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Second bout of knee replacement infection

Posted By Ascot

"Second bout of knee replacement infection"

About: District Nursing Service (Kerang District Health) Kerang Hospital / Kerang Oncology Service

(as the patient),

After one bout of Golden Staf in my 3-year old knee replacement in December, I had a second bout three months later. Again thirteen days in hospital, three procedures each time, and six weeks receiving antibiotics via a Baxter bottle. 

The District Nurses came every morning to check on me, change the bottle, take obs, and record all details in my folder. They were always friendly, very knowledgeable, caring and professional. The service could not have been better. 

I now miss them in the morning!!

Once a week I went to Oncology at the Kerang Hospital to have my PICC line checked, and dressing replaced. I received the same excellent attention. 

Both groups are a credit to Kerang. 

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Response from Kellie Byron-Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Kerang District Health last week
Kellie Byron-Gray
Chief Executive Officer,
Kerang District Health

Submitted on 26/04/2024 at 5:59 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 29/04/2024 at 9:27 AM

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Dear Ascot,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about our District Nursing and Oncology Services. They are all exceptional health care professionals.

The staff pride themselves on providing high quality care for every patient every time. It is lovely to hear that you had such a positive experience albeit a challenging one with your health.

I hope your health is improving now and I wish you all the best with your recovery.

Warmest wishes,

Kellie Byron-Gray

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Response from Sue Gray, NUM District Services, Clinical Services, Kerang District Health last week
Sue Gray
NUM District Services, Clinical Services,
Kerang District Health

Submitted on 29/04/2024 at 4:29 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 4:32 PM

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Dear Ascot,

Once again thank you for your feedback.

The Hospital in the Home Program is something that the District Nurses at Kerang District Health pride themselves on.

The District Nurses strive for excellence in all that they do, and it has been our pleasure to see you return to health.

I will forward your feedback to the team.

Take care and enjoy your health!

Regards

Sue

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