Mediclinic Vergelegen flood management a collective effort
The management, doctors and staff of Mediclinic Vergelegen, together with volunteers and disaster risk management from the municipality and other emergency teams – including Western Cape Emergency Services and Disaster Management, ER24, the SAPS, Fire Services, Netcare 911, EMO and the Western Cape Ambulance Service – reacted swiftly in ensuring the safety of patients when a flood occurred at the hospital on the evening of 15 November 2013.
Mediclinic Vergelegen flood management underway
The management and staff of Mediclinic Vergelegen reacted swiftly in ensuring the safety of patients and staff when a flood occurred at the hospital on the evening of 15 November 2013. The flood followed excessive storms in the Somerset West area and necessitated the evacuation of all patients.
Mediclinic Muelmed cochlear procedure a first in SA
This new technology, the HiFocus Mid-Scala Electrode, was introduced world-wide very recently, with today’s procedure being the first in South Africa.
Doctor involved with TB treatment plans at Mediclinic garnered awards for TB advocacy
Having collected an international award in Washington for the work done by her tuberculosis (TB) treatment advocacy group, TB Proof, Dr Dalene von Delft, an emergency centre doctor at Mediclinic Vergelegen, was also recently named as one of Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans.
See no limits
Hein Wagner was born with Leber congenital amaurosis – here’s how he sees the world.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Pedal to the medal
The annual Cape Epic lives up to its name in more ways than one, particularly when you consider the multifaceted logistical planning that lies behind the event.
Celebrating 10 years at the ABSA Cape Epic
Ten years ago, race founder Kevin Vermaak realised his dream of a multi-day mountain biking event and the ABSA Cape Epic was born.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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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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Mediclinic Events team kept busy at MTB events
The Mediclinic Events team of 3 doctors and 4 nurses were kept busy over the last 4 days of serious mountain bike racing at Boschendal and environs.
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.
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.
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