Princess Royal Hospital Ward 9 (Respiratory) - Enter and View Visit Report

we wanted to ask patients about their views and experiences of the Hospital Ward 9 services.

Summary

We wanted to learn about:

  • Patients experiences of care, and understand how dignity is being respected in the Hospital environment
  • The experiences of relatives/visitors
  • Observe the Patients and relatives/visitors engaging with the staff and their surroundings
  • Examples of good care practice

Key Findings

  • Ward 9 was operating to a good standard of care with regard to dignity and respect
  • Curtains were drawn around beds when people were being treated or spoken to by staff
  • Patients told us the care they received was good and they felt listened to and that any treatment they were going to have was explained with them
  • One member of staff was feeding a patient, speaking with gentle tones
  • Patients told us it could be noisy at nights and some patients seem to get a bit confused
  • Staff told us they had heard of the Carers’ Passport, and the concessionary parking for friends/relatives if the patient stay was longer than 3 days
  • A poster of the DOLS pathway was displayed

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