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Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah has addressed the common misconception surrounding the “no bed syndrome” at the hospital.
He explained that, when patients arrive at the emergency department, it’s not simply a matter of bed availability.
“The ‘no bed syndrome’ doesn’t mean we have no beds physically. It’s not that beds are finished in Korle Bu. When someone comes to the emergency room, we need to ensure that we have the resources to take care of them. Senior clinicians must assess and understand what is wrong with the patient” he said in an interview.
To improve the handling of such cases, Dr. Ampomah mentioned that, Korle Bu has taken specific steps, including sending nurses for fellowship training in emergency medicine.
“These trained professionals are bringing their expertise on board,” he added.
Despite these measures, Dr. Ampomah acknowledged the ongoing challenges, particularly the high pressure in the emergency room.
“There’s a lot of pressure in the emergency room; it now takes about 80 patients,” he stated.
He further noted that, Korle Bu is consistently under pressure due to the high number of patients it serves.
Dr. Ampomah stressed the need for stable leadership to drive the hospital’s growth.
“Korle Bu needs stable leadership to grow higher. We have started working on increasing the number of intensive care units” he stated.
By: Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy
