The aim of the Dzodze, Ghana Mission Hospital, is to empower and support patients with multi-factorial medical problems in order to maximize their health and deal with psychological, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of their illness. The clinic uses an understanding of wholeness and health which depends upon the relationship between the physical, psychological and spiritual elements of a person in both enhancing healings and also improving the ability to cope with the effects of chronic disease.
OBJECTIVES
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To focus on the prevention of diseases by promoting good oral health to all patients attending our practice for care and advice.
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To provide patients with an experience and environment that is comfortable, friendly and relaxing.
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To understand and meet the needs of our patients, involve them in decisions about their care and encourage them to participate fully.
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To carry out yearly satisfaction surveys of the people who use our services and use the results to make prompt changes where required.
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To involve other professionals in the care of our patients where this is in the patient's best interests; for example, referral for specialist care and advice.
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To ensure that all members of our team have the right skills and training to carry out their duties competently.
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To assess the health of patients using a whole-person health care model which encompasses physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects.
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To build up the person’s ability to cope with chronic illness as well as improve their internal defence mechanisms.
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To seek a resolution to ill-health problems in the person through an exploration of the psychological and spiritual elements in the disease process.
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To examine issues around the way in which patients have control over the provision of health care for themselves, identifying ways in which they can exercise more positive participation in the process of becoming healthier.
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To identify a person’s mental and spiritual strengths and weaknesses and work with them to strengthen their ability to remain healthy despite the presence of disease processes.
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To explore the social support networks and relationships in the person’s life and identify ways in which they can be strengthened and improved.
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To provide additional services for the local population
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To support the principle of local access wherever possible
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To provide services which are quick and easy to access and provide an excellent patient experience
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To deliver services to the highest standards
OUR PRINCIPLES
Quality
We maintain the highest standards and achieve them by continually measuring and improving our outcomes.
Innovation
We welcome change, encourage invention and continually seek better, more efficient ways to achieve our goals.
Teamwork
We collaborate and share knowledge to benefit patients and fellow caregivers for the advancement of our mission.
Service
We strive to exceed our patient’s and/or fellow caregivers’ expectations for comfort and convenience.
Integrity
We adhere to high moral principles and professional standards by a commitment to honesty, confidentiality, trust, respect and transparency.
Compassion
We demonstrate our commitment to world-class care by providing a caring and supportive environment for our patients, patients’ families and fellow caregivers.