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•TYGERBERGACADEMICHOSPITALNEWSLETTER •NUUSBRIEFVANTYGERBERGAKADEMIESEHOSPITAAL

OUR OPEN DAY!!!!

On 11 March the hospital hosted an Open Day on

the hospital grounds to raise awareness and educate the public about the various services at Tygerberg Hospital. Radio Tygerberg broadcasted live from the event. Tygerberg Hospital’s CEO, Dr Terence Carter and other staff members were interviewed.

Various departments had information stalls that offered professional health advice to the public. Free health screenings and group tours of the hospital were also offered to the public. Former Springbok player, Mr Breyton Paulsen, attended the Open Day as a surprise guest.

Members of the public came as far as Gansbaai, Malmesbury, Caledon as well as surrounding areas to attend the event.The department would like to thank all the staff members and sponsors who contributed to the success of the event.

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On 10 December 2009, history was made at Tygerberg Children’s

Hospital when one of the First Ladies of the country, Ms Nompumelelo Zuma, visited the hospital.

Dr Paul Ciapparelli, Director of Clinical Services, said this clearly showed that Ms Zuma has a passion for children. Dr Ciaparelli continued by saying that the first lady’s contact with the children was touching and he hopes that it’s not the last time she visits the hospital. Speaking during the visit, Ms Zuma said visiting the hospital came from her heart. She wanted to visit and support the children during the festive season. Ms Zuma was satisfied with conditions of the hospital and promised to come back.

FIRST LADY ‘S VISIT TO TCH

From left: Premier Helen Zille, Ms Zuma, Mr Theuns Botha MEC of Health, Western Cape

COMMUNITY

SERVICE NURSINGThey came from Kimberley, Oudtshoorn, Beaufort West and Brakrivier to report for their community service nursing.

Joining the nursing team of an academic hospital is a scary and hair -raising challenge for a professional freshman.

On day one the bars were set and the first cautious steps were taken on a clinical rotation schedule. During the year, on the crash course in professional survival skills, there were several days of headaches, sore feet and anxiety. The “young ones”

soon became the “tough ones”. They have shown courage, character and perseverance through challenging times.

On 1 January 2010, 23 enthusiastic independently registered professional nurses joined the nursing team as winners who successfully overcame obstacles and setbacks during their community service year.

Welcome at Tygerberg Academic Hospital. May 2010 be the first year of a very prosperous professional career. We salute you!!

H. Loubser Below at the back row from left: Ms Murray, Ms Daniels, Ms Mocke,Ms de Lily, Ms Herandien, Ms Adams, Ms Rosch, Ms Martin, Ms Steenkamp, Ms Speelman, Ms Arries, Ms LoubserFront row from left: Ms Syster, Ms Makebasana, Ms Maralack, Ms Sam, Ms Fisher, Ms Zaayman

Entering G7 From left: Premier Helen Zille, Ms Zuma, Dr Simon Moeti and

Dr Paul Ciapparelli

Ms Zuma interacting with some of G7 patients and their parents. From left Ms Couly with baby Victor and Ms Nelmarie with baby Tameeka

Ms Zuma with TBH staff members

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Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, spread by respiratory droplets, which can have high

morbidity and mortality in both children and adults. Very young children, as well as those who are malnourished or immuno-suppressed, are particularly at risk of complications. Measles has an incubation period of 10-14days.

The diagnosis of measles is made according to the case definition of measles as stated by the Extended Programme of Immunisation

(EPI) program. A clinical diagnosis is made if there is a history of fever AND a rash AND ONE of cough OR red eyes OR runny nose. Complications include pneumonia, diarrhoea, croup and encephalitis.

Most children do not require admission to hospital but some children with complicated measles may require intensive care. Treatment is mostly supportive with administration of two doses of vitamin A orally and management of complications which may include antibiotics for pneumonia and fluid therapy for diarrhoea.

Measles can be most effectively prevented by immunisation – the standard recommendation in South African-EPI is a vaccination at 9 months and booster at 18months which should afford 95% protection. However in an outbreak setting those at risk include: children less than 9 months who have not yet received their standard immunisation, children who have missed their immunisation, health care workers, older children and adults who may have reduced immunity or have not been immunised as children.

Within Tygerberg the response has included:Encouraging a booster vaccination for all health 1. workers.Vaccinating children > 6 months of age2. who are hospitalized and have not had at least 1 dose of measles vaccine. Administering booster vaccine or immunoglobulin 3.

to any child in contact with a case.Opening a 30 bedded measles ward in G10 for 4. children with measles requiring hospitalisation. This opened on Friday 26 February and has required additional medical and nursing staff as well as assistance from pharmacy and administration to keep the contagious cases separate from the rest of the hospital. All children from Metro East who attend our local clinics with complications of measles are sent here for evaluation. The ward is currently full with a high turnover.

Children or adults with symptoms of measles should ideally be managed at home to limit spread at clinics and in the community, but should they be unwell with inadequate fluid intake, significant diarrhoea or respiratory symptoms or any other concerns they should be seen at the local clinic or Community Health Centre where a decision will be made if they require referral for evaluation at Tygerberg.

The National Immunisation Campaign is scheduled for 12 April until 28 May 2010. This campaign will stretch across the province as follows:Round 1: 12-23 April 2010Polio (drops)will be given to children 0-59 monthsMeasles (injection)all children 9 months to under 15 yearsRound 2: 24-28 May 2010Polio (drops)will be given to children 0-59 monthsDeworming tablet (Albendazole)to children 12-59 monthsVitamin A (drops) to children 12-59 months

Dr L Cooke

MEASLES

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On Friday 11 December 2009, Dr Carter treated the staff with two shows by the well known

Cape Town artist Emo Adams. Emo performed live at Tygerberg hospital with the Take Note band. Management organised the event to thank the TBH staff for their hard work throughout the year. Emo’s performance was thoroughly enjoyed by the staff. A big ‘Thank you’ to all the staff members who helped to make the day a success.

Emo Adams performing with his band Take Note

Above: Dr Carter showing his musical talent

Mrs Isabel Malloy showing off some dance moves

Above & Below: Staff dancing and enjoying themselves to the tunes of Emo Adam’s music

Staff with Emo after the show

EMO ADAMS LIVE AT TBH!!!!

Above: The guys hard at work while the show was on

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EVENTS

On 28 January 2010 the new therapy room in G7 , was officially opened. The opening was the culmination

of a one year project initiated by the Occupational Therapy Department. The final product is a dedicated and well- resourced in-ward therapy room. Financed by the Tygerberg Children’s Hospital Trust, the room has beautiful murals, designed and painted by Mrs Anne Wells, a local artist, and her team of volunteers. The initiation would not have come to fruition without the support of Dr Rabie and Dr Nel, as well as all the staff and therapists of G7. This room will provide an invaluable work space for use by Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Therapist and Social worker, improving the efficiency and quality of their treatment.

From left: Ms Anne Wells, Ms Annelie Groenewald, Dr Helena Rabie, Ms Denise Jefferies and Ms Tasha Nicolson

The Honorable Minister of Health, Dr A.

Motsoaledi, hosted the Excellence in Health Care Awards in Boksburg, on 25 November 2009. Miss Mitzi Franken, Neonatal Mentor, was the first runner up of the prestigious Marilyn Lahana Caring Award for 2009. Her passion is Kangaroo Mother Care and developmental nursing care for low birth weight infants.

Magic Show at G10

Above: Magician Matthew Slade doing a puppet show for the children.

On 22 December 2009 Michelle Joubert treated the patients of the Tygerberg Children’s

Hospital to a Magic/Puppet show. Also present was Karin Brusatori, a close friend of Michele, who read a few stories for the children. Refreshments were served, and the smiling faces indicated just how the children enjoyed themselves.

Marilyn Lahana Trust Caring Award Opening of New Therapy Room in G7

Patricia de Lille visits TCH

On 13 January 2010, Patricia de Lille leader of Independent Democrats (accompanied by the

party’s delegate) visited the Tygerberg Children’s Hospital Oncology ward and the hospital school. Ms de Lillle specifically chose this day as it marked the start of the academic year for the government schools in the Western Cape. She donated stationery vouchers and toys to the hospital school.

Below: At the Tygeberg Children’s Hospital school, from left: Ms Sani Jordaan, Ms Leonie van Zyl and Ms Patricia de Lille.

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Father Christmas delivering presents at the wards

EVENTS

Mr & Mrs Ledwaba enjoying themselves at the ball

Some of the patrons showing their dance moves.

From left: Ms Joyce Blows with Ms Gwen Flor-ence

From left : Ms Lizette Heynes with Mr and Mrs Williams

TBH Doctors dressed- up for the party

The Aristea Primary School drummies performing at the party

Father Christmas with some of the children

The second TBH CEO Ball was held on 20 November

2009. The organising committee outdid themselves again this year and the venue was beautifully decorated to match the occasion. The master of Ceremony for the night was Ms Denise Jefferies. The event was a huge success as the tickets were sold out and the patrons danced till the early hours of the morning.

Ms Andrea Jacobs enjoying her desert

The annual Tygerberg Children’s Hospital (TCH) Christmas

party was held on 4 December 2009. The party was well attended by the patients of the Children’s Hospital. The entertainment for the day was provided by the Aristea Primary School drummies, a magician, clown, Sowers of the Word (SOW) dancers and the Woodbridge Primary School choir. The day was a huge success - all thanks to the sponsors who contributed to make it a special day for the children.

TCH CHRISTMAS PARTY

CEO BALL

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Ms Mimona Moss (Senior Enrolled Nursing Assistant) was chosen as the employee of the month in D8

The December winners of Gynaecology & Obstetrics Ms Hendrina October & Ms Elsa Stuck

Above: The new appointees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who started in January 2010

Ms Nozuko Plaatjie - InterpreterInterpretation services available from

English to Xhosa and from Xhosa to English Tel: 4758 & Pager 554

New CSSD ManagerThe Central Sterilization Service

Department (CSSD) has appointed a new manager, Mr Michael Schuller, who

commenced his duties on 1 February 2010. Michael comes from Groote

Schuur hospital where he was a Theatre Operator.

I-CSSD yeSibhedlele iTygerberg iqashe umanejala omtsha, uMnu Michael

Schuller oqalise ukusebenza ngomhla woku 1 kuFebruwari 2010. UMichael

uvela kwiSibhedlele iGroote Schuur apho ebenguMsebenzi waseThiyetha.

STAFF CELEBRATIONS

Farewells

Mr Franklin Malan has been promoted to Administration Officer at Karl Bremer. He will assume duty on 01 April 2010

Ms Lillian Lemmert of G6 who resigned after18 years will be joining Vincent Palloti ‘s Orthopaedic Department

Ms Milly Grootboom of Theatre retired after 34 years of service

Mr Ricardo Doming of Patient Administration, resigned after 19 years of service. He’ll be working in Ireland

Professor Hanif Moola , Dean of the Dental Faculty , who retired after 35 years

Ms Anna Kotze of G6 retired after 12 years of service

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Professor Yusuf Osman has been appointed as Acting Dean for the Dental Faculty since January

New Appointees

Please feel free to forward your comments to the editor, Laticia Pienaar, at Lcpienaa@pgwc.gov.za or contact the

Communications/PR Office at 021 938 5454 / 5608.

Dr Jac Odendal has been appointed as Head: General Specialist Services-Department of Surgery.

Dr Andy Parrish has been appointed as Head: General Specialist Services- Department of Medicine.

Dr Stefan Gebhardt has been appointed as Head: General Specialist Services- Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr Elmarie Malek has been appointed as Head: General Spe-cialist Services- Paediatrics since January

Clinical Ethics Committee