Health
With regard to the use of the Brackengate Hospital:
- (a) When was last COVID-19 patient discharged, (b) when does the lease on the property end and (c) why is the facility not currently being used for patients;
- (a) how much expenses has the provincial government incurred for the Brackengate Hospital from the time that the last COVID-19 patient was treated to date and (b)(i) what is the (aa) number and (bb) details of the beds and other healthcare equipment and material that are stored at the Brackengate Hospital and (ii) what will they be used for in the future?
- (a) The last official discharge of a COVID-19 patient took place on 6 July 2022.
(b) The lease was renewed in 2022 and had been extended for the next 5 years.
(c) The Facility is currently in use for 128 beds for Transitional care patients. Transition from a COVID-19 Field hospital to a Transitional care facility took place 01 July 2022. To date, referrals have been accepted from Tygerberg, Eerste River and Karl Bremer Hospitals.
- (a) R98 998 000
- (aa) 128 intermediate care beds
(bb) Medical beds – 36
TB beds – 12
Rehabilitation beds – 62
Palliative beds – 16
Infectious beds – 2
Health Care equipment list:
Item Description | total |
Bed High-Low 2 or 4 section with mattress | 219 |
Locker bedside ABS | 180 |
Over Bed Table ABS height adjustable | 194 |
Q cart large | 10 |
Q cart linen | 9 |
Q cart small | 36 |
Bed screen mobile | 5 |
Cabinet for medicines -ABS | 7 |
Cabinet poison drug wall type large | 0 |
Monitor Vital signs (NIBP, SPO2) | 25 |
Suction Machine electrical with liners | 13 |
Catheter stand | 13 |
Chair anaesthetist / surgeon's, adjustable, anti-static padded | 2 |
Chair recliner | 27 |
Drip Stand, Mobile 5-star stainless steel | 35 |
Light, Examination Mobile LED | 5 |
Stackable chairs without arm rest | 189 |
- The health care equipment will be used to support Brackengate facility and the broader Health service needs.
