By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Lack of staff houses is still an issue for nurses at Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province.
Kilu’ufi Hospital Director of Nursing, Richard Maegerea, confirmed to Island Sun that this is a long-standing issue that sometimes contributes to nurses moving out.
Maegerea said although nurses are moving out, newly registered nurses are also coming in to replace them.
He said two registered nurses joined the hospital last month and that they are expecting more new nurses to arrive.
“Staff house shortages and renovations are needed; these are the contributing issues that lead to nurses moving out.
“However, when nurses move out, new nurses are also coming in, which ensures that every ward has its nurses,” he said.
He also thanked Malaita’s provincial government for stepping in to rent houses in Auki town for the nurses.
“I want to thank my government of Malaita for stepping in and renting staff houses for our nurses in town,” he said.
Meanwhile, Maegerea refutes rumours posted on social media that Kilu’ufi Hospital is understaffed.
He said the hospital is fully operational and has nurses in each ward responsible for their patient ratios.
“I want to make it clear that our hospital is fully operational without any hesitation about being understaffed.
“Currently, our hospital wards have their nurses, who are responsible for patients according to their ratios,” he said.
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