Ward 11 is situated on Level 1 and is a 25 bed stroke rehabilitation ward for both male and female patients.
Our direct dial telephone number is 01698 366 111
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.
If you or your relatives have any concerns please ask to speak to the nurse in charge.
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 Senior Charge Nurse leads a team of qualified nurses (wearing cornflower blue tunics) and clinical support workers (wearing pale sky blue tunics) who are trained to support the qualified nursing staff. In certain wards, specialist nurses will also contribute to your care.
Medical Staff
There is a doctor's ward round every day Monday, Tuesday , Thursday and Friday. We also hold a conference once a week to discuss patient care and progress. This is followed by a carers meeting where relatives can have an update on progress from AHP,s
If you or a relative would like to speak with a doctor in private, this can either be arranged by either the nursing staff or the Consultant’s secretary.
Other staff
You may see many other health professionals working together to care for you including physiotherapists, dietitians, pharmacists 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
Meals are served at approximately the following times:
- Cameras and video equipment, including mobile phones, should not be used on the ward unless permission has been given by nursing staff
- Breakfast: from 8am
- Lunch: from noon
- Evening meal: from 5pm
You will select your own meals each day (for the following day) from a menu. Please do not carry hot drinks around the ward.
- At each bedside there is a nurse call system.
- You will require night wear (and day clothes if you prefer) and a supply of toiletries. We may request that relatives provide outdoor clothing and suitable footwear to facilitate rehabilitation therapy (occupational therapy, physiotherapy and so on). It is advisable to label all clothing and other items. (It might be an idea to have Velcro fastening slippers available particulary if you have ankle or foot swelling)
- We have a day room and televisions are also available in all rooms.
- A trolley payphone is available.
- Each morning a trolley visits the ward selling items such as newspapers, magazines and snacks.
Leaving the ward at the end of your stay
- Please speak to the nursing staff as soon as possible if you have any questions or concerns about returning home or if you have any homecare services that require to be restarted.
- You will be required to make arrangements for your own transport home. Please ensure that you have outdoor clothes and a set of house keys.
- On the day of your discharge, we would ask you to be ready to leave the ward before 11am. If this is not possible or we are awaiting the arrival of your tablets, you may be asked to wait in our hospital discharge lounge.
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.