St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia

15/04/2026

https://sdhakwatia.org/magazine/

This is a quarterly bulletin from the St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia. Enhance life, Excelling in care.

11/04/2026

General Stores
The stores at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital are categorized under Non-drug consumable, Pharmacy, Optical Pharmacy, Maintenance, and Mini-Mart store. Each store takes custody of goods as its store name depicts.
Every item being used in the hospital is from the stores. We make the healthcare delivery seamless by providing all the logistics needed. The unit receives, stores, and issues out stock. In receiving the unit, we make sure the product conforms to the specifications of the user departments. We also provide good storage conditions for the products received and issue them out as and when it is required. We manage the inventory levels to avoid stockouts.

05/04/2026

He is risen! ✝️
A powerful reminder that hope is alive, love has won, and light has overcome darkness.

May the resurrection of Christ fill our hearts with renewed faith, peace, and joy.
Let this season inspire us to rise above every challenge and walk in grace and victory.

Alleluia! Alleluia! 🙏

27/03/2026

The Customer Service Unit at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia, is committed to ensuring that every patient and visitor feels welcomed, supported, and well-informed throughout their time at the facility.

As a key point of contact, the team provides guidance, responds to inquiries, and assists with navigating hospital procedures. They also address concerns with understanding and professionalism, working closely with other departments to promote a smooth and comfortable experience for all.

With a strong focus on empathy, communication, and efficiency, the unit plays an important role in strengthening patient confidence and satisfaction, contributing to the overall delivery of quality healthcare.

26/03/2026

Biomedical Unit (Biomedical Engineering Department)

This unit is responsible for medical equipment and technology.

Main duties:
• Maintenance and repair of medical equipment (e.g., monitors, X-ray machines, ventilators)
• Installation of new medical devices
• Regular servicing and calibration to ensure machines work accurately
• Safety checks to prevent equipment failure or accidents
• Training staff on how to properly use equipment
• Keeping records of all equipment and maintenance work

👉 In short: They make sure all hospital machines are working properly and safely.

✅ Simple Summary:
• Biomedical Unit → Takes care of machines and equipment.

20/03/2026

On this joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Management and Staff of St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia, extend warm wishes to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.

May this blessed celebration bring peace, healing, and renewed strength to you and your families. As you mark the end of Ramadan, may your prayers and sacrifices be accepted, and may your hearts be filled with gratitude, compassion, and hope.

We pray for continued unity, good health, and prosperity for all.

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

10/03/2026

At St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia, the IT Department works every day to keep our technology systems running smoothly so quality healthcare can be delivered without interruption.

From maintaining computers and internet connectivity to supporting hospital software, securing data, and assisting staff with technical issues, we help create a reliable digital environment for both workers and patients. Though we often work behind the scenes, our goal is simple: to make technology a strong support system for excellent patient care.

We are proud to be part of the team that keeps the hospital connected, efficient, and moving forward through technology.

06/03/2026

Happy Independence Day, Ghana 🇬🇭

Today we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and progress.
May our nation continue to grow in peace, strength, and prosperity.

From all of us at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia — Happy Independence Day! 🇬🇭✨

05/03/2026

HEALTH INFORMATION UNIT
According to Peter Drucker (1999-2005) who is often referred to as ‘’father of modern management’’, whatever is to be improved, must be measured. Data is very vital in every institution, be it health, business, agriculture etc. It is important in identifying key priority areas, plan interventions and evaluate performance. Data from the Health Information Unit have been pivotal to the development of the facility over the years, as it has been used in areas of research, staff recruitment, financial control and even infrastructural development.
Overall, the unit performs its tasks in four levels, namely:
1. Data generation and collection (including designing data collection tools)
2. Data management (processing and storage)
3. Data analysis (interpreting data into consumable information)
4. Information dissemination, feedback and reporting.
Data Generation and Collection
Data is generated all across the facility, both at the clinical end and non-clinical, as well as both digitally and manually. These include tallying of vaccines at the Child Welfare Clinic, recording of deliveries from the delivery book, recording of Antenatal Care (ANC) registrants and attendants onto the Form A and certification of deaths into the Cause of Death (CoD) books at various wards.
Data Management
This is where data collection tools are designed both manually and digitally to capture data from various units and for storage. These tools are designed in conformity to the data elements required by Ministry of Health (MOH), Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and Catholic Health Service Trust (CHST). Data collated are then analysed.
Data Analysis
Data is meaningless until analyzed and further interpreted into consumable information. The unit in achieving this, applies various forms of data analysis tools such as Excel and STATA, and by carefully examining the raw data. By establishing trends and inference, the analyzed raw data now becomes important information relevant to the running of the institution.
Information Dissemination, Feedback and Reporting
The unit operates strictly based on the rules enshrined in the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) of Ghana. Again, all data generated and collected by the unit are done based on the standardized data sets and data collection tools/templates, rolled out and used per Ministry of Health as the head body, in conjunction with the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and Catholic Health Trust (CHST). Whiles reports are written and submitted to the Hospital Management for decision making, feedback reports are given to various units as review for their performance within the stipulated period.

02/03/2026

Part 3 of the World Day of the Sick ,
✨ Dinner, Awards & Dance Night – 34th World Day of the Sick ✨

An unforgettable evening filled with elegance, recognition, and celebration! 💃🕺🏆

The 34th World Day of the Sick Dinner, Awards & Dance Night brought us together to honor excellence, share laughter, enjoy great meals, and celebrate our achievements in style.

Congratulations to all award winners, and appreciation to everyone who made the night a success.

It was truly a night to remember! 🎉🥂

27/02/2026

Medical Records Department – St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia

The Medical Records Department is responsible for the registration of clients visiting the Outpatient Clinics.

Its core duties include:
• Managing patient records and ensuring their accuracy.
• Maintaining the confidentiality and security of records.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., data protection policies).
• Retrieving and releasing records to authorized personnel only.
• Organizing and storing records efficiently.
• Safeguarding and preserving the integrity of records for future reference.

26/02/2026

Stakeholders Engagement at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia

Today, key stakeholders of Akwatia gathered at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital for an important meeting focused on collaboration, development, and strengthening healthcare delivery in our community.

The engagement provided a platform to discuss progress, address challenges, and explore strategies to improve quality healthcare services for all.

Together, we build a healthier Akwatia. 🤝🏥