Nombuyiselo (Thulile) Nzimande

1. Initial Comprehensive Gap analysis for Life Healthcare to gauge what is already in place and what is not and thereafter regular review of changes in Laws and Regulations

2. Develop, maintain, and update the Occupational Health and Safety policy

3. Develop, maintain, and update the OHS component of the Contractor Management work procedure

4. Develop, maintain, and update Occupational Health and Safety work procedures.

5. Review current and previous audit reports related to OHS and develop and ensure close out of findings

6. Review current and previous Injury On Duty and Occupational Disease statistics

7. Review the Safety Health Environmental (SHE) Legal Register – Focus on the Health and Safety Components (The environmental components belong to the ESG department. This register contains all updated laws, regulations, and standards including municipal by-laws. Ensure alignment of the business to these registers

8. Conduct a self-assessment of all laws and regulations that apply to Health and Safety in a Healthcare setting. This includes going through a set of questions for each law or regulation and assigning a qualitative rating. Improve compliance to poorly rated components

9. Support implementation and interpretation of the Health and Safety laws, within the scope of the Quality Department.

10. Consider the Health and Safety legal requirements of the Office Of Health Standards Compliance , the Department of Health, the Department of Labour and relevant Government Departments and ensure alignment.

Employee Health and Safety risk assessment i.e baseline, continuous, and issue-based.

Create Occupational Risk Exposure profiles (OREPS) identifying homogenous and heterogeneous jobs for Acute, Rehabilitation, and Mental Health employees.

Develop and implement systematic Risk based medical surveillance programs.

Identify all Occupational Hygiene surveys applicable to the hospital's size and specialization.

Prepare Scope of Work for the Approved Inspection Authority (AIA).

Sourcing a suitable service provider

Interpreting and summarizing findings for management.

Prioritization according to risks rating

Enhance the effectiveness of OHS committees.

Monitor Injury On Duty Statistics and Occupational Diseases

Prepare and participate in various external and internal audits:

• South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) – Radiation Management

• Department of Employment Labour inspections– Occupational Health and Safety and Compensation Fund audit.
• Department Of Health
• Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC)

• Management Self Audit
• Verification audits
• ISO 9001 Certification body

Monitor Injury On Duty Statistics and Occupational Diseases

Prepare and participate in various external and internal audits:

• South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) – Radiation Management

• Department of Employment Labour inspections– Occupational Health and Safety and Compensation Fund audit.
• Department Of Health
• Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC)

• Management Self Audit
• Verification audits
• ISO 9001 Certification body

DEL – Provincial Inspector

• OHS Act -Section 24
• Section 25
• General Machinery Regulations Section 7 – liaise with the Operational Engineering Manager

Department of Health - SAHPRA.

• Employee Radiation overexposure incident
• Liaise with the contracted Medical Physicist

OHS internal reporting

• Biannual Quality governance meetings.
• OHS Sustainability reporting
• Monthly report

1. Review current Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations.

2. Identification of laws and regulations that are applicable to the organization.

3. Ensure that strategic objectives are developed.

4. Develop a 5-year Occupational Health and Safety Plan based on strategic objectives for the scope of facilities covered by the Quality Department

5. Communicate the strategic plan to the Executive and Senior Management team and obtain approval.

6.Roll out the OHS strategic plan across the business .

7. Develop a 5-year Occupational Health and Safety Plan based on strategic objectives for the scope of facilities covered by the Quality Department

8. Communicate the strategic plan to the Executive and Senior Management team and obtain approval.

9.Roll out the OHS strategic plan across the business .

10. Develop a 5-year Occupational Health and Safety Plan based on strategic objectives for the scope of facilities covered by the Quality Department

11. Communicate the strategic plan to the Executive and Senior 12.Management team and obtain approval.

13.Roll out the OHS strategic plan across the business

• Develop strategy for Occupational Health system
• Implementation of the Occupational Health program for employees.
• Develop and manage Risk based Occupational Medical surveillance programs for all employees exposed.
• Develop and manage Injuries On Duty and Occupational disease as per legislation and all other statutory requirements.
• Monitor and oversee the occupational Hygiene assessments by AIAs.
• Develop and manage Wellness and Disease Management programme for the employees and contractors.
• Plan and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with the national laws and best practices.
• Enhance of ISO 45001:2018 conformance for both the company and its contractors.
• Develop and monitor the substance of abuse programme for the company.
• Conduct Occupational Health and Safety risk assessments as per legislation , highlighting areas that need urgent attention.
• Developing training material for all employees and management.
• Conducting OHS training and awareness for employees and managements
• Continuously updating management and employees on recently promulgated laws and by laws.
• compiling reports i.e monthly and annual for managements and other stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• initiating and monitoring the disability management programe for employees.

• Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
• Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
• Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
• Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
• Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
• Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
• Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.

• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
• Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
• Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
• Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
• Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

• Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
• Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
• Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
• Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
• Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
• Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
• Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
• Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
• Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating benefits administration and general liability.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
• Develop strategy for Occupational Health system
• Implementation of the Occupational Health program for employees.
• Develop and manage Risk based Occupational Medical surveillance programs for all employees exposed.
• Develop and manage Injuries On Duty and Occupational disease as per legislation and all other statutory requirements.
• Monitor and oversee the occupational Hygiene assessments by AIAs.
• Develop and manage Wellness and Disease Management programme for the employees and contractors.
• Plan and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with the national laws and best practices.
• Enhance of ISO 45001:2018 conformance for both the company and its contractors.
• Develop and monitor the substance of abuse programme for the company.
• Conduct Occupational Health and Safety risk assessments as per legislation , highlighting areas that need urgent attention.
• Developing training material for all employees and management.
• Conducting OHS training and awareness for employees and managements
• Continuously updating management and employees on recently promulgated laws and by laws.
• compiling reports i.e monthly and annual for managements and other stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• initiating and monitoring the disability management programe for employees.

• Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
• Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
• Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
• Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
• Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
• Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
• Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
• Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.

• Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.

• Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
• Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
• Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
• Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.