"Under pressure"

About: Craigavon Area Hospital / General Surgery Craigavon Area Hospital General Surgery BT63 5QQ

Posted by Anon007 (as a service user), 2 years ago

I took an infection in my wound after surgery, I was admitted into hospital, although I cannot fault the treatment, I don't understand how it is ok for three patients to be put into a two bedded ward, I had no privacy when I was examined as there was no curtain around my bed.

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Tracey McGuigan

Lead Nurse Surgery, Craigavon Area Hospital, Surgery and Clinical Services Directorate,

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 09/03/2023 at 12:49

Published on Care Opinion at 12:49

Tracey McGuigan, Lead Nurse SEC
Thank you for your story on your recent hospital admission.
Sincere apologies' that your experience was not a positive one.
Due to extreme pressure on hospital beds & an over crowded ED, wards have to take up to 4 extra patients to alleviate the pressure. This is not the care we endeavor to deliver to our patients. The safety, dignity & privacy of our patients is paramount & this is being compromised due to pressures. Mobile screens are in use at ward level but due to increased numbers of extra patients there is insufficient.
I am sorry your privacy & dignity was no protected.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Kind regards
Tracey

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