Medical Directorate move to Inpatient Ward
Block
Medical Specialities moved it's first patients into new high
specification wards in the 30,000m2 purpose built Inpatient
Ward Block (IWB) and there was tremendous teamwork to
ensure a successful and safe move.
On Saturday morning 64 patients were moved in 4 hours from
4 Care of the Elderly Wards into 3 Inpatient Ward Block Wards
and on Sunday morning 56 patients were moved in 2 hours
from Medical, Haematology and Gastrointestinal specialities.
Staff worked around the clock to ensure the move went
smoothly, keeping any disruption to patients at a minimum. It
was so encouraging to see patients' reaction as they moved into their beautiful new rooms.
Whilst there are challenges particularly with regard to achieving the required staffing for 100% single
rooms, nursing staff and others continue to deliver high quality care and treatment to our patients
while adapting to their new environment and to new ways of working.
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