Jacqui Stewart, CEO of Cohsasa, presents Mediclinic Cape Gate’s four-year accreditation certificate to hospital general manager, Carol Defty, and heads of department
Recently a standalone day clinic was added to the complex, which operates as a sub-unit of the hospital with the sharing of managerial, administrative, and support functions. This hospital was also accredited at the August Cohsasa Board Meeting, achieving a three-year accreditation award.
Jacqui Stewart with the unit heads of Mediclinic Cape Gate
With the Covid-19 pandemic in the rear-view mirror and acknowledging that hospitals around the world have come through some demanding times Stewart said: “You have proved to us that it isn’t about the survey. It’s what happens in-between. Our surveyors can see the depth of what you do: it’s not a superficial wallpapering exercise. This is about the reality of what you do every single day. That’s what patients should be looking for. I think patients should insist going to an accredited hospital because they are assured that standards are being met.”
Says chief operating officer of Mediclinic, Dr Gerrit de Villiers: “The relationship between Cohsasa and Mediclinic over the years has led to us implementing systems to ensure quality of care is delivered. This repeat accreditation supports the embedment of this in Mediclinic Cape Gate and across our Group. We value any contribution to ensuring the best clinical outcomes for our patients as part of a constant learning and improvement focus.”
Jacqui Stewart hands the accreditation certificate to (left) Carol Defty, general hospital manager of Mediclinic Cape Gate and (right) to Mari Esterhuizen, general manager of the Mediclinic Cape Gate Day Clinic
