The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Executive along with the National Referral Hospital (NRH) management and clinical heads of the department are calling on the public to be mindful in ensuring they are safe and risk-free during the current election period.
It is unavoidable that services at the hospital will be on emergency mode only from the 15th to the 22nd of April, which is before, during and post post-elections.
Around 382 staff have indicated they are travelling to their respective provincial polling stations to cast their ballots. The staff will be travelling as far as from Choiseul and Temotu Province.
The proposed hospital care during the joint elections on 17th April General Election period will be in Emergency Mode.
Services are as follows;
Dental services will be minimal.
The nursing shifts will be activated for 12 hourly starting 16th April. Redistribution of (Honiara) staff from day clinics into inpatient rota. Nurse Managers are to review all rota for the downtime period. Restricted days of absence to 7 days only. Beyond that will be deducted from leave days or staff will be disciplined.
Number to call during day time only, if in need.
Switch board 44000 (24 hours)
Diabetic Clinic 44081
Referral Clinic; 44078/ 44079/ 44080
Gynae/ Antenatal 44088/44087/ 44085
Dental Clinic 23659
ENT (use 44000)
Meanwhile, Ministry of Health kindly calls on to SIEC to prioritize health workers and hospital staff during polling day. All NRH staff are encouraged to wear your uniform during the polling day.
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