Colourful bed runners to help disoriented patients in hospital
MacDonald ward at Conquest Hospital has introduced colourful bed runners to help disoriented patients recognise their bed space and reduce their distress and anxiety while in hospital.
New reclining chairs for the Cardiac ward
Two new reclining chairs have been donated to the Berwick Cardiac ward at Eastbourne DGH for relatives to use when staying overnight with their loved ones.
Matron wins Employee of the Month Award
Teresa Dann, Matron for the Irvine Unit at Bexhill Hospital has won the Employee of the Month Award for her work to continually improve the Irvine Unit both for patients and staff.
Lithotripter donated to Urology Department
A non-invasive device that breaks up kidney stones using shock waves to pulverize kidney stones into minute crystals, small enough to pass naturally in the patient's urine, has been donated by Medi Tech Trust, a locally based charity.
£500,000 reconfiguration of main entrance at Conquest Hospital
Work to reconfigure the main entrance at Conquest Hospital costing around £500,000 is about to start and will include the adaptation of the main entrance and canopy to create a more open area for visitors, digital booking in facilities and a new waiting area.
Local MP visits Infection Prevention and Control team
Stephen Lloyd, MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon, visited the Infection Prevention and Control team to learn more about the vital role they play in minimising infections.
Overseas recruitment drive boosts nursing numbers
Nursing numbers at the Trust have been boosted, thanks to a successful overseas recruitment drive, with a group of around 100 nurses from Indian set to be working on hospital wards by the end of March 2020.
Consultant wins Employee of the Month Award
Dr Rannie Nahas, Consultant for the Frailty Unit at Eastbourne DGH, has won the Employee of the Month Award for his support with colleagues on patient care. Clinical Nurse Specialist, Helen Bailey, who nominated Dr Nahas said: “Dr Nahas always makes time to liaise with the Supportive and Palliative care team. His communication is clear…
Baby Remembrance Services
Baby Remembrance Services for all who have suffered the loss of a child, no matter how long ago, will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2019 at 6:45pm
Special Care Baby Unit nurses skydive for charity
Ten nurses from the Special Care Baby Unit at Conquest Hospital have taken part in a skydive to raise money for the charity Bliss which supports sick and premature babies.