Nurses at the Maternity Ward of the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital have ceased hands-on patient care due to severe safety concerns stemming from falling concrete debris from the ceiling. The issue, which began approximately two weeks ago, has escalated, prompting the nursing staff to take a stand for their safety and that of their patients. According to a nurse speaking on behalf of her colleagues, a large piece of concrete recently pierced through the ceiling, narrowly missing a delivery room. The incident occurred during a critical moment when a nurse was preparing the room for an emergency delivery. The nurse also highlighted additional concerns, including water leakage and mould in delivery rooms, as well as excessive heat and patient mixing in the ward. Despite multiple reports to the hospital’s administration and maintenance departments, no action has been taken to address these hazards. The nurses have now decided to suspend hands-on work until the situation is resolved, emphasizing the need for a safe environment for both healthcare workers and patients, particularly newborn babies and expectant mothers. Currently, two patients remain in the ward, with nurses prioritizing their safety.
Concrete falling through hospital ceiling; nurses stop ‘hands-on work’
