What is antimicrobial stewardship?
Mediclinic takes a direct, team-led approach to fight the spread of drug-resistant organisms. This programme is known as antimicrobial stewardship. Andriette van Jaarsveld, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist: Mediclinic SA.
How much exercise you need to add years to your life [infographic]
Exercise can help add years to your life, and life to your years, by partially counteracting the effects of ageing on your body.
Do you need to worry about hepatitis?
On World Hepatitis Day (28 July), a specialist explains why you need to be alert for signs of this serious condition. It has been described as a “silent killer” that
Which doctor should I see for back pain? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Medical professionals specialise in specific areas of treatment for spinal problems or chronic back pain.
Mediclinic Care Expert makes spinal surgery an integrated care product at a set fee
Spinal surgery is now available on Mediclinic Care Expert – an integrated service line specific package.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Save a life in 20 minutes with blood donation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Find out more about how your blood can make a difference and save someone else’s life in just 20 minutes.
PSA: The one test that can save your life [INFOGRAPHIC]
Men, be a pro and get a simple blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). This one test could save your life.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern 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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Abnormal heart rhythm: what it means and how it’s treated
Heart just skipped a beat? It’s not just a figure of speech – abnormal heart rhythms are a medical condition that can be dangerous.
Understanding Arrhythmia [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you feel your heart beating abnormally? You might have arrhythmia. Here’s why you must seek medical help.
What to expect: carpal tunnel syndrome treatments [INFOGRAPHIC]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be painful and weaken the muscles of your hands and wrists over time. If you leave it too long, it may advance to the point where you require surgery. Find out how this potentially debilitating condition is treated.
Back pain linked to unhealthy work habits
Working from home (WFH) has its advantages, but it’s brought with it a spike in back and neck pain. Find out about “pandemic posture” and what Mediclinic specialists can do to help.
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