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"Telephone interactions"

About: Royal Perth Hospital / Intensive Care Unit

(as a service user),

I rang to speak to the nurse looking after my relative in ICU. I was told I wasn't on the approved list,  although I saw the nurse adding it the day before. After hanging up, I felt very frustrated and wept.

I then woke my relative's spouse up (who hadn't slept the night before) and got them to call. They were told to call back after 8am. I set my alarm for 8 am and asked my relative's spouse to set theirs for 8.10am. I rang back with no luck and asked if there was some way I could sort out why I wasn't on the list or to be put through to the complaints dept. I was put through to a number that rang out. More tears.

The next time I called it was a different person who was so very very helpful and sorted it out in less than a minute. He also reassured me he would speak to the first person. I was astounded by his amazing service. I don't have his name, but if I had to give him a rating, it would be 5 gold stars

Thank you RPH.


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Response from Lesley Bennett, Chief Executive, East Metropolitan Health Service 3 years ago
Lesley Bennett
Chief Executive,
East Metropolitan Health Service
Submitted on 27/01/2021 at 12:32 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 1:35 PM


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Dear xraygg57,

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us. Please accept my sincere apology for the barriers you experienced whilst attempting to contact your relative in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Without specific details it is difficult to ascertain why your name may not have been on the approved telephone list. I apologise that this added to your distress during an already stressful time. Your feedback has been passed onto the team leaders to guide service improvement.

I am pleased to read that a helpful staff member displayed amazing service to resolve this issue and you were able to speak with your relative.

I have ensured your thanks has been passed on and I hope your relative is recovering well in ICU.

If you would like to discuss your compliments or concerns further please contact the RPBG Consumer Engagement Unit on phone 9224 1637, 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Or via email RPBG.feedback@health.wa.gov.au.

Kind Regards

Dr Lesley Bennett

Executive Director

Royal Perth Bentley Group

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