Awards and Accolades our achievements

The Society at its discretion makes the following awards available at its annual Congress. These awards and accolades acknowledge contributions made to the field of critical care.

Society Awards and Accolades 2023

Best Article
published in an international Journal for 2022
 
Hemoperfusion for clinically suspected organophosphate and carbamate poisoning in critically ill patients: A Randomized trial
 
Prof S Omar et al.
President’s Award

Belinda Karstens

 

Best Article

published in the Southern African Journal of Critical Care 2022:

Risk factors associated with unplanned ICU admissions following paediatric surgery: A systematic review
Essa S, Mogane P, Moodley Y, Motshabi Chakane P.
South Afr J Crit Care. 2022 Aug 5;38(2):10.7196/SAJCC.2022.v38i2.504. doi: 10.7196/SAJCC.2022.v38i2.504.
CCSSA Trade Service Award
In  recognition of ongoing dedicated service to CCSSA and significant contribution and positive influence in the field of Critical Care in Southern Africa.
 
CCSSA Trade Outreach award
For the company that has made an impact in terms of outreach i.e. engaging with healthcare professionals, directly and indirectly, with the intention of bringing growth to their critical care service through assessing their needs and guiding them to the appropriate resources  and innovative solutions to the challenges faced at unit level. 
 

Congress Awards 2023

Best oral presentation by Allied/Nurse
Siyabonga Buthelezi

Families' Perceptions on Communication in a South African Adult Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study

Best oral presentation by a Doctor
Dr Bhavic Mawjee

Assessment of current practices of intrahospital transportation in critically ill patients at an academic hospital in South Africa

Best poster presentation
Natasha de Klerk

The experiences of Professional Nurses in two private critical care units in the Eastern Cape province during the Covid-19 pandemic

And 

Dr Timothy Wilson

Bed occupancy and nosocomial infections in intensive care unit: A retrospective observational study in a tertiary hospital

Best Trade Exhibition award.

Purpose: Clear objective; brand focus; adds value to delegate (through learning/ teaching/ academic input)

Passion: Stands out from the rest; Engaging the delegates; Stand appeal

Perseverance: Continued appeal/engagement throughout the congress; visibility of the company reps

Positivity: Company energy/enthusiasm of the company representatives