Joanna Noble became the second person to ring the End of Treatment bell today. Joanna rang the bell to mark the end of her treatment alongside Chief Operating Officer Paul Bytheway outside C4 Georgina Day Case at Russells Hall Hospital. I was happy to be part of this significant occasion.
Matron Sara Davis took me to SAU and B5 and B6 and colorectal. It was impressive – the staff were highly informative and their expertise shone out. The wards looked tidy and the environment very clean.
I met the four elderly care consultants and discussed the vision for their service. They were compassionate and ambitious about improving and enhancing care for Dudley patients, whether they’re being treated in hospital or community, to avoid admission to hospital.
I went to the stroke ward and met consultants therapists and nursing staff. What a committed well led team, completely patient focused with evidence of great outcomes. It was a delight to visit.
Associate Chief Nurse Julie Walklate took me to CCU, the respiratory ward and ward C5. We popped into the Cath Labs and medical day case unit. I was impressed by the technology in the catch Lab and will be arranging a morning there to see the work first hand.
We also went to Medical HDU. We are very lucky to have this facility. Many other hospitals would be envious of this. I was delighted to see it and observe the care of some of the sickest acutely ill patients.