Antigua St John's - Patients, staff, and visitors at the Mount St John's Medical Centre (MSJMC) have been simmering for several weeks since the air conditioning (AC) unit there has been, for the most part, non-functional.
A senior staff member at the facility, who requested anonymity, said the problem reportedly stems from non-functioning compressors, and which has led to the purchase of two new units at a cost of over US$50,000.
The source added that the system had been giving trouble for some time before this. “I think if it was dealt with in due time, probably it would not need the replacement of both compressors," he said. "But now it’s another two-week wait, and what will happen in the meantime - nobody knows."
The source said relatives have been bringing standing fans for patients to alleviate some of their distress.
While it is envisaged that the system will be back up within the next two weeks, many nurses and patients are disgruntled at the discomfort. One triage nurse told Caribarena.com that the situation, coupled with scorching daily temperatures, has provoked her asthma attack, and she has had to use the nebulizer in the Casualty department to relieve her symptoms.
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RE: Heat Woes Affecting Hospital
No wonder the Chinese are sending fourth rate workers to a second rate, third world country!
seriously?
Fine Buildings Do Not Make World Class Hospitals PT2
Maybe the Good UN Ambassador could bring his scholarship to this dilemma, but I forgot that he has never practiced in this area of his training for which the People Of Antigua Paid Dearly. Hopefully by reading this simple but detailed article, many will understand the complexities and seriously ask if our Human Capital is available, ready and has been properly positioned to deliver the necessary and recquisite due dilligence, care, fiscal and fiduciary responsibility to the Tax Payers.
We need to Plan Strategically, develop the organization structure with the modern processes and sytems managed and operated with people with the skills. No Political Cronies. Heaven Help The Nation of Antigua & Barbuda - Redonda?
John French II
Fine Buildings Do Not Make World Class Hospitals PT1
John French II
Politicians like to cut ribbons...but?
Oh, I just can't wait till we get to the streetlights.
Politicians like to cut ribbons and get press releases, but what if it's all Chinese Junk?
Pun intended.
Buzzbomb
CHINESE?
naiomi
RE: Heat Woes Affecting Hospital
fnpsr
Smith
skyewill
I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A TRANE
I think if it was dealt with in due time, probably it would not need the replacement of both compressors,"
"But now it’s another two-week wait, and what will happen in the meantime - nobody knows." I DO. Your donkey will be sweating and patients may even die. Why? Cause you bought a ten dollar AC unit and Paid $100 for it. Don't worry Everyone in Antigua does the same thing. DUTY, LEVY, ABST, CST and don't forget the cost of the item and the fact you may have paid tax on it when you perchased it overseas, SHIPPING, and when the 99cents toothbrush reach Antigua, Please pay for the WARRANTS, AND THE SHIPPING AGENT, I am not done yet! PLEASE PAY THE BROKER and transportation and It will take you 100 years to get it out of CUSTOMS. TOTAL COST FOR YOUR TOOTH BRUSH you paid 99cents for?? $1,000,000 ec. 'THE BEACH IS JUST THE BEGINING"
skyewill
RE: Heat Woes Affecting Hospital
Smith
RE: Heat Woes Affecting Hospital
piky head
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