Visitors

 Visiting times are: - 3.00pm - 4.30pm and 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Two visitors per bed at any one time please. Due to infection control advice we now no longer have flowers on the ward.

This is necessary because as a patient you will need rest and the team need to carry out routine procedures, many of which are performed in the morning. This helps maintain your dignity and prevents overcrowding, as space is limited.

Going Home

Following injury, minimal disruption to your lifestyle is the aim. To achieve this we will discuss the treatment plan and involve you at all times. There is a wound assessment service in orthopaedic outpatients from 9.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday. If you have any concerns relating to your wound please contact bleep number 2233.

The length of time you spend on the ward will vary depending on your injury. You and your relatives play a very important part in planning for your future needs. Please let us know if you foresee any problems that may delay your discharge home.

Please can you ask your family to bring in toiletries and day clothes for your continued rehabilitation.

Cleanliness and Infections in Hospital

Some people are admitted to hospital with infections that require them to be cared for away from other patients to prevent the spread of that particular infection. Please follow the instructions given to you by staff.

You will be nursed in a single room; the door may need to remain closed, depending on the nature of your infection. Please pay particular attention to hand washing and general cleanliness at all times, especially when leaving the room.

If you have been in contact with chickenpox, measles or mumps within 3 weeks of your admittance to hospital, please inform a member of staff.

We ask that visitors suffering from minor infections such as a cold avoid visiting if possible, for their sake as well as the patients. We do not recommend babies being brought in to visit, again for their own protection.

Hand washing. The most common means by which infection is transmitted is by hand, therefore handwashing is a very basic, yet vital infection control measure. Alcohol hand gel is kept at the entrance of the ward and at each bedside for all the visitors to use before and after visiting. For hygienic hand disinfection apply 3ml (3 shots) to physically clean hands for 30 seconds ensuring all areas are covered, until dry.

Visitors are requested not to sit on patients beds, this is to help minimise the risk of spread of infection and for other health and safety reasons.  For further information on Cleanliness and Infection click here.