Thizwilondi Ananias Magadze
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Sefako, Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Publications
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Research Article
Workforce Preparedness and Clinical Governance for NHI Implementation in Gauteng Mental Health Facilities
Author(s): Thizwilondi Ananias Magadze*
As South Africa advances towards universal health coverage through the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act of 2024, the integration of mental health services demands robust workforce preparedness and clinical governance. This study examines staff training, role clarification, multidisciplinary practice, and adherence to quality standards in Gauteng’s mental health facilities, while evaluating clinicians’ and administrators’ comprehension of NHI workflows, reimbursement models, and reporting systems. Employing a convergent mixed-methods design, the research incorporated surveys and audits from 12 facilities, alongside semi- structured interviews with 45 stakeholders (clinicians, nurses, administrators, and policymakers). Findings indicate moderate preparedness (overall score of 62%), with strengths in existing multidisciplinary teams (75% functionality) but gaps in NH.. Read More»