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"Patient care while in hospital"

About: Armadale Hospital / Canning Medical Ward

(as a relative),

My spouse was admitted via ED recently. They were placed on the Medical Assessment Unit MAU. 

My spouse had temp spikes between 37. 8 and 39 degrees, sweating profusely. At some point the next day, my spouse told a nurse they lost control of their bowel. The nurse brought adult nappies into the room but didn't check on, or help my spouse or change their sheets. I noticed a bloodstain on the sheet and believe the dr couldn't have missed it when doing their obs.

Two days later, a lovely nurse bought my spouse 2 painkillers and assisted them to the shower and changed the sheets. That evening, my spouse split a urine bottle due to the dithers, buzzed a nurse asked for a sheet change, who said they'd get onto it. After 40 minutes my spouse walked to the nurses' station to get their sheets changed.

There is an incidence that involved a cannula that was inserted upon admission and still there 6 days later, my spouse has e. coli in their bloodstream.

I've spoken to shift supervisors about clear communication and it was good for 16 hours. Then they went off shift and things went back to the way it was before.

I have had a positive experience with a nurse called Bindu and Dr Zahraa . 

A nurse, when my spouse was transferred to another ward, put a SIM report in to address issues. I have been unable to speak to someone of seniority about my spouse's care and I've left my phone number on the answering machines, I just want to talk to someone.

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Response from Mary Ferrier, A/Executive Director, Armadale Kalamunda Group 3 years ago
Mary Ferrier
A/Executive Director,
Armadale Kalamunda Group
Submitted on 15/01/2021 at 5:26 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 6:01 PM


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Dear Armadale nightmare,

Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere apologies for the distress caused by your recent experience at Armadale Health Service whilst your partner was a patient.

I understand what a confronting and anxious time it can be when a loved one is unwell, and I was sorry to read of the issues you experienced with our Health Service during an already difficult time.

I understand that you have made contact with our Consumer Liaison Office and that an investigation into your concerns has been commenced. I also appreciate you taking the time to speak with me on the phone to discuss your concerns and allow me to reassure you that a robust investigation and response will be provided to you.

Thank you once again for taking the time to provide feedback about our service on Care Opinion. We value all feedback and appreciate the opportunity to understand where we fall short of community expectations.

Kind regards

Mary Ferrier

Director of Nursing

Armadale Kalamunda Group

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