COOUTH Intensifies Paediatrics Accreditation Drive, Conducts Mock Inspection
By Obianuju Azukaego
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, has intensified preparations for the forthcoming accreditation of its Department of Paediatrics by the Faculty of Paediatrics, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
As part of efforts to ensure the hospital’s readiness for the exercise, the 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, led by the Chief Medical Director of COOUTH, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, on Sept. 3, covered key clinical, diagnostic, administrative and support units across the hospital. The inspection 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 Outpatient Department, Health Records Department, Children’s Ward, Children Emergency Unit and Pharmacy Department, among other critical service areas.
Dr. 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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