I visited my family member today on Ward 42. I was horrified to find she had 2 full containers of her vomit left on her side table and bedside cabinet which she said had been there for hours. I removed these and went to ask a nurse where to dispose of them. They told me they were having a handover (in the corridor) and to take it back. We stayed another 40 minutes and still no one came to remove the containers! I have been a nurse for 35 years and I am appalled at the way I was spoken to and the disregard for my family member's dignity by having her vomit all around her when we arrived, not to mention infection control.
"Ward 42 infection control issue."
About: Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW
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