Telephone : +27 (0) 32 541 9200

Fax : +27 (0) 32 541 0343

Email :

Postal Address : P/Bag X15 Verulam 4340

Physical Address : Oakford Road, Verulam, Directions

Vision

To provide and promote optimal health for all persons in our catchment population

Mission

To provide a sustainable , coordinated , integrated and comprehensive district hospital level of care based on Primary Health Care and District Health System approach to achieve access to district level health care within the local community.

Core Values

• Trustworthiness, honesty and integrity
• Open communication, transparency and consultation
• Professionalism, accountability and commitment to excellence
• Loyalty and compassion
• Continuous learning, amenable to change and innovation

The Batho Pele Principles

The Patients Rights Charter

Information for In-patients

Information for Out-patients

Objectives

• To maintain a participative, democratic and representative management, with widespread consultation on all issues and combined policy and decision making.
• To promote patient welfare by ensuring proper care and appropriate treatment, and showing all people respect, dignity and empathy. To educate patients on the primary health care approach to preventative, promote curative and rehabilitative care and advise on the referral system and appropriate use of health care facilities through the principles of the District Health System.
• To ensure efficient personnel administration and formulate strategies for human resource development and training needs directed towards optimal staff utilisation and provide motivation and appraisals as necessary
• To promote staff welfare by creating a conducive working environment and respecting the dignity and rights of all staff members.
• To respect and uphold existing labour laws, conduct fair labour practice and maintain proper discipline.
• To ensure a safe hospital environment for all people by maintaining safe grounds, buildings, structures and equipment, proper infection control and other security measures.
• To formulate sound financial management strategies that entails appropriate cost containment measures and ensures the best possible service delivery within prescribed budgets.