Survey in Baby Ward

In view of our work towards the 'Year of Smile-2010' , I-Shiners were introduced to the 'Baby (paediatric) ward of St. Martha's hospital. Basic Permissions from the Medical Superintendent was taken for ward survey.

The survey was for the following reasons :

1. To have a look at the current situation in the baby ward.
2. To open interaction between the I-Shiners and the Ward nurse Mrs. Christine.
3. To find ways that the I-Shiners could contribute in improving the QUALITY OF LIFE of the inpatients treated there.

I-Shiners that have surveyed the place till date

1. Ms. Lakshmi
2. Mr. Janaki
3. Mrs. Reena Madhukar
4. Mr. Rakesh
5. Mr. Ashfaaq with his two new recruits (law students from his college)
   

Observations :
a. Although the place is very clean , it lacked the feel of a paediatric ward.
b. There was a small aquarium that was empty with just one fish. This can be improved for the entertainment of the children.
c. The walls and windows are empty.
e. There was no play area or toys for the children.
f. There is entry only for mothers and children. Men are not allowed as there are mothers nursing infants in the wards.
g. The ward houses infants (newborns) to aged 12.

Scope of help :

1. Some form of entertainment for the children.
   
2. Some form of emotional support and play therapy for the children
3. Toys for the children.
   
4. Environment can be made child friendly .

Ideas so far...

• Try and make small stuffed toys for the children for play.
  
• Make colorful posters and charts for children.
  
• Give children educational games and art work to keep them busy .
• Any type of nutritional items for the kids. ( Bourvita Kidz)
  

Agenda :
Once the surveys are complete, we can decide of the help we can provide and the budget for it .