Tag: Nobles Hospital
New Outpatient Appointments Reception to further improve services for patients at Noble’s Hospital
As part of an ongoing programme to improve services for patients across the Department of Health, Noble’s Hospital is introducing a centralised Outpatient Appointments Reception from Monday, 14 January. The Outpatient Appointments Reception will act as a one stop shop for making, rescheduling and cancelling appointments, as well as providing a check-in service for those [...]
Update on suspension of bowel surgery at Noble’s Hospital
Following the suspension of colorectal (bowel) surgery at Noble’s Hospital last month, the Department of Health can advise that an independent review has now been carried out by a team from North East England. Colorectal surgery was suspended after a series of complications occurred over a two month period – but all were complex rather [...]
Diarrhoea & Vomiting – Do not attend A & E, unless advised
In the last two to three days, several patients with vomiting and/or diarrhoea caused by Norovirus (previously called the winter vomiting virus) have attended the A & E department at Noble’s Hospital without being advised to do so. In most cases the attendance at A & E was not necessary. Vomiting and diarrhoea caused by [...]
Noble’s Hospital at the forefront of customer service
The Department of Health announce that Noble’s Hospital is spearheading ‘CARE’ (Communicate, Ask, Respond, Evaluate) which is a new enterprising initiative to evolve customer service throughout the Department. The initiative is based on the ‘fundamentals of care’ that are important to the experience of patients such as feeling safe and comfortable, having enough to eat [...]
Julie Taylor scoops prestigious Private Medical Secretary of the Year Award
The British Society of Medical Secretaries and Administrators (BSMSA) has awarded Julie Taylor the accolade of Private Medical Secretary of the Year, beating other nominees from throughout the UK. Julie, who is based at Noble’s Hospital, is the Clinical Secretary Co-ordinator within the Surgical Division, but undertakes additional hours in her own time to serve [...]
Temporary suspension of elective colorectal surgery at Noble’s Hospital
The Department of Health will temporarily suspend performing elective colorectal surgery at Noble’s Hospital from today. The decision to suspend surgery has been taken as a consequence of a recent recognition of a higher than expected complication rate in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Medical Director, Mr Stephen Upsdell, said: “The decision to suspend a service [...]
Department of Health seeks information for new ‘Health-e Directory’ as Self Care Week launches
The Department of Health is celebrating Self Care Week with a display in the foyer at Noble’s Hospital as well as using the annual event to launch a request for entries to help develop the Island’s new ‘Health-e Directory’. An integral part of daily life, self care is all about individuals taking responsibility for their [...]
Island’s acute mental health inpatient service judged ‘excellent’ in accreditation by Royal College
The Department of Health’s acute inpatient mental health service based at Grianagh Court on the Noble’s Hospital estate has been re-accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists under the Accreditation for Inpatient Mental Health Services (AIMS). The accreditation scheme assesses services against over two hundred standards, with the aim of improving the quality of care [...]
Appointment of Stroke Nurse Specialist at Noble’s Hospital
The Department of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Gill Horsey to the newly created role of Stroke Nurse Specialist at Noble’s Hospital. The new role recognises the growing importance of nurse specialists in delivering specialist healthcare, and aims to support the continued enhancement and development of the Island’s Stroke Service. Minister for [...]
MICROGAMING HEALTH & CARE TRUST PROVIDES LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT TO NOBLE’S HOSPITAL
The Microgaming Health & Care Trust (www.microgamingtrust.im), is pleased to announce another substantial donation in the local community with the provision of life-saving equipment to support Noble’s Hospital. The Microgaming Health & Care Trust has funded the purchase of a much needed Ultrasound Scanner, Phototherapy Fibre Optic System and Panda Infant Resuscitating Monitor, which will [...]
