The Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has achieved an impressive overall score of 97.8% in a regional peer review exercise.
The assessment, held under the slogans “Peer Review: Continuous Quality Improvement” and “Peer Review: Maintaining Standards for Life,” forms part of a broader initiative conducted across hospitals in the Central Region to promote quality healthcare delivery and maintain professional standards.
The assessors commended the facility for its outstanding organisation and high internal standards, recommending that similar attention be given to the exterior to maintain a consistent image of excellence.
The Chairperson of the event, Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, the Registrar of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, praised the commitment of the UCC Hospital team.
Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey
“I am a product of health professionals, and it is a pleasure to give back my quota,” he said.
“The purpose of peer review is for standardisation and it is important we all embrace it.”
Mr Aggrey further appealed to labour unions to continue supporting the Directorate.
“I appeal to the labour unions to come to our aid and support us in any way they can,” he added.
Some nurses at the event
The Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Prof Jerry Paul Ninnoni, also commended the Directorate’s performance.
“I am highly impressed with what I have seen. I commend the Director and all stakeholders part of this successful story,” he said.
“I urge that we continue to maintain this standard to ensure quality healthcare.”
Director of DUHS, Dr James K. Prah, called for fairness and uniformity in future reviews.
“We must have a fair examination process with a standard checklist across all hospitals,” he emphasised.