Cheselden Ward |
C33
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About the Ward
Cheselden Ward is a nurse-led ward for the care of older patients, with a focus on discharge planning and rehabilitation. Senior nurses work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (therapists, allied health professionals and medical staff).
The ward has medical input from specialty doctors and Medical Nurse Practitioners (MNPs), with named consultant senior support. MNPs are senior nurses who have undergone additional training in the care and management of older people.
Cheselden Ward phone numbers are:
01225 824410
01225 824419
Visiting hours: 1pm – 6pm with a maximum of 2 visitors per patient.
Ward Location
Cheselden Ward is also called ward C33.
Ward Layout
Cheselden Ward has 22 beds arranged in 3 bays of 6 beds and 4 side rooms.
Entrance to the ward is gained by swipe card access for reasons of patient safety. There is a doorbell for relatives and visitors to access the ward; a member of the ward team will let you in. The main reception desk and nurses' station is in the middle of the ward.
Personal Belongings
To help keep you comfortable during your stay, we encourage your relatives to check that you have sufficient clothing, slippers, toiletries and towels, etc.
Patients are encouraged not to bring valuables into hospital.
Please note there are no clothes washing facilities on the ward.
The Ward Team
Consultant Geriatricians
There is one consultant geriatrician and one specialty doctor who cover patients on Cheselden Ward:
- Dr Genevieve Robson, Consultant
Secretary telephone: 01225 821008 - Dr Alan Carroll, Speciality Doctor
The Multi-disciplinary Team
The medical team includes a team of doctors and specialist nurses (Medical Nurse Practitioners).
The ward manager , Amie Briggs, is in charge of the overall running of the ward and nursing care. They have a dedicated team of junior sisters, nurses, healthcare assistants, domestic staff and ward clerks. A dedicated discharge co-ordinator assists the discharge process.
A team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, mental health liaison officers and social workers also have input into patient care.
If you're worried about a patient's condition – Martha's Rule
You may have heard recently that the NHS has rolled out Martha's Rule to further improve patient safety. This provides a consistent and understandable way for patients and families to seek an urgent review if their or their loved one's condition deteriorates while they are in hospital and they are concerned this is not being responded to.
The RUH offers a Martha's Rule service for inpatients and their families. You, or your relative, can call for urgent help and advice if you/they are a current inpatient and have concerns about their condition.
Martha's Rule is a patient safety service for current inpatients at the RUH. If you, or your family have recently been discharged please discuss your concerns directly with the ward team. It should not be used to report general problems such as issues with beds, room, food or parking - please speak to a member of staff on your ward.
Contact 07775 821211, any time, any day. If no one is available to answer please leave the patient name, ward and a brief description of your concern.
When should I contact the Martha's Rule service?
- When there is a significant change in your/the patient's condition while they are an inpatient and after discussion with the ward team, your concerns have not been addressed
- You have ongoing medical concerns after you have spoken to the ward nurses or doctors
Who will I talk to?
The Martha's Rule service is delivered by the Critical Care Outreach team, who are a team of specialist nurses. They are available 24 hours a day to help support ward staff in the care of acutely ill patients. They can offer advice over the telephone or come to the ward to review the patient's condition if there is a noticeable change.
Find out more
Martha's Rule – Information for patients and relatives