The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, has intensified efforts towards the forthcoming accreditation of its Department of Paediatrics by the Faculty of Paediatrics, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
To ensure a seamless and successful accreditation exercise, the hospital management conducted a comprehensive mock accreditation inspection to assess existing facilities and processes, identify areas requiring improvement, and ensure compliance with the expected accreditation standards.
The exercise was led by the Chief Medical Director of COOUTH, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, on Thursday.
The inspection covered key clinical, diagnostic, administrative, and support units across the hospital.
It commenced at the Maternal and Child Unit, where the team evaluated available facilities, service delivery processes, and operational procedures.
The team subsequently inspected the Haematology, Chemical Pathology, and PCR departments, identifying areas requiring further attention and improvement.
Other units visited included the General Outpatient Department, Children’s Outpatient Department, Health Records Department, Children’s Ward, Children’s Emergency Unit, and Pharmacy Department, among other critical service areas.
Speaking during the exercise, the Chief Medical Director of COOUTH, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, said the mock inspection provided an opportunity for the hospital management and heads of relevant departments to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their preparedness, documentation, facilities, and operational procedures ahead of the formal accreditation exercise.
She explained that the exercise also enabled the management to identify and address potential gaps while improving coordination among departments whose services are essential to the effective functioning of the Paediatrics Department.
Dr. Umeakuewulu reaffirmed the hospital management’s commitment to ensuring that all necessary requirements are met ahead of the accreditation exercise.
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