Cheselden Ward |
D8
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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 located in RUH Zone D (Princess Anne Wing) on the first floor. It is also called ward D8.
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.