August Work Update.....
WOW! REALLY! Has it been that long since I sent you an update??!! I promise that I have NOT been on vacation or takin` it easy.....
We have been working on a lot of organizational and accounting issues for the past 3 weeks as well as continuing to improve the hospital environment. In accounting, we are working on a better general ledger spreadshead which will assist us with keeping a closer eye on our income and expenses. Also, we are developing a new system for our Outpatient accounts where the monies will be collected in the accounting department instead of in the pharmacy. We would like for our pharmacist to be focused on pharmacy and not accounting functions AND it is wiser to have the monies all collected in the same secure area.
To accomplish the Outpatient Accounting changes, we are making some minor updates and changes to the accounting office. We are adding a second collection window so we will have one window for Inpatient Accounting and a second one for Outpatient Accounting. These doors/windows will not be allowed to open, thereby making the accounting/money collection area much safer.
From these two pictures, you can see from both of the new windows. Below is Sobi, who is our inpatient collection person. She is happy to see the changes.
We also painted the area while we were working on it! Picture of the completed project coming soon!
The new screens and window frames have now been completed in the male ward (OB and female were completed last month) and work will begin on the childrens' ward this weekend. We are making it harder and harder for those pesky mosquitos to get to our patients!!
The top pic is of one of the windows in which the screen has a big hole. Below is after the new screen and window frame has been installed.
The registration area continues to grow. We have had to add 2 more book shelves this last week. It is amazing at the number of new patients every day. Of course, you must remember we changed systems in May and therefore all patients became 'NEW" patients at that point. However, I would have thought we would have more repeat patients than new ones at this point.....not true. More than 1300 new this month making our total patients charts more than 6,000!!
As you can see, we now have 4 shelves FULL and have a good start on the 5th one. I doubt it will take us long to fill the shelf and 1/2 we now have empty.
I am also working on several challenges. As you know I am still searching for supporters to help fund me and the work I am doing here in Chimala. The Lord has been providing through many people, but the need continues.
Our laboratory is in need of equipment; we need a machine to perform CBC counts and another one to perform Chemistry profiles. These are standard blood tests which are performed at doctors' offices and hospitals in America. At the present time, we are only able to perform one piece of a CBC which is a hemoglobin to check for anemia. This equipment is very necessary and also very expensive.
Other equipment needs include portable suction machines, a large steam sterilizer for the OR and another commercial washing machine for the laundry. Please keep our needs in your thoughts and prayers. I am praying for the monies or for donations of these needed items. If you are able to help us in any way, please contact me. My e-mail is cheryl.bode@yahoo.com.
Below is an "advertisement" for another big need we have here at Chimala. I am definitely praying for an answer to this prayer. I would love to have at least four short-term medical teams here throughout the year. Currently, we have one from mid-May to the end of June. If you know of a group who is looking for a great place to experience short-term missions, please consider making this your destination!!
We have been working on a lot of organizational and accounting issues for the past 3 weeks as well as continuing to improve the hospital environment. In accounting, we are working on a better general ledger spreadshead which will assist us with keeping a closer eye on our income and expenses. Also, we are developing a new system for our Outpatient accounts where the monies will be collected in the accounting department instead of in the pharmacy. We would like for our pharmacist to be focused on pharmacy and not accounting functions AND it is wiser to have the monies all collected in the same secure area.
To accomplish the Outpatient Accounting changes, we are making some minor updates and changes to the accounting office. We are adding a second collection window so we will have one window for Inpatient Accounting and a second one for Outpatient Accounting. These doors/windows will not be allowed to open, thereby making the accounting/money collection area much safer.
We also painted the area while we were working on it! Picture of the completed project coming soon!
The new screens and window frames have now been completed in the male ward (OB and female were completed last month) and work will begin on the childrens' ward this weekend. We are making it harder and harder for those pesky mosquitos to get to our patients!!
The registration area continues to grow. We have had to add 2 more book shelves this last week. It is amazing at the number of new patients every day. Of course, you must remember we changed systems in May and therefore all patients became 'NEW" patients at that point. However, I would have thought we would have more repeat patients than new ones at this point.....not true. More than 1300 new this month making our total patients charts more than 6,000!!
As you can see, we now have 4 shelves FULL and have a good start on the 5th one. I doubt it will take us long to fill the shelf and 1/2 we now have empty.
I am also working on several challenges. As you know I am still searching for supporters to help fund me and the work I am doing here in Chimala. The Lord has been providing through many people, but the need continues.
Our laboratory is in need of equipment; we need a machine to perform CBC counts and another one to perform Chemistry profiles. These are standard blood tests which are performed at doctors' offices and hospitals in America. At the present time, we are only able to perform one piece of a CBC which is a hemoglobin to check for anemia. This equipment is very necessary and also very expensive.
Other equipment needs include portable suction machines, a large steam sterilizer for the OR and another commercial washing machine for the laundry. Please keep our needs in your thoughts and prayers. I am praying for the monies or for donations of these needed items. If you are able to help us in any way, please contact me. My e-mail is cheryl.bode@yahoo.com.
Below is an "advertisement" for another big need we have here at Chimala. I am definitely praying for an answer to this prayer. I would love to have at least four short-term medical teams here throughout the year. Currently, we have one from mid-May to the end of June. If you know of a group who is looking for a great place to experience short-term missions, please consider making this your destination!!
NEEDED: Dental Services and Supplies
Here at the Chimala Hospital we have a fantastic
dental clinic area and a great need for services. We also have a dental assistance trained in
dental hygiene, tooth extraction and more.
HOWEVER, we have been unable to employ a dentist and to obtain dental
supplies. We are seeking Dentists and
Dental Assistants who are looking for a GREAT short-term mission
experience! Tanzania is a beautiful
country to visit and I assure you that there will be many who you will be able
to serve. Please look at your calendars
and let me know when to expect you and we will provide you with an AWESOME
experience!
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