What is Ward 9 Bournemouth hospital?

We are a MDT led 28 bed ward, provides a therapeutic environment which is patient-centred and driven by individualized goals for the patients to promote independence, health and wellbeing.

What is Ward 3 in Bournemouth hospital?

Welcome to Ward 3, we are a mixed speciality medical ward providing care for patients with a range of conditions. We specialise in respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology and general medicine.

Can you visit Poole Hospital?

Many of our wards operate a protected mealtime system. Nutrition is an important part of recovery, so visiting is not allowed during this time unless requested by our patients.

Can you visit Dorchester hospital?

We allow limited visiting to our inpatient hospital wards and mental health units, in line with current NHS COVID-19 restrictions. Patients may have two visitors. These two may visit on an appointment basis arranged in advance by contacting the ward.

Where is the acute medical unit at Bournemouth hospital?

The Acute Medical Unit is on the ground floor of the main hospital.

Where is the Sandbourne suite Bournemouth hospital?

The Sandbourne Admissions Suite, located opposite the Main Theatre complex, has been designed to provide a calm and welcoming environment for patients to prepare for surgery. After their operation patients will be cared for on a surgical ward.

Where is the Pink Zone in Poole Hospital?

Where to find us – Pink Zone on Floor 0, outside the OPD corridor – Room 44.

Does Poole Hospital have a cafe?

The cafe serves a variety of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks. The WRVS provides an excellent trolley service to the wards, offering patients and visitors the opportunity to buy drinks and snacks at their bedside.

What time is visiting at Poole Hospital?

2.30pm to 8pm
Visiting. Visiting hours vary depending on the type of ward, however the general times are 2.30pm to 8pm. Generally patients are only allowed two visitors at any one time. Visitors should check with the nurse in charge before bringing children to visit.

Does Dorchester hospital have an A&E?

A&E – 24hr Service Dorchester.

What is an AMU ward in hospital?

You’ll come to the acute medical unit (AMU) if your GP has referred you to hospital as an emergency, or if you have been in the emergency department and need to be admitted. AMU is a short stay ward and you may move to another ward if we think you need a longer stay in hospital for your treatment.

Where is the acute medical unit at Bournemouth Hospital?

What is A5 Ward Poole Hospital?

A5 Avonbourne is an acute medical ward specialising in general medical and elderly care. Each bed has access to a phone and television, while the ward has a lounge area, including window seats offering views across Poole Park and to the Purbecks beyond.

Does acute mean severe?

Acute conditions are severe and sudden in onset. This could describe anything from a broken bone to an asthma attack. A chronic condition, by contrast is a long-developing syndrome, such as osteoporosis or asthma. Note that osteoporosis, a chronic condition, may cause a broken bone, an acute condition.

Does Poole Hospital have free WIFI?

Patient and visitor wifi Free Wi-Fi is now available for staff, patients and visitors to the hospital, kindly funded by the Poole Hospital Charity.

Is Bournemouth Hospital cafe open?

Located in the Eye Unit, the coffee shop is run by Royal Voluntary Services and serves a wide range of eat in or take away snacks and drinks. NOTE: currently closed due to Covid-19.

Is there a drop off point at Poole Hospital?

There is a level covered walkway from the car park (level G) which leads to the main Hospital. A limited number of 20 minute bays are available by the main entrance for picking up and dropping off.

Can I have surgery after Covid?

5. How long should a patient wait to have elective surgery after they have had a confirmed COVID-19 infection? If a patient tests positive for SARS-CoV-2, elective surgical procedures should be delayed until the patient is no longer infectious and has demonstrated recovery from COVID-19.

What do they do in the acute medical unit?

Its primary role is to provide rapid definitive assessment, investigation and treatment for patients admitted urgently or as an emergency from the Emergency Department, and/or referred by their GP.

What is an example of an acute medical condition?