Evidence shows an increase in sepsis screening has led to speedier treatment and a reduction in mortality rates at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Since April 2017, screening and prompt treatment for sepsis across the Trust has led to an 11 percentage point reduction in the Trust’s Risk Adjusted Mortality Index (RAMI) to April 2018.…
The number of births at Eastbourne Midwifery Unit has increased by almost 40% in April to July this year, compared with the corresponding period last year. In total 116 babies have been born in this four month period. The increase reflects growing confidence in the unit and the excellent birthing experience provided to women and…
A new bladder scanner and an uroflow meter, costing £11,000, has been donated to the Trust by The Friends of Conquest Hospital and The Friends of Eastbourne DGH, and will mean local children won’t have to travel to a specialist hospital in London, for investigations in the future. The bladder scanner uses ultrasound to measure…
Cardiology Registrar, Dr Hiten Patel has won an employee of the month award for his clinical knowledge and bedside manner. Dr Patel was presented with his award by Trust Chairman, David Clayton-Smith. Dr Dan O’Shea from Cardiology, who nominated Dr Patel said: “Hiten is an excellent clinician, both in terms of his clinical knowledge and…
Stephen Lloyd MP has visited the catering and housekeeping teams at Eastbourne DGH, to tour the kitchen and see for himself the wide range of patient meals available. He also met some of the housekeeping team who clean the hospital and serve patients with meals and beverages. There are around 30 people in the catering…
A new Echocardiography machine worth £98,000 which gives doctors moving images, with a greater clarity and definition of inside the heart, has been donated by the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. The machine provides better images of the heart and does so at a faster pace than on previous machines. This has particularly improved patients that…
The children and staff of the Rainbow Nursery at Eastbourne DGH presented the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital with a cheque for £136.97. The money was raised in the week leading up to the NHS 70th Anniversary when the children and staff at Rainbow Nursery had a ‘marketplace’ selling things they had made; such as cards,…
Occupational Therapist Giti Mukherjee won an employee of the month award for setting up a mobility project on the in-patient medical wards as part of “End PJ paralysis”. Giti was presented with her award by Trust Chairman, David Clayton-Smith End PJ paralysis is a global initiative embraced by nurses, therapists and doctors to get patients…
The ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) department has recently taken delivery of three new portable Laryngoscopes thanks to a £16,500 donation by the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. The portable Laryngoscope is a flexible endoscope that is passed through the mouth and is equipped with a source of light and magnification. It is used by doctors…
Local NHS heroes were recognised at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Awards Ceremony where winners of 12 awards categories were announced, along with recognising members of staff with over 40 years NHS service. Local civic dignitaries attended the event which was presided over by Trust Chairman, David Clayton-Smith. David Clayton-Smith, Trust Chairman said: “In…
