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Board of Directors Part 114 June 2013The Stroke Unit is staffed at night by three trained nurses and three HCAs.Sometimes ‘specials’ are required – extra staff to sit with specific patients all night.Specials are always available when required.Staff interviewed: 3 Registered - Band 5 2 HCA - Band 2Length of time in post: 5 – 27 yearsAll three nurses are on internal rotation; the HCAs are predominantly nights.Handovers are always taped and the one from night to day staff takes place outsidethe clinical area to reduce noise levels.QUESTION YES NO1. Have you had an appraisal in the last year? 3 22. Have you had all the training identified – mandatory andCPD?4 13. Do you feel there are enough staff on the ward at night? 4 14. Do you have the right mix of staff at night on this ward? 2 35. Are there times at night when there are no registeredstaff on the ward?6. Do you have enough help/support from the Clinical SiteTeam?7. Is the response from the CST usually within anacceptable timescale?8. Do you have enough help/support when the ward isunder pressure?9. Do you feel confident in expressing any concerns youmay have about care to your managers?1 44 13 24 14 110. Do you leave work feeling you have done a good job? 2 311. Are there instances when you are left feeling anxiousthat patients have not received optimum care?14. Are the food options available for staff at nightadequate?5 00 537The Hospital at NightQuality/Performance