I was admitted to Aldham ward last August for surgery. Following surgery at approx 1400 hrs I was nauseous and very sweaty, also my theatre gown was blood stained. My husband asked if I could have a wash and a clean gown, the Staff Nursed replied no as i might be sick again. No-one either offered me a wash or clean night attire. I washed and changed myself at 03-15, on feeling able to. The Staff Nurse wrote in my nursing notes that my husband was 'aggressive', which was completely untrue and also irrelevant to my care. From what I saw, the Matron in charge of this area needs to be more shop floor and less meetings, then perhaps my standard of care would be much better.
"Concerns over standard of care on Aldham ward"
About: Colchester General Hospital / Trauma and orthopaedics Colchester General Hospital Trauma and orthopaedics CO4 5JL
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