Antrim Area Hospital, Antrim - 09 October 2012 - Regulation and ...

Ref
number
Recommendations
3. The trust and staff should work to improve storage and
maintain clutter free ward environments.
Designated
department
Domestic/
Nursing
Action required
Domestic staff and nursing work together
to reduce clutter in wards. Dump the
Junk Days are carried out in trust
hospitals. Info on how to dispose of
unused items on Staff Net. Info re Dump
the Junk on Staff payslips.
Date for
completion/
timescale
February 2013
December
2012
4. The trust should ensure all relevant information is
available for patients, visitors and staff to reference.
5. The trust should ensure that all staff are aware of the
importance of monitoring fridge temperatures.
Corporate
Communicati
ons/Heads of
Departments/
Lead Nurses
Catering/
Nursing/
Domestic
Services
Consideration of appropriate storage is
given as part of planning and design
process as opportunities arise eg: new
builds or refurbishments
Trust is continuously reviewing leaflet
content and availability through the
analysis of patient and client experience
questionnaires
Availability of leaflets is also monitored at
ward level during audits and walkabouts
Directors will issue a reminder to staff
regarding this important issue.
Ongoing
Continual
Actioned and
ongoing
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