Expert Identifies Unusual Cause Of Neonatal, Maternal Deaths
Racheal Hesse Matey (M), Rachel Haizel (L), Dr. Elikem Oklu and Naa Dedei Tettey (R) in a group photograph Maternal and Child Health Expert and CEO of MamaCare by Read More... The post Expert Identifies Unusual Cause Of Neonatal, Maternal Deaths appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Mrs. Racheal Hesse Matey, the Maternal and Child Health Expert and CEO of MamaCare, has revealed that unresolved conflicts among hospital staff are indirectly contributing to the rising rates of maternal and infant mortality. At the Annual Health Conference, she emphasized that poor communication, disagreements, and a lack of adherence to agreed protocols result in misdiagnoses, incorrect interventions, and poor coordination.
She stressed that when team members are not on good terms, patient care is significantly impacted. To combat this issue, Mrs. Hesse Matey urged health facilities and training institutions to focus on teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution to reduce preventable maternal deaths. She also highlighted the importance of midwives upgrading their knowledge and demonstrating a greater commitment to patient care.
Meanwhile, Dr. Elikem Oklu, a Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, disclosed that despite having the necessary resources, drugs, expertise, and facilities to prevent maternal and neonatal deaths, women continue to die from preventable causes in Ghana. The primary challenge, he explained, is the failure to translate knowledge into practice.
He challenged nurses and midwives to ensure that their actions align with their acquired knowledge, particularly during emergencies when every second counts. Dr. Oklu emphasized the importance of accurate vital signs, recognizing shock, and monitoring newborns for hypothermia, as these simple interventions can save lives.
Ms. Rachel Haizel, a Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, pointed out that Ghana is not imposing sufficient legal consequences on medical facilities and practitioners for medical negligence. She argued that the low rate of litigation has led to a lack of accountability and encouraged poor professional conduct in some health facilities.
Ms. Haizel urged healthcare professionals to consider the foreseeable consequences of their actions, warning that negligence, such as failing to read prescriptions or administering the wrong medication, can result in legal action.
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