Pierce Trauma & Orthopaedic Unit |
B54
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Contact Us | Care Team | Visitor Information | Martha's Rule
About the Ward
Ward Layout
Pierce Orthopaedic Unit has 28 beds arranged in 4 bays of 5 beds and 8 individual side rooms with ensuite toilet facilities.
Entrance to the ward is gained by swipe card access for reasons of patient safety. Alternatively the doorbell is linked to an intercom, which can be used to speak to the ward receptionist/ward clerk who will open the doors for you.
The main reception desk and nurses' station is in the middle of the ward.
Personal belongings
If you have not been able to bring personal belongings into the hospital yourself, please take a look at this advice for loved ones about items to bring when visiting. Please let the nursing team know when you have bought any personal items in so they can keep track of them.
Personal belongings to bring when visiting
Patients are encouraged not to bring valuables into hospital. Please note there are no clothes washing facilities on the ward.
Contacting the Ward
It would be helpful and appreciated if families could nominate 1 designated family member to make enquiries to the ward and disseminate the information to their families.
Ward clerk:
Main Nurses' Station:
Discharge Co-ordinator:
Pierce Management Office:
Senior sister – Kat Riddick
Kathryn.riddick@nhs.net
Martha's Rule
Martha's Rule is a patient safety service for inpatients and their friends / families and staff.
Patients, relatives, friends, carers or staff can call for advice and help when there is a significant change in your or the patient's medical condition and, after discussion with the ward team, your concerns have not been addressed.
Martha's Rule is a patient safety service. It should not be used to report general problems such as issues with bed, room, food or parking. Martha's Rule is not for obtaining medical updates or a general second opinion.
Please speak to a member of staff, nurse in charge or ask for the ward manager or matron to discuss these issues.
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