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Upper East Regional Hospital Warns National Service Personnel Against Unauthorized Mobile Phone Use on Duty
The Management of the Upper East Regional Hospital has cautioned newly posted National Service Personnel (NSPs) against using mobile phones while on duty, particularly in the hospital's wards.
The warning was delivered by the Assistant Training Coordinator, Mr. Roger Tandanbil, during an orientation programme organised for the newly posted service personnel who are beginning their one-year national service at the facility.
The hospital has received 204 National Service Personnel for the 2026/2027 service year, which runs from July 13, 2026, to July 12, 2027. The group comprises 10 Registered Public Health Nurses, 110 Registered General Nurses, 83 Registered Midwives, and one Registered Mental Health Nurse.
Addressing the participants on behalf of management, Mr. Tandanbil stressed that the use of mobile phones during working hours, especially in the wards, would not be tolerated. He urged the service personnel to comply with the hospital's regulations and focus on acquiring practical experience throughout their service year.
"We don't expect you to use phones at the ward," he stated.
He further warned that any service person found using a mobile phone without a supervisor's permission while on duty would have the device confiscated and it would only be returned after the completion of their national service.
Mr. Tandanbil encouraged the newly posted personnel to remain humble, disciplined, and eager to learn, noting that nursing and midwifery are practical professions that require hands-on experience.
He also advised them against wearing hospital scrubs outside the facility, stressing that uniforms should not be worn in public places such as markets or around town, as they represent the professionalism and image of the institution.
The Head of the Training Unit, Mr. Matthew Avane, guided the service personnel on the proper procedures for completing their logbooks and encouraged them to actively participate in nursing and midwifery procedures while adhering to established professional standards.
He emphasized that the nursing uniform symbolizes professionalism, dignity, and responsibility, urging the personnel to maintain high standards of appearance and conduct whenever they are in uniform.
As part of the orientation, ward managers interacted with the newly posted personnel, encouraging them to demonstrate professionalism, uphold ethical conduct, and seek guidance whenever they faced challenges in the course of their duties.
Some of the service personnel expressed appreciation for the orientation. One nurse, who requested anonymity, said the programme would help bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical clinical experience. Another participant, Mr. Raphael Ayamdoo, commended the Training Unit for organizing the orientation, expressing confidence that the one-year service would equip them
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