Ward 4 is for adult medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine.
| Speciality | Respiratory medicine | |
| Number of beds / bays | 28 / 0 | |
| Side rooms | None | |
| Ward Manager | Kate Johnson | |
| Matron | Penny Cotterill | |
| Location | 1st Floor | |
| Contacting the ward | ||
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| Please nominate 1 family member to contact the ward who can update other family members or friends to reduce the number of incoming calls. Please appreciate that we are unable to give confidential information over the phone. | ||
| 01625 661004, 01625 661093 or 01625 661876 |
| Meal times | ||
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| A food menu is provided for patients to complete their choices. Hot drinks and snacks are served between meals. | ||
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
| 8am - 9am | 12 noon - 1pm | 5pm - 6pm |
| We have 1 hour protected mealtime in order to allow patients to eat their meal without interruptions, however, if you would like a family or carer to visit you at mealtime in order to assist you they are welcome to stay. | ||
| Visiting times | ||
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| 2pm-4pm and 7pm-8pm | ||
| We only allow 2 visitors at each bedside at any one time so please co-ordinate visiting between family and friends. We request you not to visit outside of these times in order for us to maintain patient privacy and dignity, however, should you need to make any special arrangements please discuss this with the nurse in charge. |
| How long will it take to walk to this ward | ||
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| The time it will take to walk to this ward from the following entrance and nearest car park. This is based on on the average person walking at a moderate pace in the most direct route and using the stairs where applicable. | ||
| Main entrance | Rear entrance | Orthopaedic Outpatients entrance (Fieldbank road) |
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2 minutes 45 seconds |
3 minutes |
4 minutes 30 seconds |
| You will need to use stairs or elevator | You will need to use stairs or elevator | You will enter on the same level |
| Electronic devices | ||
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| The following devices are permitted on this ward. We ask that phones are kept on silent or vibrate and voices kept to a minimum. Please note: Patients and visitors are not permitted to charge any of their electronic devices using electrical outlets on our premises. |
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| Mobile phone | Yes | |
| Tablet (iPad etc.) | Yes | |
| Laptop | Yes | |
| Portable gaming device | Yes | |
| Facilities | ||
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| There are toilets and showers on the ward. The WRVS trolley visits the ward and you can purchase newspapers, magazines, snacks and drinks. |
| Staff who care for you | ||
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| Senior Sister Ward Sister Staff Nurse Health Care Assistance Ward Clerk Housekeeper |
| Staff who you might meet | ||
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| Physiotherapists Radiographers Dietitians Occupational therapists Specialist nurses Pharmacists |
| Personal items | ||
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| Patients | ||
| What can or should I bring to the ward? (patients) | Patients are encouraged to get up and dressed during the day so comfy day clothes are advised. Nightwear, dressing gown, slippers, sensible footwear to mobilise safely, toiletries, shaving equipment, glasses, hearing aids, dentures, mobility or disability aids. Please label all items and store smaller items in an appropriate container to keep them safe (such as glasses and hearing aids when not in use). Medication can be brought in but it will need to be taken off you and locked away during your admission. A repeat prescription list is a good way of letting us know your regular medications. Gaming devices, tablets, mobile phones, laptops, DVD players can all be brought in, however, it is your responsibility to make sure it is clearly labelled and looked after during your stay. Headphones must be worn and/or phones kept on silent so not to disturb other patients. |
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| What can or should I NOT bring to the ward? (patients) | Please do not bring any unnecessary valuables into the hospital, only bring in essential items which you are able to look after yourself. Cash and valuables cannot be stored on the ward other than in bedside lockers so any larger sums of money would need to be sent to the cash office and you will then receive a cheque in return. |
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| Visitors | ||
| What can visitors bring to the ward? | Small gifts Drinks and food (ask the nurse in charge for advice in the event the patient is not eating at present) |
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| What visitors cannot bring to the ward? | Any items of value Large sums of money Flowers and plants |
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| Discharging a patient |
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| Your estimated discharge date should be written behind your bed. This will provide you with an idea of how long we expect you to remain in hospital. Each morning we have a multidisciplinary team meeting called a ‘board round’, this takes place in a separate room to maintain confidentiality and is chaired by the senior sister or her deputy. At this meeting, we discuss each patients’ current medical condition and the plan for the day and any expected discharges. At this meeting we also decide which patients may need assessment from our therapy team (Physio or OT), which patients may need additional help at home, additional rehab or 24 hour care. Our aim will always be the least restrictive option for each patient and any decisions which need to be made will be discussed with the patient and their family. On the day of your discharge, you may need to be seen by the doctor to make sure they are happy you are well enough to go home. The doctor will write your discharge letter and prescription. The ward pharmacist will check your prescription and prepare your medications to take home. Once your medications are ready you will be able to go home and you will receive a copy of the discharge letter which also gets sent electronically to your GP. You will be asked to move to the discharge lounge located downstairs whilst you are waiting for your medications and/or transport. We request patients arrange their own transport home and for family members to make sure you have the appropriate outdoor clothing brought in ready for your discharge. |
| Additional information |
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| We do not have laundry facilities on the ward or in the hospital, please keep laundry in a separate bag and if anyone can take this home for washing it is appreciated due to the lack of storage space on the ward. At the entrance to the ward, there is a board which contains photographs of all the staff which you might find helpful. If you, or a family member, wishes to speak to a member of staff about your nursing care please speak to the nurse looking after you. Alternatively, you can request to speak to the nurse in charge that day. Or, if you would like to speak to someone more senior then please ask to speak to one of the Ward Sisters or the Senior Sister. If you, or a family member, wishes to speak to a member of staff about your medical care please speak to the nurse looking after you and they will ask one of the doctors to help answer your questions. |
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