Ward 18 is a 28 bed continuing care ward for the older adult and is situated in a separate building at the rear of the main hospital. We care for both male and female patients.
Our direct dial telephone numbers are: 01355 585180/5183
We would ask that if possible relatives/friends leave general telephone enquiries about patients until after 11am.
Most mornings are busy and this allows more time for nursing staff to assist patients with personal care and ward rounds to be completed.
It is also appreciated if only one member of your family telephones and acts as a coordinator, passing information to other relatives and friends.
Our Staff
Senior Charge Nurse
The Senior Charge Nurse (wearing a navy blue tunic) is responsible for all aspects of your care and should you or your family have any concerns or questions the Senior Charge Nurse will attempt to answer these.
All Senior Charge Nurses have undertaken additional training to ensure ward cleanliness and that all staff within the ward work to an expected standard.
Nursing Staff
The Ward Manager leads a team of qualified nurses (wearing cornflower blue tunic) and clinical support workers (wearing pale sky blue tunic) who are trained to support the qualified nursing staff. In certain wards, specialist nurses will also contribute to your care.
Please feel free to talk to any of the doctors on the ward if you have questions.
If you would like to speak with a doctor in private, this can be arranged through nursing staff. If your relatives would like to speak to a Consultant this can be arranged through the Consultant’s secretary.
Other staff
You may see many other health professionals working together to care for you including physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and so on.
Visiting
Visiting is welcome at the following times:
- 3pm-4pm: daily
- 7pm-8pm: every evening.
Visiting outwith these times is at the discretion of the nurse in charge and please also check before bringing children to the ward.
Infection Control
We ask that both you and your visitors use the hand disinfectant (alcohol hand gel) which is available in every ward. We would also ask that your visitors use the chairs provided and do not sit on the bed. This is to reduce the risk of cross – infection.
For your comfort
- Cameras and video equipment, including mobile phones, should not be used on the ward unless permission has been given by nursing staff
- Meals are served at approximately the following times:
- Breakfast: from 8am
- Lunch: from Noon
- Supper: from 5pm
The hostess will ask you what you would like before each meal time.
The ward kitchen is for staff use only, however we can store, for example, patient’s drinks and yoghurts in the fridge if necessary. These items will be marked with a name and date.
- You will require night wear/ toiletries and a supply of day clothes. The lockers are small and therefore we would ask that you do not keep excessive amounts of clothing.
- There is a laundry service available. If you wish to use this service please speak to a staff member. All clothing should be marked with identification. Patient’s relatives will be responsible for clothing unless it is marked by the sewing room.
- A key worker is available to shop for anything for patients with no relatives/visitors.
- A hairdresser visits the ward every two weeks. If you wish to use this service please speak to nursing staff.
- If you wish to leave the ward for any reason (afternoon/overnight visit) please speak to the nursing staff
Stop Smoking Service
Since 1 August 2008, smoking has been banned in all NHS Lanarkshire grounds. It means people are no longer allowed to light up anywhere inside NHS Lanarkshire premises or within its grounds – including areas around hospital, clinic and health centre entrances, and in vehicles parked on NHS premises.
The revised policy reinforces NHS Lanarkshire’s aim of promoting and protecting the health of both the public and NHS staff.
If you want to give up smoking, call our helpline on 08452 17 77 07 or text ‘Advice’ to 81066.