Korle Bu appeals for more doctors, nurses as A&E Centre struggles under pressure
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has appealed to the government for additional doctors and nurses to address persistent staffing shortages and ease pressure on its Accident and Emergency (A&E) Centre.
The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has called upon the government to provide more doctors and nurses to alleviate the persistent staffing shortages and reduce pressure on its Accident and Emergency (A&E) Center. Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, emphasized during a meeting with Parliament's Health Committee that securing permanent medical personnel is crucial for improving emergency care and fortifying services at the country's leading referral facility.
Dr Adam highlighted that the hospital's 64-bed Accident and Emergency Center was currently overwhelmed by the increasing number of accident victims and emergency cases originating from various parts of the country. The limited number of permanent medical staff was exacerbating the burden on vital departments, particularly the A&E Center and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Although the hospital boasts a substantial number of doctors, a significant proportion are medical trainees who depart shortly after completing their training, creating challenges for the facility's long-term staffing requirements.
He stressed that the hospital, being a training institution, has numerous doctors who are not its permanent staff; they join for training and subsequently leave. Dr Adam advocated for the recruitment of more medical officers capable of offering consistent support for emergency and intensive care services, instead of depending heavily on doctors undergoing training.
He had previously conveyed the staffing concerns to the Director of Human Resources and the Minister of Health, but the meeting with Parliament's Health Committee presented another opportunity to underscore the urgent need for additional personnel.
The Chief Executive Officer also emphasized the necessity of hiring more nurses to complement the efforts of existing medical staff and ensure patients receive timely and efficient treatment. The call for more medical personnel arises as the hospital continues to grapple with the strain on its emergency care services due to the large volume of cases it attends from across the nation.
Alongside the recruitment of additional doctors and nurses, the management has also proposed the construction of a new facility to mitigate congestion and enhance the hospital's capacity to manage emergency cases.
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