Great OT week at South Rand Hospital
Jenna thanked all the people who were involved in the week.
THIS year, the South Rand Hospital occupational therapists made the annual Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA) Week bigger and better!
The week started off on October 2 with fun and laughter at AMCARE – a local NPO situated in Alberton. Jenna Cohen, an occupational therapist at South Rand Hospital said: “We chose this organisation to participate in the community participation and wellness aspect of OT Week. The OTs were in their element when they were asked to run a holiday day ‘camp’ for 20 children, aged seven to 14 years, who are under their care. The therapists’ creativity and love for others shone through during the planning and implementation of this programme.”
Day two took place at South Hills Clinic, one of the local clinics that feed into South Rand Hospital. This event focused on paediatrics and physical rehabilitation combined with mental health. Majority of patients attend this clinic as it is on a primary level of care.
The week continued with the focus on work and productivity. What an important occupational area for the adult rehabilitation patients! A representative from Siyaya Skills Institute and Progression informed both in- and outpatients about the work that each company performs. On a general level, the company aims to enable people with disabilities to engage in learnership, return to work and/or seek employment.
Day four was another busy and exciting day for the OT team. This day focused on technology, geriatrics and quality of life. A local retirement village, Queenshaven Village, was visited for this event. Therapists spent the afternoon pampering the elderly residents by doing manicures and hand massages.
The final day of OT Week was held at the hospital and was a great success. As October 6 was World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, the paediatrics event was combined with a Cerebral Palsy Awareness Campaign. Mothers of children with neurological impairments were invited to attend a talk by an occupational therapist from Shonaquip.
Jenna thanked all the people who were involved in the week. “Your support is greatly appreciated and we hope that the kindness you give to others will be returned to each of you two-fold. Furthermore, to the South Rand Hospital OT team as well as our two fourth-year students from the University of Witwatersrand; Ilhaam Tayob and Shelby Nassif.”
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