Browsing by Author "Okiria, J C."

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Correlates of Outpatient Health Care Services in an Upcountry Referral Hospital in Uganda: Management Revival Strategies
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul; Lubogoyi, B.; Okiria, J C.
Abstract: The study investigated the correlates of outpatient health care service at Iganga referral hospital using data that was initially collected on resource availability and patient care in the hospital. The objective was to establish the variables that correlate with outpatient health care services offered in the different units and departments of the hospital. The results indicate that the significant correlations of outpatient health care services at the hospital with; (1) child health services (r = .466**, p < 0.0001); (2) maternal health services (r = .420**, p < 0.0001); (3) STI/HIV/AIDS services (r = .304**, p < 0.010); (4) tuberculosis services (r = . 510**, p < 0.0001); (5) equipment, drugs and facilities (r = .422**, p < 0.0001); (6) adequate supervision (r = .459**, p < 0.0001); (7) infrastructure (r = .463**, p < 0.0001); (8) staff training and development (r = .283*, p < 0.017); (9) sanitation facilities (r = .317**, p < 0.007). In addition, the regression results indicate that there is one significant determinant of outpatient health care services which is patient care and attention (β = .426, T = 3.107, P < 0.003). Based on these results, it was recommended that referral hospitals in Uganda should be well managed and funded to offer regular treatment to outpatients and ensure as investigated, that doctors and drugs are readily available to patients who seek services from the hospital. Similarly, it is critical for hospital management to ensure adequate supervision, quality sanitation facilities, enough physical infrastructures and have training and development for significant outpatient health care services.
The Effect of Administrative Controls on Fraud Detection and Prevention in Barclays Bank Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul; Lubogoyi, Bumali; Okiria, J C.
The study investigated the effect of administrative controls on fraud detection and prevention in Barclays Bank Uganda. The objectives of the study were; (1) to establish the relationship between administrative professional practice and fraud detection and prevention in the bank; (2) to establish the relationship between administrative deterrence measures and fraud detection and prevention in the bank; and (3) to determine the effect of utilizing administrative detection tools and methods to prevent fraud. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics to achieve the above objectives. Results revealed that; (1) there is a significant and positive correlation between; administrative professional practice and fraud detection and prevention in the bank (r = .843, p<0.0001); administrative deterrence measures and fraud detection and prevention (r = .969, p<0.0001); and utilizing administrative detection tools and fraud detection and prevention (r = .992, p<0.0001). Given the findings, it was suggested that Barclays Bank should strengthen its administrative controls and ensure that systems are in place to detect and/ or a dministrative prevent problems that lead to losses thereby limiting damage to the bank operations. These included; professionalism in organizing work and controlling workers as well as having deterrent measures and technological tools that can help in the internal control function.
Information Flow Management and the Effectiveness of the Supply Chain of Essential Medicines in the Public Sector. Evidence from Selected Public Hospitals in Uganda: A Downward Perspective
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Okiria, J C.; Mwirumubi, R; Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul
Abstract: This study assessed the relationship between the Information flow management in the public hospitals and the effectiveness of the downward supply chain of essential medicines in the selected 6 public hospitals in Uganda. A cross sectional descriptive and analytical survey was done with both qualitative and quantitative data collected. Two hospitals were regional referral and the four were general hospitals. The major findings of the study were that; sharing planning information, distribution schedules, knowledge of each other stock levels and new demand were statistically significant in influencing the downward supply chain effectiveness. Improved sharing of information that is accurate, timely and complete, development of computerized medicines management systems in the hospitals, Collaborative procurement planning at all levels, Improvement in records and record keeping and enhancement of online communication between the hospitals and the suppliers was significantly influencing the effectiveness of the supply chain