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Nursing

Nursing is the well-oiled sprocket in the South African private hospital industry. The sector is a beacon of excellence and quality largely because of its highly qualified force complying with the rigid standards and high ethics as laid down by the South African Nursing Council. Many private hospitals offer basic training and, in particular, much needed bridging course, specialist and ongoing training for staff less qualified nurses to help them become professionals. The private hospital industry is committed to providing nursing care of the highest standard - a standard of care our patients have come to expect.

Sharon Slabbert, Executive Officer:

Health Services Delivery Sharon Slabbert is involved in matters related to Health Service Delivery. This includes nursing, training, quality assurance and complaint management. She represents private hospital on numerous committees in both public and private entities, as well as serving on the Board of the Council of Health Services Accreditation of South Africa and as a director of the Health and Welfare Sector Education authority.


Nursing Latest Documents

NURSING WATCH NURSING WATCH

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA A(H1N1) 2009

27 August 2009

REVISED HEALTH WORKERS HANDBOOK Read all about the new revised guidelines for dealing with the "SWINE FLU" pandemic as submitted by the NICD.  

Hasa Awards of Excellence: Quality in Action is Service Delivery

20 July 2011

Hasa Awards of Excellence: Call for Nominations

13 July 2010

HASA CONFERENCE 2009

09 June 2009

NURSINGwatch0109

12 May 2009

HASAWatch 2

29 April 2009

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FAQ'S I am concerned at the practice of some anaesthetists, who transfer still intubated patients to the recovery room where they are left with the nursing staff to be extubated, while the anaesthetists return to theatre to anaesthetize the next patient. Who
Sharon Slabbert

Sharon Slabbert began her working life as a registered nurse and midwife working in both public and private clinical settings. In 1986 she joined the staff of Park Lane Clinic and has worked in the private hospital industry for 24 years.

For the last 16 years she has filled various positions at the Hospital Association of South Africa. Currently she is involved in matters related to Health Service Delivery. This includes nursing, training, quality assurance and complaint management. She represents private hospital on numerous committees in both public and private entities, as well as serving on the Board of the Council of Health Services Accreditation of South Africa and Chairperson of the Health and Welfare Sector Education authority. She was appointed to this position in 2005. She recently completed a short course on Financial Management at the S A Institute of Government Auditors. She is a member of the Forum for Professional Nurse Leaders. Sharon has written numerous articles and has presented papers at conferences on various topics related to nursing and hospital management.

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HIGHLIGHTED DOCUMENTS

Hasa Awards of Excellence: Quality in Action is Service Delivery

20 July 2011

HASA is inviting all of its member to submit ENTRIES with reference to the categories listed below for the HASA Awards of Excellence.

Hasa Awards of Excellence: Call for Nominations

13 July 2010

The annual Hasa Awards of Excellence are part of the Ministerial Healthcare Awards. This year's theme is Quality is Excellence. The process to find the best of the best in the private hospital industry is nearing its end. The Health Excellence Awards 2010 will take place in November 2010 and the deadline date for submission of entries is 07 October 2010.

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA A(H1N1) 2009

27 August 2009

REVISED HEALTH WORKERS HANDBOOK

Read all about the new revised guidelines for dealing with the "SWINE FLU" pandemic as submitted by the NICD.

 

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Complaints

The Hospital Association of South Africa is a non-statutory body; the Association will gladly act as a mediator and will investigate an incident on behalf of a patient, or relative.

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