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Media Statement_OHSC Board Expresses Concerns Over Patient Safety Following Fire Outbreak At Tembisa Regional Hospital
OHSC BOARD EXPRESSES CONCERNS OVER PATIENT SAFETY FOLLOWING FIRE OUTBREAK AT TEMBISA PROVINCIAL TERTIARY HOSPITAL
As a health services regulator, tasked with monitoring and protecting the health and safety of healthcare services users, the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Board and management have noted with great concern reports of repeated incidents of fire outbreaks at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, which could place patient and staff safety at risk.
These incidents have raised significant alarms about safety protocols and emergency preparedness, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive assessment of the facility to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, staff and other occupants of the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital premises.
All health establishments must prioritise the safety and security of patients, especially during emergencies. Health establishments must ensure that the systems comply with health regulations and foster a safe environment for everyone in their care.
The OHSC will be dispatching a team of inspectors to conduct a Risk- Based Inspection as a fact-finding action to establish circumstances surrounding the two fire incidences, the hospital management’s immediate response and actions taken and the effectiveness of existing safety measures in preventing recurrence thereof. Risk-based inspections are specifically triggered and conducted on an ad hoc basis in response to identified risks at heath facilities.
Considering that the winter season is already on, this inspection will enable the OHSC to establish possible root causes, and to make informed recommendations that are aimed at mitigating the risk of fire incidences at health facilities.
The OHSC urges all healthcare facilities and providers to regularly review their safety protocols and emergency response plans to avoid similar occurrences and ensure that the integrity of the healthcare system and the protection of the users of health services are maintained.
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Media Enquiries:
Ricardo Mahlakanya
Director: Communication and Stakeholder Relations and Spokesperson
066 473 8666 / rmahlakanya@ohsc.org.za
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Media Advisory_Release of OHSC and Ombud Findings Against Helen Joseph Hospital 7 March 2025
RELEASE OF THE OHSC RISK-BASED INSPECTION FINDINGS AND HEALTH OMBUD
INVESTIGATION REPORT FINDINGS INTO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HELEN JOSEPH
TERTIARY HOSPITAL
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) and Health Ombud will host a media briefing
to jointly release the findings of the risk-based inspection and investigation into the allegations
against the Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. This follows allegations made by Mr Thomas
Holmes, also known as Tom London. He posted a video recording on several social media
platforms, alleging that during his admission in September 2024, he experienced neglect and
rude behaviour from the hospital staff, including doctors. Additionally, he reported that the
hospital’s infrastructure was in disrepair.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 10 March 2025
Time: 12:30 – 14:00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, GCIS Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis
Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Journalists may also view and participate in the media briefing via live streaming using the links
below.
Facebook: http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA OR https://www.facebook.com/ohscsocialmedia
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GovernmentZA OR https://twitter.com/ohscsocialmedia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/governmentZA
Enquiries
Ricardo Mahlakanya 066 473 8666 / RMahlakanya@ohsc.org.za
Media Advisory_Release of OHSC and Ombud Findings Against Helen Joseph Hospital 7 March 2025
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Release of the OHSC Risk-Based Inspection Findings and Health Ombud Investigation Report Findings into Allegations Against Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital
MEDIA ADVISORY
7 March 2025
RELEASE OF THE OHSC RISK-BASED INSPECTION FINDINGS AND HEALTH OMBUD INVESTIGATION REPORT FINDINGS INTO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HELEN JOSEPH TERTIARY HOSPITAL
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) and Health Ombud will host a media briefing to jointly release the findings of the risk-based inspection and investigation into the allegations against the Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. This follows allegations made by Mr Thomas Holmes, also known as Tom London. He posted a video recording on several social media platforms, alleging that during his admission in September 2024, he experienced neglect and rude behaviour from the hospital staff, including doctors. Additionally, he reported that the hospital’s infrastructure was in disrepair.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 10 March 2025
Time: 12:30 – 14:00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, GCIS Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Journalists may also view and participate in the media briefing via live streaming using the links below.
Facebook: http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA OR https://www.facebook.com/ohscsocialmedia
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GovernmentZA OR https://twitter.com/ohscsocialmedia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/governmentZA
Enquiries
Ricardo Mahlakanya 066 473 8666 / RMahlakanya@ohsc.org.za
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