Our internet access has been more limited that we expected. As such, we update the blog only when we can. Our last 2 days at the hospital were Tuesday and Wednesday. These days were just as interesting as the first 3. We were very fortunate to be at the hospital when we were, considering the many new developments. Such developments have led us to conclude that the hospital is not sustainable past the near future. After the government repairs the canal that runs under the hospital, it is highly likely that a large majority of the first floor will be rendered useless, including 3 surgical suites, which are probably the nicest areas in the hospital. Furthermore, in order to get the hospital up and running, complete rework of the plumbing and electrical systems are necessary. Working on a strategic plan during all of these developments has required us to be extremely adaptive. As of now, we are considering re-opening only the second floor of the hospital, which will be protected from flooding and the methane gas from the canal. Along with the chairman of the board, we are exploring many options for the future of the hospital, most of which require a new location and facility. For now, the hospital will continue to operate outpatient clinics, lab, and radiology. The very least of our problems are the many operational inefficiencies of these services. Please feel free to comment on the latest developments.
On Wednesday afternoon, we traveled over the mountains to Jacmel, a city on the southern coast of Haiti. Wednesday and Thurday were filled with relaxation and contemplation. The chairman of the hospital board is expecting our final recommendations within the next couple weeks, so we're a bit stressed out with the situation. We'll try to post some pictures of the hospital as soon as we can.
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