In an earlier posting I mentioned that for a hospital to operate well we need, in addition to Doctors and other Clinical staff, a wide range of non-clinical expertise.
Much of my time over the last few months, and indeed during my time over the last 2-3 years as a non-exec Director, has been spent reviewing the numbers. IMG is a relatively large organisation and managing the financials (Management Accounts, Finance Accounts, Billing, Credit Control, Central Purchasing and Audit) and improving upon the associated processes is quite a task. We need more help with this and would welcome contact from any suitably experienced individuals who might consider giving some of their time and sharing their expertise.
Here are some of the numbers:
- International Medical Group employs just over 550 staff.
- Our monthly payroll totals more than 400 million Ugandan Shillings.
- The Outpatients department (OPD) at International Hospital Kampala receives more than 6,000 patient visits every month, 72,000 in a year. That’s a lot of patient records to be updated, bills to be generated and collected. OPD numbers in Q1 showed a 10% increase over those for Q4 ‘08.
- We have 8 standalone health centres and a further 5 within schools and factories; these clinics provide care to more than 2,500 patients every week, almost 130,000 patient visits every year. Even more records to be updated, bills to be generated and monies collected. Monthly totals for these clinics have increased by 20% since the start of this year.
- 425 women were admitted onto the Maternity ward in Q1.
- 648 diagnostic tests were performed in Q1, mainly for Cardiology plus 1,525 Ultrasound Scans, 1,122 X-Rays and 6,679 Lab Tests.
- In the same period there were 550 surgical operations.
- Of special note, 62 patients were admitted onto Hope Ward (Charity)during Q1 compared to 58 patients in the last quarter of 2008.
- IMG has a Central Purchasing Department which manages the purchasing, storage and provision of the drugs, treatments and medical supplies necessary for all of the above; a significant undertaking and an essential management control.
If you are interested in helping and up for a fresh challenge, then please do get in touch. You can contact me by clicking here.
