Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (LEHHC) is a privately owned, ultra-sophisticated and digitally integrated hospital north of DurbanOver time, if chronic conditions are left untreated, it can cause further health complications. Lenmed Hospitals are fully operational and ready to treat you and your loved ones safely. With numerous safety precautions in place, strict screening protocols and the knowledge gained, have resulted in our Lenmed facilities being some of the safest places to be during this pandemic. Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre welcomes you. Your safety is our priority. Visit our website and screen online. Visit www.lenmed.co.za Healthcare globally found ourselves tested by the covid-19 pandemic. We all felt the wrath of this contagion, which brought with it multifaceted challenges however rest - assured Lenmed hospitals are fully operational with safety precautions. Patient testimony: We appreciate this compliment from Manoj Singh whose young son was treated for an asthma attack at Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre. “I would like to take time to compliment Nurse Zama Dlamini from Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre. My son was admitted recently when he had an asthma attack. Nurse Dlamini went out of her way to calm him down. Even when my son vomited, she was right there assisting and not afraid of getting messed on. Her gentle touch while inserting the IV line for meds, ensured my son experienced as little pain as possible. Although she had other patients to see too, she gave my son extra special care. She also accompanied him to the Surgical Unit and came the next morning to check up on him. Nurse Dlamini is really passionate about her work and as an outsider you can see that. The service my son received from her makes me believe in Lenmed and I would recommend other friends and family members to use Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre.” #LenmedHasHeart #Gratitude #Nurses #Doctor #EmbraceEveryDay #ThankYou #HospitalStaff #Care A First For Africa Lenmed has a dedicated Lenmed Cardiac/Stroke Response Vehicle, a first for Africa. This response vehicle allows for more accurate and faster diagnosis with an ECG machine and a rapid cardiac marker on board including thrombolytic drugs. With being able to do pre-hospital thrombolytic, we give the patient the advantage of faster for any emergencies call 082 3 911 911. Superior Health Care Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (LEHHC) is a privately owned, ultra-sophisticated and digitally integrated hospital north of Durban. In line with its values LEHHC offers best quality patient care. Everything about the hospital from the ward design to the sophisticated software and medical technology works towards the twin goals of superior health care and maximum operational efficiency. Consequently, LEHHC has been voted one of KwaZulu-Natal’s top five and South Africa’s top 20 hospitals by Discovery Health patients for the past five years consecutively. The annual Top 20 Private Hospitals list, published by Discovery Health, is based on patient surveys upon discharge and measures the quality of nursing and doctor care, pain management, environment as well as information surrounding medication and discharge. In addition, to LEHHC’s numerous accolades, including being a Paediatric and Adult Heart, Stroke, Renal Dialysis centre of excellence, a holistic range of medical disciplines with advanced medical technology and equipment are offered. The 373 bedded hospital offers a complete spectrum of medical, surgical, maternity, and paediatric services with seven state of the art theatres, including a neuro-operating theatre, as well as an entire floor dedicated to the cardiac centre of excellence. These are complemented by an experienced team of specialists, nursing staff and support services including a 24-hour emergency service. LEHHC is the only private hospital in KwaZulu-Natal that offers much needed paediatric cardiac surgery services. In additional to this essential paediatric service, you will find almost all the various paediatric sub-specialists based at this facility, setting the bar for this modern child-centred healthcare facility. The multidisciplinary 15-member paediatric team representing 11 specialist disciplines which include: paediatricians, paediatric cardiology, paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, paediatric haematology and oncology, paediatric genetics, paediatric neurology, paediatric pulmonology, paediatric endocrinology, paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, paediatric general surgery and paediatric nephrology. Several successful lifesaving cardiac surgeries have already been performed and many children are seeing the benefits of engaging with the specialists for their relevant health matters. This Paediatric Centre of Excellence is the brainchild of LEHHC manager Niresh Bechan. “It was critical for the province to have this service because all paediatric cardiac cases had to otherwise be referred to Johannesburg and Cape Town. This meant displacing families and moving children away from their environment to access this service,” said Bechan.NIRESH BECHAN, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre's hospital manager, says "Even with the most careful planning, the road of life is unpredictable. The upside of unpredictability is that you may surpass any goals you set yourself." Bechan, a chartered accountant who completed his BCom degree at University of Durban-Westville (now the University of KwaZulu-Natal), accepted a job as a management accountant for a hospital. His first job was working in a small, independent hospital, but after gaining some experience, he joined a major South African hospital group and moved into the corporate world. Bechan began to take an interest in the clinical side of the business and rapidly moved into general management within the group. When the Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre opened eleven years ago, Bechan was recruited as general manager. During his leadership, Bechan managed to revive this facility that was then on the brink of ceasing operations. A leader passionate about people and numbers, provided Bechan with the insight to swiftly turn this business around. The Lenmed Health Group became the majority shareholders of the hospital in 2017. As the head of the hospital, Bechan's responsibilities range from the pharmacy to facilities management, and from patient care to finance. According to Bechan, every day is unlike any other. "We are in the business of care; therefore, it matters deeply to me that we do our very best always." He relishes every challenge. The Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is highly specialised with a top-notch clinical team across a range of specialties. The hospital's numerous accolades include being a paediatric and adult heart, stroke, and renal dialysis centre of excellence. "Many of our patients are critically ill, and this drives what we do, and how we do it. They could be suffering from anything from cardiac failure to a deep vein thrombosis, and our patients often need urgent, specialised care." Feeling blessed to be leading a world class facility and being part of the hospital's phenomenal growth, Bechan says that patient care, clinical governance and training are imperative to managing a successful facility. "Our doctors are handpicked, and our nursing staff is highly specialised. We have strict protocols to measure clinical outcomes. Our goal is for every patient to leave this hospital healed and satisfied." Management tracks each patient's satisfaction and quality of care, from their initial visit to the doctor, through the admission process right through to discharge from the hospital. Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre was voted as one of KZN's top five and SA's top 20 hospitals by Discovery Health patients for 'Best Patient Experience of Hospital Care' in the large hospital category. Running a hospital can be extremely stressful, but Bechan is calm and collected under pressure. "Our patients and their families are under enormous strain, and if we can help relieve their anxieties with compassion and care, with sophisticated technology that gives them the best chance of a positive clinical outcome, and with doctors and specialists with impeccable skills, that will go a long way to helping them deal with their personal circumstances," said Bechan. He attributes the success of the hospital to a strong team, and state of the art clinical facilities. When asked about his management philosophy, he replied that people need to be given the opportunity to grow and he has a keen interest in mentoring those who are committed to hospital management. In his free time, Bechan is a keen jogger. He also enjoys golf, which helps him clear his mind, strategise and network. He says that managing his time is a vital part of his approach, and he regularly spends a couple of hours meditating at his ashram on a Sunday evening, to revitalise, recharge and prepare for the week ahead. "Balance is key... Once you have that, life is such a pleasure!" NIRESH BECHAN, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre's hospital manager, says "Even with the most careful planning, the road of life is unpredictable. The upside of unpredictability is that you may surpass any goals you set yourself." Bechan, a chartered accountant who completed his BCom degree at University of Durban-Westville (now the University of KwaZulu-Natal), accepted a job as a management accountant for a hospital. His first job was working in a small, independent hospital, but after gaining some experience, he joined a major South African hospital group and moved into the corporate world. Bechan began to take an interest in the clinical side of the business and rapidly moved into general management within the group. When the Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre opened eleven years ago, Bechan was recruited as general manager. During his leadership, Bechan managed to revive this facility that was then on the brink of ceasing operations. A leader passionate about people and numbers, provided Bechan with the insight to swiftly turn this business around. The Lenmed Health Group became the majority shareholders of the hospital in 2017. As the head of the hospital, Bechan's responsibilities range from the pharmacy to facilities management, and from patient care to finance. According to Bechan, every day is unlike any other. "We are in the business of care; therefore, it matters deeply to me that we do our very best always." He relishes every challenge. The Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is highly specialised with a top-notch clinical team across a range of specialties. The hospital's numerous accolades include being a paediatric and adult heart, stroke, and renal dialysis centre of excellence. "Many of our patients are critically ill, and this drives what we do, and how we do it. They could be suffering from anything from cardiac failure to a deep vein thrombosis, and our patients often need urgent, specialised care." Feeling blessed to be leading a world class facility and being part of the hospital's phenomenal growth, Bechan says that patient care, clinical governance and training are imperative to managing a successful facility. "Our doctors are handpicked, and our nursing staff is highly specialised. We have strict protocols to measure clinical outcomes. Our goal is for every patient to leave this hospital healed and satisfied." Management tracks each patient's satisfaction and quality of care, from their initial visit to the doctor, through the admission process right through to discharge from the hospital. Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre was voted as one of KZN's top five and SA's top 20 hospitals by Discovery Health patients for 'Best Patient Experience of Hospital Care' in the large hospital category. Running a hospital can be extremely stressful, but Bechan is calm and collected under pressure. "Our patients and their families are under enormous strain, and if we can help relieve their anxieties with compassion and care, with sophisticated technology that gives them the best chance of a positive clinical outcome, and with doctors and specialists with impeccable skills, that will go a long way to helping them deal with their personal circumstances," said Bechan. He attributes the success of the hospital to a strong team, and state of the art clinical facilities. When asked about his management philosophy, he replied that people need to be given the opportunity to grow and he has a keen interest in mentoring those who are committed to hospital management. In his free time, Bechan is a keen jogger. He also enjoys golf, which helps him clear his mind, strategise and network. He says that managing his time is a vital part of his approach, and he regularly spends a couple of hours meditating at his ashram on a Sunday evening, to revitalise, recharge and prepare for the week ahead. "Balance is key... Once you have that, life is such a pleasure!"

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Do Not Neglect Your Health!

Over time, if chronic conditions are left untreated, it can cause further health complications.

Lenmed Hospitals are fully operational and ready to treat you and your loved ones safely.

With numerous safety precautions in place, strict screening protocols and the knowledge gained, have resulted in our Lenmed facilities being some of the safest places to be during this pandemic. Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre welcomes you. Your safety is our priority. Visit our website and screen online. Visit www.lenmed.co.za Healthcare globally found ourselves tested by the covid-19 pandemic. We all felt the wrath of this contagion, which brought with it multifaceted challenges however rest - assured Lenmed hospitals are fully operational with safety precautions.

Patient testimony:
We appreciate this compliment from Manoj Singh whose young son was treated for an asthma attack at Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre.

“I would like to take time to compliment Nurse Zama Dlamini from Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre. My son was admitted recently when he had an asthma attack. Nurse Dlamini went out of her way to calm him down. Even when my son vomited, she was right there assisting and not afraid of getting messed on. Her gentle touch while inserting the IV line for meds, ensured my son experienced as little pain as possible.

Although she had other patients to see too, she gave my son extra special care. She also accompanied him to the Surgical Unit and came the next morning to check up on him. Nurse Dlamini is really passionate about her work and as an outsider you can see that.

The service my son received from her makes me believe in Lenmed and I would recommend other friends and family members to use Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre.”

#LenmedHasHeart #Gratitude #Nurses #Doctor #EmbraceEveryDay #ThankYou #HospitalStaff #Care
A First For Africa
Lenmed has a dedicated Lenmed Cardiac/Stroke Response Vehicle, a first for Africa. This response vehicle allows for more accurate and faster diagnosis with an ECG machine and a rapid cardiac marker on board including thrombolytic drugs. With being able to do pre-hospital thrombolytic, we give the patient the advantage of faster for any emergencies call 082 3 911 911.

Superior Health Care
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (LEHHC) is a privately owned, ultra-sophisticated and digitally integrated hospital north of Durban.

In line with its values LEHHC offers best quality patient care. Everything about the hospital from the ward design to the sophisticated software and medical technology works towards the twin goals of superior health care and maximum operational efficiency. Consequently, LEHHC has been voted one of KwaZulu-Natal’s top five and South Africa’s top 20 hospitals by Discovery Health patients for the past five years consecutively. The annual Top 20 Private Hospitals list, published by Discovery Health, is based on patient surveys upon discharge and measures the quality of nursing and doctor care, pain management, environment as well as information surrounding medication and discharge.

In addition, to LEHHC’s numerous accolades, including being a Paediatric and Adult Heart, Stroke, Renal Dialysis centre of excellence, a holistic range of medical disciplines with advanced medical technology and equipment are offered. The 373 bedded hospital offers a complete spectrum of medical, surgical, maternity, and paediatric services with seven state of the art theatres, including a neuro-operating theatre, as well as an entire floor dedicated to the cardiac centre of excellence. These are complemented by an experienced team of specialists, nursing staff and support services including a 24-hour emergency service.

LEHHC is the only private hospital in KwaZulu-Natal that offers much needed paediatric cardiac surgery services. In additional to this essential paediatric service, you will find almost all the various paediatric sub-specialists based at this facility, setting the bar for this modern child-centred healthcare facility.

The multidisciplinary 15-member paediatric team representing 11 specialist disciplines which include: paediatricians, paediatric cardiology, paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, paediatric haematology and oncology, paediatric genetics, paediatric neurology, paediatric pulmonology, paediatric endocrinology, paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, paediatric general surgery and paediatric nephrology.

Several successful lifesaving cardiac surgeries have already been performed and many children are seeing the benefits of engaging with the specialists for their relevant health matters.

This Paediatric Centre of Excellence is the brainchild of LEHHC manager Niresh Bechan. “It was critical for the province to have this service because all paediatric cardiac cases had to otherwise be referred to Johannesburg and Cape Town. This meant displacing families and moving children away from their environment to access this service,” said Bechan.

Full Name of Company: Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (LEHHC)
Nature of Business: Private Hospital Health Care
Services / Products: Private Health Care
Date Established: 1 July 2008
Customer Base: General Public & Communities
No. of Employees: 528
Auditors / Accountants: PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors
Bankers: Rand Merchant Bank
Memberships: Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA)
Advertising Agency: We are Stellar
Industry Quality Standards: Complying with National Core Standards
B-BBEE Status: Level 4

KEY PERSONNEL
CEO: Amil Devchand
General Manager: Niresh Bechan
Nursing Manager: Charlotte Raman
Marketing Manager: Sheena Dhunlal
Services Manager: Vegan Naicker
Financial Manager: Zaheera Kolia
Human Resource Manager: Tasheeka Moodley
Acting Pharmacy Manager: Lerina Rungen

CONTACT DETAILS
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre
Physical Address: 11 Riverhorse Road, Riverhorse Valley Business Estate,
Queen Nandi Drive, Durban, 4017
Postal Address: P.O. Box 40586, Redhill, 4071
Tel: +27 (0)31 581 2400 Fax: +27 (0)31 581 2699
E-mail: info@ehhc.co.za
Website: www.ehhc.co.za

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