Hospital trains nurses for resuscitation
PRO Phumza Morai said the session was organised by the hospital's training coordinator Sister Vimla Naicker.
Port Shepstone Regional Hospital recently embarked on a training programme for its nurses which focused on life-saving techniques of resuscitation for adults, children, infants and newborns.
The hospital’s PRO Phumza Morai said the training session was aimed at enhancing patient care.
Morai said the session was organised by the hospital’s training coordinator, Sister Vimla Naicker.
“Recognising the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date skills in basic life support, Naicker arranged this training to ensure that the hospital nurses are well-prepared and equipped to immediately respond to medical emergencies without having to wait for the doctors. Shaun Govender from the College of Emergency Care, conducted the refresher training at the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) base in Marburg. Throughout the session, Govender displayed remarkable enthusiasm as he guided each nurse individually through the correct procedures for resuscitating a person who collapses,” said Morai.
She added that the training session was carried out in a practical and interactive way, allowing nurses to practise and perfect the correct procedures for resuscitation.
She said Govender offered individualised assistance to every nurse, ensuring their ability to competently execute life-saving procedures as death can occur within minutes if resuscitation is not administered.
Morai said by organising the refresher training, the hospital ensures commitment to improving patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standard of care as the training empowers the nurses with the necessary skills and knowledge, to respond effectively and efficiently in emergency situations.
“The hospital management extends gratitude to Govender from EMS for his efforts in facilitating this vital training and for his enthusiastic and diligent instruction. Going forward, the trained nurses will be better equipped to provide immediate life support and resuscitation, thus enhancing the hospital’s ability to save lives and improve patient outcomes,” she said.
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