Roseacres squashes rumours of closure
Roseacres still operational despite water crisis.
As the water crisis continues, residents are becoming more and more desperate for answers.
In this fragile time many rumours are beginning to do the rounds.
One such rumour was that Roseacres was unable to continue with surgeries at its facility, due to water outages.
The GCN immediately approached the hospital to get clarity on the situation.
Mpho Lethoko, senior communications consultant for the Life Group, said: “In regard to the information you received that the hospital has been closed due to water shortages, we would like to categorically state that this is absolutely not true.
“The hospital has never been closed and remains open at all times.
“All units in the hospital are currently operating as normal and patients, doctors and staff members have not been negatively affected.”
Lethoko went on to explain how Life Healthcare’s hospitals maintain their water level.
“Life Healthcare’s hospitals all have water reservoir tanks which are maintained at optimum levels,” he said.
“These tanks can supply water for up to eight hours.
“The hospital water meters are monitored on a regular basis by the engineering manager within each hospital, to ensure that we are fully prepared for any water crisis.
“In the case that we experience water shortages, we would automatically switch to reservoir tanks.
“Each engineering manager in the hospital will have emergency contacts with the municipality, as well as with dependable water suppliers who will provide water and ensure that our reservoir tanks are adequately supplied for the duration of the shortage.
“This ensures that our hospitals are not negatively affected by municipal water shortages.
“Please note that in the case of Life Roseacres Clinic, water shortages were being experienced on Thursday morning, but the hospital has since gone back onto municipal water.
“Patients and employees have been educated on the importance of using water wisely.
“Patients and staff have access to water as per normal.
“Should the water levels drop again, more water will be ordered to fill up the tanks.”
While this information may help to clear up the confusion surrounding the hospital’s water situation, residents continue to seek an exact time frame as to when the water supply will return to normal.
