The Korle-Bu Doctors’ Association (KODA) has raised concerns over the condition at the Accident and Emergency Centre of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The Association in a statement said the overcrowding situation has forced healthcare workers to provide care in non-ideal and improvised settings which threatens patient safety and staff wellbeing.
“While we remain committed to the ‘No Bed’ policy of not turning away any patient brought to the emergency room, the current overcrowding has forced healthcare workers to provide care in non-ideal and improvised settings,” KODA said in a statement.
“This status quo is unsustainable and poses significant risks to both patient recovery and professional integrity.”
According to the Doctors, a visit to the emergency department by the Minister of Health and hospital management on 21st March, prompted by a social media video showing patients being treated in chairs and on the floor.
“The Minister of Health apparently met a near-normal situation during his visit and therefore believed the social media publication was inaccurate. KODA clarified.
“The environment on the day of the minister’s visit was not a reflection of what actually happens daily at the emergency,” the statement said. “It is normal practice to prepare prior to a visit by a government official.”
“The bigger problem revolves around the capacity of other hospitals that are referring these patients, as well as coordination to the Korle-Bu emergency department. Any number of beds provided would be filled up in no time,”
Source: Elvisanokye.com