internal medicine and plasti enterprises across the spectrum of industry sectors. and reconstructive services are but som “Netcare’s significant capital investment in disciplines that ar of the other medical common prostate medical it well represented its KZN non-cancerous hospitals has enabled to remain at across the our hospitals, condition to develop in men by the time he said. forefront of advances in healthcare. Bypatient equipping they reach their 60s. This holmium laser “Each we care for is unique an the facilities with advanced technology and enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) has so should be the care that they receiv since become aour trusted and proven procefrom us. Wethe integrate expanding range of services to meet ever-compassion with dure that has been done more than 230 the skills and expertise of the health car growing demand times,” added du Plessis.for quality healthcare, practitionerswe andhave the medical technolog Craig Murphy, regionalhighly directorskilled of available to us, to best serve their need been able to attract and innovative Netcare’s coastal region said that latest optimise their outcomes, in an envi specialists to our facilities,” said and Jacques du Plessis, investments include an in-vitro fertility ronment that promotes healing, recover managing director laboratory of Netcare’s division. clinic, a catheterisation and hospital and well-being,” added Murphy.

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We realise that each person is as unique as their fingerprints. That’s why, at Netcare hospitals, your treatment and care are customised based on your unique medical condition and circumstances, to optimise your clinical outcomes and hospital experience. We are focused on combining compassion, expertise and technology in a safe environment conducive to healing to ensure that you receive the best and safest care. Every day of the year. Around the clock. Doctors practising at our hospitals stay abreast of the latest advances in medical technology and techniques, so as to offer you world-class treatment, enabled by state-of-the-art technology and extensive critical care units in our facilities and supported by our team of professional nurses and a variety of skilled healthcare practitioners. www.net c ar e.c o .za

Netcare KwaZulu-Natal hospitals Kokstad Private Hospital • Netcare Alberlito Hospital • Netcare Kingsway Hospital • Netcare Margate Hospital • Netcare Parklands Hospital • Netcare St Anne’s Hospital • Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital • Netcare The Bay Hospital • Netcare uMhlanga Hospital • uMhlanga Eye Institute

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... Continued from previous page “It is no surprise then that a number of these specialists have spearheaded medical advances and achieved medical firsts, not only within the province but in South Africa. “One such advance was the introa laser procedure. This was performed for the first time in South Africa in 2018 at Netcare Parklands Hospital in Durban to treat enlarged prostate. This is the most common non-cancerous prostate medical condition to develop in men by the time they reach their 60s. This holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) has since become a trusted and proven procedure that has been done more than 230 times,” added du Plessis. Craig Murphy, regional director of Netcare’s coastal region said that latest investments include an in-vitro fertility clinic, a catheterisation laboratory and an additional 28 intensive care beds at Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital. The hospital is also well-known for its bariatric, cardiology,

neurosurgery, transplant and hyperbaric services, which are just a few of the many specialised services they offer. “Dedicated treatment centres that opened at Netcare uMhlanga Hospital in the past few years include specialised haematology, stroke and cardiooncology units, and the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology. Nearby, the uMhlanga Eye Institute specialises in providing a range of ophthalmic services,” said Murphy. “Orthopaedic, gynaecological, obstetric, paediatric, urological, ear, nose and throat, maxillafacial, cardiothoracic, neurological, internal medicine and plastic and reconstructive services are but some of the other medical disciplines that are well represented across our hospitals,” he added. “Each patient we care for is unique and so should be the care that they receive from us. We integrate compassion with the skills and expertise of the healthcare practitioners and the medical technology available to us, to best serve their needs and optimise their outcomes, in an environment that promotes healing, recovery and well-being.”

JMH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a quality cost-effective private health care group THE Joint Medical Holdings Group (JMH) is not only recognised for its state-of-the-art health care and highly capable medical professionals, it is also well known for its track record of service excellence and hospital facilities. JMH strives to deliver world-class health care to its patients through a combination of unparalleled quality and clinical excellence together with a focus on the personal needs of its patients and their families. The group, consisting of six subsidiary hospitals, three trauma units, the Gandhi Mandela Nursing Academy, and Citimed Ambulance Service provides comprehensive medical services across the KwaZulu-Natal region. Citimed Ambulance and Emergency Services caters for all patients â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the critically ill who need advanced life support to those needing simple ambulance transfers to the hospital of their choice.

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QUALITY COST EFFECTIVE P R I VAT E H E A LT H C A R E G R O U P

JMH is recognised for its quality nursing, high-calibre of healthcare professionals and excellent facilities. We believe the delivery of world-class health care is achieved through a combination of unparalleled quality and clinical excellence; along with true focus on personal needs of our patients and their families.

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JMH Hospitals City Hospital, situated in Durban Central at 83 Ismail C Meer Street (formerly known as Lorne Street), is complemented by a medical village of specialists for numerous disciplines. The medical village includes Durban Medical Centre, Medicentre and Maxwell Centre. City Hospital caters for all disciplines including cardiac and neuro-surgeries. It has recently acquired the new S8 Neuro Navigation System for neurosurgery procedures. Durdoc Hospital, situated in Durban central at 480 Anton Lembede Street (formerly known as Smith Street), is easily accessible with adequate parking that is affordable, secure and most of all, reliable. The hospital specialises in general surgery and places a strong focus on women and child healthcare. Durdoc Hospital is complemented with specialists and general practitioners based at Durdoc Centre. Isipingo Hospital, situated at 162 Phila Ndwandwe Road, Isipingo, is well known for its quality nursing care. The 163-bed hospital is easily accessible from the N2 north and south. Isipingo Hospital strives to consistently maintain the highest standards of personalised patient care and clinical excellence for all

its surgical and medical patients. A variety of specialities are offered, including a maternity ward with an antinatal clinic, a neonatal intensive care unit, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, mental health services, ophthalmology, general paediatric care and a 24-hour trauma unit. The hospital is well supported by allied diagnostic services such as an X-ray unit and various pathology laboratories, and has its own retail pharmacy. Isipingo Hospital is a centre of excellence for acute and chronic renal dialysis care. Courtesy transportation is available for patients attending chronic renal dialysis sessions. All medical aids are accepted at the hospital, with competitive cash rates. The hospital attends to both COID and Road Accident Fund cases. New developments such as upgrades to the existing psychiatric unit, a new paediatric high care and a paediatric ICU will take place early next year. Isipingo Hospital has ample and secure undercover parking that is wheelchair friendly. Ascot Park Hospital, situated at 3 Ascot Street in Greyville, is the boutique hospital within the JMH group. Overlooking the scenic Greyville racecourse, the hospital comprises private and semi-private wards, a modern theatre, high care and ICU facilities. Ascot Oncology Clinic, located within the hospital, offers oncology services including chemotherapy, and has a dedicated team of professional oncologists and nurses. The hospital caters for both day and overnight procedures. In the best interest of its patients, staff and doctors, Ascot Park Hospital is dedicated to being a “green facility” for JMH within the Durban central region. Richards Bay Medical Institute, situated at 1 Lira Link Road in Richards Bay, is a day surgical hospital with an exclusive sub-acute care unit that specialises in chronic medical conditions, oncology care, postsurgical care, pain management, ENT, general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic and urology. The hospital also provides X-ray services such as general X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, mammography and bone density. Richards Bay Medical Institute also has a chemotherapy unit, a nuclear medical facility, a radiology unit and a radiation oncology unit with a Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerator.

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technology to treat vascular diseases

Hospital Group expands

DOCTOR Vinesh Padayachy, a certified vascular and FROM humble beginnings more than three endovascular surgeon, has been in the vascular field for Hibiscus Hospital first opened its doors as a d more than 10 years and in private practice since 2011. nobody could have envisaged that the ho Dr. Padayachy is currently a resident vascular specialist grow into a state-of-the-art private hospita at Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre and Life currently consists of 224 beds. Entabeni Hospital, where there is a hybrid vascular lab Along the journey, the hospital’s steady that is equipped with advanced medical imaging devices from a small day clinic of a 10-bedroom such as fixed C-Arms. These imaging devices enable him then due to demand, to an expanded acut to perform endovascular surgery. vate hospital, known as Hibiscus Private H Dr. Padayachy performs a wide range of procedures and hospital’s organic growth has seen the tran assists patients in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and locally- based private hospital evolve into a management of vascular disease. bed acute hospital with two major theatres, a He specialises in the latest technologies for treating opening of the 20-bed Hibiscus Hospital Da vascular diseases including vascular and endovascular two theatres in February 2019. This being 3 minimally invasive surgery as well as in providing diagnosis opening the doors to its first facility in Port and treatment of a complete range of vascular disorders. The ongoing strategy to grow the hospi Vascular: identified the need to expand and continu • Vein disease: varicose veins, minimally invasive in and expertise and the high-standard of medical out of hospital procedures including radio frequency ymous with the Hibiscus Hospital brand. ablation and foam sclerotherapy The growth strategy identified the eme • Venous disease management and the medical needs of KwaZulu-Natal, spe • Diabetic foot and wound management an emphasis on the growing need of rural c • Gangrene and found that the most pressing need was • Critical limb ischemia: narrowing or blockage of arteries • Aneurysms class medical facility to be developed in th that carry blood to the arms or legs • Conditions affecting the aorta (the body’s largest artery, Thousand Hills and surrounding areas. • Peripheral vascular disease: a complication of diabetes which carries blood from the heart), such as aneurysms The hospital’s research identified Cato caused by atherosclerosis in arteries that a carry blood to vascular to develop a modern medical or dissection DOCTOR Vinesh Padayachy, certified and These imaging devices enable ideal himlocation to perform the legs • Mesenteric ischemia (intestinal arterial disease) Ridge is halfway between Durban and Piet endovascular surgeon, has the vascular field endovascular surgery. • Peripheral lower limb angioplasty and been stentingin including with convenient access to not only the N3 • Vascular malformations: Clusters of abnormal, enlarged for more than 10 years and in private practice since Dr Padayachy performs range tibioperoneal intervention national roadsof as well. The Hibiscus Ho arteries, veins, or lymph vessels caused by hereditary a wide • Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) and arterial blockages the evaluation, development of an ultra-mode disorders 2011. procedures and assists patientsbegan in the (peripheral arterial disease) cient, advanced health care facility that wa Dr Padayachy also offers his expertise in “minimally Heartery is currently a resident vascular specialist diagnosis, treatment and management ofduring South Africa’s nation • Renal disease commissioned invasive” endovascular surgery, which is an innovative, • Dialysis accessEthekwini surgery including prosthetic&grafts and Centre on 20, 2020 Cato Ridge. less invasive option than opendisease. surgery to He diagnose and at Lenmed Hospital Heart vascular specialises inApril using theinlatest complex redo arteriovenous fistula Ground was broken on February 8, 2018, a treat vascular disease. and at Life Entabeni Hospital, where thereMinimally is technologies, including minimally invasive vascular • Venous thrombolysis, angiojet aspiration thrombectomy, tion of its new 54-bed, two operating theatr invasive endovascular surgery: avenous hybrid vascular lab equipped with advanced and endovascular and treat a stenting well under way.The new Hibiscus Hospital • Endo-vascular abdominal aneurysm repair surgery, to diagnose • Venous intervention for dialysissuch catheter now an addition to the Hibiscus Hospital Gr • Thoracic aortic stenting and abdominal aortic stenting disorders. medical imaging devices asassociated fixed C-Arms. complete range of vascular stenosis in Port Shepstone. • Inferior Vena Cava: implantation of a filter in the vena “In these exciting times, with the ongoin cava, the body’s largest vein, to prevent Vascular of the Hibiscus Hospital Group, we would blood clots from getting into the lungs every doctor, patient, staff member, shar • Peripheral arterial interventions all other stakeholders for their continued • Angioplasty, stenting, fistulograms ¡Vein aortic disease: varicose veins,dedication. minimally invasive Without you, we would not h •¡ Complex aneurysms (abdominal in aortic aneurysm, thoracic abdomthis fantastic milestone,” said Richard M and out-of-hospital procedures including radio inal aortic aneurysm, fenestrated endHospital CEO. frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. ovascular aneurysm repair, thoracic “In addition, we would like to thank all ¡¡Venousaneurysm diseaserepair) management endovascular line health care workers and all other staff Padayachyfoot has a well established service providers who have dedicated the ¡Dr. ¡Diabetic and wound management private practice that has a wide range efforts during these extraordinary times dea ¡patients ¡Gangrene of from both urban and rural Covid-19 pandemic.” ¡¡Critical limb areas in the greater KZNischemia: as well as fromnarrowing or blockage of the arteries Eastern Cape region. continued on page 7... that carry blood to the arms or legs.

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¡¡Peripheral vascular disease: a complication of diabetes caused by atherosclerosis in arteries that carry blood to the legs. ¡¡Peripheral lower limb angioplasty and stenting including tibioperoneal intervention. ¡¡Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) and arterial blockages (peripheral arterial disease). ¡¡Renal artery disease ¡¡Dialysis access surgery including prosthetic grafts and complex redo arteriovenous fistula. ¡¡Venous thrombolysis, angiojet aspiration thrombectomy, venous stenting ¡¡Venous intervention for dialysis catheter associated stenosis. ¡¡Aneurysms ¡¡Conditions affecting the aorta (the body’s largest artery, which carries blood from the heart) such as aneurysms or dissection.

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... Continued from previous page ¡¡Mesenteric ischemia (intestinal arterial disease) ¡¡Vascular malformations: clusters of abnormal, enlarged arteries, veins, or lymph vessels caused by hereditary disorders. Dr Padayachy also offers minimally invasive endovascular surgery - an innovative, less invasive option than open surgery – to diagnose and treat vascular disease. Minimally invasive endovascular surgery ¡¡Endo-vascular abdominal aneurysm repair ¡¡Thoracic aortic stenting and abdominal aortic stenting. ¡¡Inferior Vena Cava: implantation of a filter in the vena cava, the body’s largest vein, to prevent blood clots from getting into the lungs. ¡¡Peripheral arterial interventions ¡¡Angioplasty, stenting, fistulograms ¡¡Complex aortic aneurysms (abdominal aortic aneurysm, thoracic abdominal aortic aneurysm, fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair, thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair). Dr Padayachy has a wellestablished private practice and treats a wide range of patients from both urban and rural areas in KZN and the Eastern Cape.

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FROM its humble beginnings more than three decades ago when it first opened its doors as a small day clinic in Port Shepstone, nobody could have envisaged that Hibiscus Private Hospital would grow into the 224-bed, state-of-the-art private hospital group it is today. The hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey has been one of steady growth. While it began as a small 10-bedroom day clinic and hospital, demand saw it expand into a 40-bed acute facility known as Hibiscus Private Hospital. Over the years, it grew organically and evolved into a modern, 150-bed acute hospital with two major theatres. Then in February 2019, with the grand opening of the 20-bed two-theatre Hibiscus Hospital Day Clinic, Hibiscus Hospital Group was born â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 years after that first small clinic was established. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing growth strategy identified the need to further expand the offering of the Hibiscus Hospital brand, which is now synonymous with health expertise and high standards of medical care. The strategy focused specifically on the healthcare needs of rural communities in KwaZuluNatal. It found that the most pressing need was for a world-class medical facility to be developed in the larger Valley of a Thousand Hills area, with Cato Ridge identified as the ideal location. ... Continued on next page

... Continued from previous page Cato Ridge is halfway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, with convenient access to the N3 as well several other major transport routes. Construction of this new 54-bed, two-theatre facility began in February 2018 – and on April 20, 2020, the Hibiscus Hospital Group successfully opened the latest addition to its portfolio: the ultra-modern and cost-efficient Hibiscus Hospital Cato Ridge. “In these exciting times, with the ongoing expansion of the Hibiscus Hospital Group, we would like to thank every doctor, patient, staff member, shareholder and all other stakeholders for their continued support and dedication. Without you, we would not have reached this fantastic milestone,” said Richard Mills, Hibiscus Hospital CEO. “In addition, we would like to thank all of our front line healthcare workers and all other staff and essential service providers who have dedicated their time and efforts during these extraordinary times dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Front line healthcare workers and staff members of Hibiscus Hospital Cato Ridge.

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Electrophysiology is the study of the normal and abnormal electrical impulses of the heart. These may be classified into slow heart rhythms called “bradycardias” or fast heart rhythms referred to as “tachycardias”.

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a dedicated peritoneal malignancy unit, and performs all types of stem cell transplants. As a one-of-a-kind specialist hospital, Capital Hospital is committed to being Covid-19 free, with all hospital staff adhering to health and safety protocols. All patients are screened before they enter, with adequate sanitiser dispensers available on all the floors anddepartsocial distancing protocols the Quality Monitors or from various other Health departments, Radiation ment, Pharmacy Council and Fire departcriteria. service applied. All patients who have not beenWhere tested for does not measure ments for electrical and building safety. up to expectations, action to improve the Covid-19 are placed the Persons Under Investigation Capital Hospital operatesin according to service is planned and executed on an the principle delivery oftests. cost-efongoing basis (PUI) unit that for the Covid-19 Once the patient tests fective, evidence-based healthcare is in the Capital’s nursing staff are highly spenegative, they are moved to the “green zone” of the best interests of all patients. cialised in cardiac intensive care, haehospital, which is quality Covid-19 free. matology and in the hospital’s oncology The model used for improve-

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... Continued from previous page If the patient tests positive, they are nursed in an isolation room with negative pressure until recovery. CAPITAL HOSPITAL CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE Capital Hospital boasts a state-of-the-art heart centre, endovascular as well as major surgical and day theatres, a renal dialysis unit, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. The hospital is located at 95 King Cetshwayo Highway, 44/46 Charles Henwood, Westridge in Durban, and is close to all amenities and public transport networks. Capital Hospital has become a niche institution of choice for cardiac surgery, general surgery, oncology and haematology. Capital Heart Centre The hospital is supported by the largest cardiology group practice in KZN, which has been in existence for more than three decades. This cardiology practice provides cost-effective, peer reviewed and up-to-date interventional cardiology services, and is also a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) accredited centre. The hospital’s cardiologists perform left atrial appendage occlusion procedures, percutaneous ASD and PFO closure, and the centre is the only facility in KZN performing septal ablations for hokum. Capital Haemotology Capital Hospital has an acute leukemia and bone marrow transplant unit that offers the following services: ¡¡Stem cell harvesting ¡¡Autologous and allergenic transplantation ¡¡Cryopreservation ¡¡Apheresis services including plasmapheresis and leukapheresis ¡¡Treatment of malignant haematology including leukaemia, lymphomas, myelomas ¡¡Low dose CT component. Capital Electrophysiology All electrophysiology investigations can be booked at Capital Heart Endovascular Hospital. Electrophysiology is the study of the normal and abnormal electrical impulses of the heart. These may be classified into slow heart rhythms called “bradycardias” or fast heart rhythms referred to as “tachycardias”. Capital Oncology The centre boasts the services of the only

gynae-oncologist in KZN, who is in full-time private practice at Capital Hospital. The following procedures are performed by him exclusively: ¡¡Radical hysterectomy ¡¡Debulking surgery for ovarian cancer ¡¡Trachelectomy ¡¡Pelvic node dissection ¡¡Groin node dissection ¡¡Partial vulvectomy ¡¡Radical vulvectomy ¡¡Cone biopsy for technically complicated patients ¡¡Cystoscopy and stenting for gynae-oncology patients ¡¡Laparoscopic oncology surgery ¡¡Sentinel node biopsy pelvic and groin ¡¡Laser and excision of vulvar and vaginal lesions ¡¡Diversion surgery for pelvic obstruction ¡¡Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Unit inclusive of multidisciplinary approach to surgery. Neurosurgery Capital Hospital now hosts a new discipline of neurosurgery. Neurological surgery constitutes a medical discipline and surgical specialty that provides care for adult patients in the treatment of pain or pathological processes that may modify the function or activity of the central nervous system. Spine, neck and brain surgery can now be performed at Capital Hospital. Quality services at Capital Hospital The model adopted for quality and patient safety at Capital Hospital is the National Core Standards of South Africa. The hospital is annually inspected by the Department of Health for relicensing purposes, and safety is ensured through the Department of Labour, Municipality Health departments, the Radiation department, Pharmacy Council, and Fire departments for electrical and building safety. Capital Hospital operates according to the principle that the delivery of cost-effective, evidence-based healthcare is in the best interests of all patients. The model used for quality improvement is the PDCA cycle (Plan – Do – Check – Act). Improvement projects may be selected as a result of data collected from the Quality Monitors or from various other criteria. Where service does not measure up to expectations, action to improve the service is planned and executed on an ongoing basis. Capital’s nursing staff are highly specialised in cardiac intensive care, haematology and in the hospital’s oncology units. The hospital utilises the therapeutic assessment score (TAS score) in nursing assessments and acuity ratings.