We unfortunately had two extended hospital admissions with my daughter. We haven't stayed on Acorn Ward for quite a number of years, and I have to say I was dismayed and appalled by the state of both parents shower room. I have never seen black mould present in the showers before, and was shocked to see this present in a hospital setting and I will say, I also found this present on the tiles by the sink in one of the rooms too.
Thankfully, we haven't been admitted in this year, but I mentioned our previous stays and concerns to my daughter's community nurse recently. I gather upon checking with one of the Ward Managers, this situation has not improved and I feel compelled to highlight my concerns.
The last thing a parent needs after an often long, stressful and emotional day in hospital with their child, is to be repeatedly stepping into an unclean and unhygienic shower feeling that you not only putting your own health at risk, but also possible carrying something back with you to your child each time you shower.
This is unacceptable, particularly given the environment and requires immediate attention.
"Black mould in the parents shower rooms"
About: Paediatrics / Acorn Ward Paediatrics Acorn Ward Taunton TA1 5DA
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