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The KNH 4th Cohort Nursing process certification
By Yvonne Gichuru
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KNH concluded the ceremony for mainstreaming nursing process training phase 2 and certification for nurses from the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Orthopedic Department, and Kenyatta Prime Care Centre (KPCC) at the National Nursing Association of Kenya Complex-KNH on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
The Nursing Division, through Nursing standards, facilitated Nursing process training and implementation from 4th October 2021 to 10th June 2022.
The 60 graduates were the 4th cohort of the class that has been trained through the Nursing Standards, Students, and Research department.
“The primary aim of the nursing process approach is to establish the health status and the problems of the clients as we endeavor to improve our patient care by training our nurses,” said Ms. Christine Musee – Deputy Chief Nurse, Surgery KNH as she gave her remarks on behalf of the chief guest, KNH CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri, EBS.
In attendance was also Mr. Paul Wambugu – Lecturer- School of Nursing Services, Kenyatta University who was an external assessor for the Nursing process training.
He gave implementation evaluation feedback on the training and recommended continuous mentorship and sustainability measures to improve the implementation of the nursing process.
“You should take advantage of the opportunities such as collaborating with institutions of higher learning, research, and other academic writing to be able to bridge the gap in nursing care despite the challenges,” he said.
Ms. Musee also commended the team for their positive attitude and determination to learn about the nursing process. “I appreciate the Nursing division for providing an opportunity for capacity building for KNH nurses. We have the capacity, ability, and willingness to be a center of excellence in the nursing process,” she said.
PHOTO | NAHASHON ONGIGI Ward 1D as they receive their certificate of recognition as one of the best Obstetrics & Gynecology wards.
PHOTO | NAHASHON ONGIGI Ms. Adelaide Lemba awarded with a certificate of recognition by Ms. Christine Musee - Deputy Chief Nurse, Surgery for being the mainstreaming nursing process champion. PHOTO | NAHASHON ONGIGI Some of the mainstreaming nursing process trainees receiving their certificate of participation
The first-ever Family Week at KNH
By Cynthia Cherono
KNH chaplaincy unit organized the first-ever Family Week, which was held from Tuesday, June 21 to Friday, June 24, 2022.
It was intended to sensitize the staff on the role of Chaplaincy in family care issues that affect their functionality and productivity at the workplace. The Chaplaincy unit is key to offering spiritual care to staff and patients at the Hospital, hence enhancing their functionality and drawing new positive energy that is dispelled back home to their families.
The theme for the event was the “role of spirituality in families.” The chaplaincy in KNH gives care to the patients, their relatives and friends, the staff and their families, and students.
To the staff, the chaplain responds to individual and family needs as well as work-life concerns such as job stress, coworker relations, and career direction.
The unit also guides management about issues affecting employee and hospital well-being, including organizational change, ethical challenges, conflict resolution, team development, and outplacement.
The Director of pharmaceutical services Dr. Alfred Birichi on behalf of the KNH CEO, Dr. Evanson Kamuri, EBS, launched the event on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
He said that the Hospital’s mandate is to provide specialized health care services to patients and it is in this view that the KNH chaplaincy gives families this chance.
Quality health care endorses the wellness of both patients and staff; hence KNH used the Family Week platform for interaction to heighten the level of spiritual care and for better health outcomes.
Dr. Birichi thanked the chaplaincy unit for organizing the Family Week and the various participating teams including; the Nursing services, Marketing and Communication, Aids Control Unit (ACU), Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre of Excellence, Security, and Safety, KNH choir, and Catering unit.
Ms. Ruth Nyasikera, Ag. Deputy Chief Nurse-Nursing Standards, Students and Research representing the Director Nursing Services said: “Family is characterized by relationships, it goes beyond the relative and KNH should excel in providing specialized care.”
The Senior Director Clinical Services representative Ms. Margaret Githire appreciated the family. She said: “Spiritual care is key to every human being and I encourage the staff to give clients time for interaction. Deficiency, loneliness, bitterness, and rejection affect families and for us to be complete we need spiritual care.”
The guest speaker Chaplain Vicki Okumu spoke about spirituality and family and urged KNH staff to find purpose in what they do. “Through what you do you will be able to have a holistic community because “we listen, we care”. As we walk let us clarify each other’s roles, and have respect for the people around us because it is the spirituality you bring to the job that matters. Have relationships that matter, be authentic, and have meaning in what you do, caring for colleagues and patients. Let us be intentional in what we do,” said Chaplain Vickie.
The head of the Chaplaincy Unit Fr. John Kariba encouraged everybody to use the chance during the family week to seek assistance in various areas of interest and he applauded the management for aiding in their call on spirituality matters.
During the event, the Chaplaincy Unit organized a webinar sensitization on various topics which included; conflict management, work and burnout, and youth and teen parenting in collaboration with KNH youth center and chaplains from Servant for the Sick Homes, to be able to encourage good relationships amongst families here at the workplace and home.
Conflict management- In KNH this is a key management skill,
PHOTO | ELIJAH NG’ANG’A
Director Pharmecutical Services Dr. Alfred Birichi launching the KNH family week
PHOTO | ELIJAH NG’ANG’A
Guest Speaker Chaplain Vicki Okumu speaking on Spirituality and Family
PHOTO | ELIJAH NG’ANG’A
Guest Speaker Chaplain Vicki Okumu (3rd R) with KNH Chaplaincy unit staff during the family week sensitization
