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"Outpatient Department Staff"

About: Maroondah Hospital

(as a carer),

I was sitting in the outpatient clinic and I was astonished at, what I felt was, the rude and dismissive nature of the administration staff. 

I witnessed two staff members walk past and dismiss an elderly person who was simply asking where a room number was. When they finally addressed the elderly person, I feel that their tone was rude and impatient. It seemed as though they were not listening to the elderly person's request because the attendee walked off to check if they had been called. 

This is just one of the examples I witnessed while waiting. 

It seems to me that the staff members that I could see and hear need serious sensitivity and customer service training. 

I feel that the department needs an overhaul. In my opinion, some staff members have been here too long and they seem too comfortable in their positions to care about the level of service they are providing.

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Response from David Plunkett, Chief Executive, Eastern Health 4 years ago
David Plunkett
Chief Executive,
Eastern Health
Submitted on 18/07/2019 at 8:47 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 19/07/2019 at 10:00 AM


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Dear Frustrated79

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments regarding your experience at the Outpatients Department at Maroondah Hospital. I am sorry this was your experience and also for the other patients, especially the elderly person you mention.

I will share your post with the Manager of the Department so your comments can be used as a learning experience for all staff, including those mentioned and determine what other actions might need to be taken.

I hope the remainder of your experience was a positive one.

Thank you again and I wish you the best of health.

Kind regards

David

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