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Assessment of Maintenance Practices in Health Care Institutions in Ghana; A Study of Bekwai Municipal Hospital

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  • Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed

    (Kibi Presbyterian College Of Education, Kibi- Abuakwa South Municipal, Eastern Region, Ghana)

  • Jannat Abbas

    (Department of Estate Management, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana)

  • Alhassan Tahiru

    (Department of Building Technology, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana)

  • Oliver Awuah

    (Property Valuation Office, Asanko Gold Ghana LTD)

  • Eunice Onoma- Darko

    (Works and Physical Development Directorate, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana)

Abstract

Purpose – The study aims to assess the maintenance practices in the Bekwai Municipal Hospital. The study specifically assessed the availability of a maintenance policy, the maintenance strategy used, and the current state of buildings in the hospital. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a descriptive research design. A sample size of 108 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Questionnaires and observation checklists were used to collect data for the study. Findings – The Bekwai Government Hospital has a maintenance policy and uses a corrective maintenance strategy. Maintenance works are performed only upon request, which are acted upon approximately within one month. Users (staff) of hospital facilities generally made maintenance requests verbally. Generally, the buildings in the hospital were in a good state of repair. Practical Implications – The paper underscores the importance of efficient maintenance practices in Ghanaian healthcare institutions, as they significantly influence building conditions and effective healthcare delivery. Originality/ Value – The study specifically focused on maintenance practices that could enhance the effective management and use of hospital facilities (buildings and other services).

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  • Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed & Jannat Abbas & Alhassan Tahiru & Oliver Awuah & Eunice Onoma- Darko, 2023. "Assessment of Maintenance Practices in Health Care Institutions in Ghana; A Study of Bekwai Municipal Hospital," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(9), pages 1385-1398, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:9:p:1385-1398
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    1. Mohammed, Abubakar Sadiq & Dr. Issah Bala Abdulai & Abbas Jannat & Dzimale Augustine, 2024. "Emerging Technologies for Transforming Mosques into Smart Buildings: A Systematic Literature Review," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(6), pages 510-534, June.

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