NURSES’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS PROVINCIALISATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINICS FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date
2014-01-08
Authors
Mkhize, Sibongile Millicent
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Abstract
This study is aimed at investigating nurses’ perceptions towards the
Provincialisation project (centralisation) of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Local
Government Region F in Johannesburg; in order to have one single Public Service
and improve service delivery in communities. The main purpose of the research is
to respond on nurses’ perceptions about the Provincialisation project being
implemented by the Gauteng Department of Health and how any challenges that
may emerge can be addressed or avoided.
The interview questionnaire was utilised as a source of primary data to gather
information from the respondents. The findings of the research indicate that
nurses’ perceptions from the Local Authority are positive in relation to the
Provincialisation project implementation. Nurses are ready for the project to be
implemented but proper consultation needs to be done with the support of top
management and unions.
The conclusion is that both the Provincial Department of Health and the Local
Authority must work together to effect change; in order to have the same benefits
for all, improve quality of service delivery, and work to achieve the goals of the
department. The study suggests that a feasibility study, proper planning and
negotiations should be done before such a project can be implemented. This
could all be done through clear political and legal mandates together with the
development of a strategic directive for delivery of health services.
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MM (P&DM) thesis
Keywords
Nursing, Health Care Clinics