Electronic patient management system
Mediclinic has a specially designed electronic patient system which helps create an invaluable medical database, sourced from the information provided when riders enter the race and from the screening at the Lifestyle Expo.
Check in at the Mediclinic Medical Mezzanine
At this stage, most Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour participants are performing at their peak and are now contemplating their race strategy.
New hospital to enhance Mediclinic’s services in Kimberley
Mediclinic is proud to announce that building has commenced on its 53rd Southern African hospital, following a ground-breaking ceremony at what will become Mediclinic Gariep in Kimberley on 21 February 2013.
Mediclinic medical support at 2012 DIE BURGER Cycle Tour
Mediclinic Corporate Events fielded a strong team of medical staff at this year’s DIE BURGER Cycle Tour which took place in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 2 December 2012.
Mediclinic supports Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is one of the top extreme runs in the world and has made it onto the world renown Endurance Life bucket list.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic works with Limpopo Department of Health
In the spirit of working with government to enhance the care and well-being of patients, Mediclinic presented almost R800 000 worth of medical and other equipment to the Limpopo Department of Health and Social Development, as part of our carefully orchestrated corporate social investment (CSI) programme.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mediclinic aboard the PinkDrive
One in 29 South African women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime*… This figure is frightening. Yet with early detection and effective treatment, the prognosis is very good.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic supports the Change a Life Cycle Tour
A brutal, tragic event five years ago sparked an organisation that has literally turned the tables on a scourge of our society by raising upwards of R3 million for positive action against crime.
Expenditure on private hospitals annual inflation
The latest CMS (Council for Medical Schemes) annual report (2011/12) shows that medical scheme expenditure on private hospitals increased by 9,7%; from R30,8 billion in 2011 to R33,8 billion in 2012. Given the assertions made in this report about pricing in the private hospital sector, Mediclinic believes it is imperative to provide greater clarity on this issue.
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