We Cant Have Everything. What Checks Should Sa Use To Rate Health Facilities?

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we cant have everything what checks should sa use to rate health facilities

In mid-August, the CEO of the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in the Eastern Cape reportedly told provincial politicians that a serious staff shortage compromises service delivery.

But in May last year, the Office of Health Standards Compliance OHSC rated the facility as good.

This means that it can be part of the plan for National Health Insurance roll-out.

Wheres the disconnect between the data and whats happening in real life? We take a deep dive.

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In mid-August, the CEO of the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in Mdantsane, about 15km from East London, reportedly told provincial politicians that a serious staff shortage 223 vacant posts compromises service delivery.

But in May last year, the Office of Health Standards Compliance OHSC rated the facility as good.

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