get-verified

Why verificationĀ matters

At AfricaMedTech, we understand the challenges faced by the healthcare system. Our verification process is not meant to add financial burdens or hinder competition. Instead, it aims to ensure fair distribution of resources and create a comprehensive picture of the healthcare landscape.

Through verification, we aim to identify areas of deficit in the healthcare system, enabling targeted improvements from the grassroots level. Our goal is to stand by you, supporting the rebuilding of the country, one physician practice at a time.

Together, let's create a healthcare system that is compassionate, inclusive, and designed to meet the needs of all.

How to Get Verified: A Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Adequate infrastructure

  • sufficient flow for patient care area
  • lighting
  • Ventilation and electrical system

Step 2: Qualified Healthcare professionals

  • number of staff, staffing model
  • training including continued medical and nursing care
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
  • CME for doctors and nurses

Step 3: Availability of essential hospital equipment and access expertise to maintain and repair these equipments

Must Haves:
  • Defibrillators, BIPAP/CPAP machines
  • CRASH Carts for emergencies
  • Infusion pumps
  • Patient monitors

Step 4: Emergency service availability

Step 5:Access to labs and pharmacies

Step 6:Referral process for consultations

Step 7: EMR: there is up to a 50% chance of error with paper charting

Step 8: Infection control policies

Addendum regarding Hospital Infrastructure:

  • sufficient space for patient care areas including wards, consultation rooms, and operating units
  • clean kitchen and bathrooms with antiseptic
  • proper ventilation and protection from heat, Mosquitoes and pollution
  • Adequate plumbing and sewage
  • Reliable power supply and backup systems to ensure uninterrupted operation of critical equipments and services

Addendum for hospitals that offer emergency services.

  • A dedicated ER equipped with resuscitation equipments, cardiac monitors and emergency medications (a crash cart).
  • Trained medical staff including doctors, nurses and support personnel around the clock
  • Access to ICUs
  • Access to ambulances
  • Access to diagnostic tests
  • Availability of consultants