UPTH Grand Rounds Focuses on Clinical Governance for Better Patient Outcomes
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has placed clinical governance at the centre of its July Grand Rounds, with experts calling for process reforms to improve patient safety and healthcare delivery.
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The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has placed clinical governance at the centre of its July Grand Rounds, with experts calling for process reforms to improve patient safety and healthcare delivery.
Opening the session, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Professor Datonye Alasia, described clinical governance as “a very important pillar for any health institution,” stressing it is essential for achieving better outcomes. He said the discussion would focus on process management and training as the foundation for quality care.
Head of the UPTH Clinical Governance Committee, Dr. Daprim Ogaji, outlined the key components of clinical governance, highlighting the role of internal audits, performance tracking, and strong team culture. He identified challenges such as poor documentation, leadership gaps, and weak technological adoption, while recommending inclusive leadership, systemic restructuring, and zero tolerance for corruption.
Pharmacist Wariboko West Opualapuye presented an analysis of antimicrobial prescription patterns, spotlighting the hospital’s antimicrobial stewardship efforts. He shared data from UPTH’s participation in the Global Point Prevalence Survey and internal antibiotic consumption tracking between January and June 2025, noting compliance with WHO AWARE classification standards.
Consultant Microbiologist Dr. Alex-Wele Mary spoke on laboratory strengthening, stressing collaboration between clinicians and laboratory scientists to improve diagnostic accuracy. She praised the Microbiology Department’s progress under the Quality Management System (QMS) and urged closer clinician-lab cooperation to prevent misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Professor Alasia closed the session by proposing practical reforms such as real-time outcome tracking, improved patient monitoring, facility-wide formularies, regular audits, and stronger triage protocols. He emphasised that genuine improvement comes from well-structured systems, not slogans.
