What type of ward is HCU?
HCU is a 19 bedded mixed sex cardiology ward.
We take a multidisciplinary approach to providing a holistic care need to our patients. Our team consists of nursing staff, specialist nurses, medical doctors including a consultant, registrar and junior doctors. We work closely with the therapy teams to support patient independence, whilst working together with specialist teams to ensure that your care is both appropriate and effective.
On your arrival to HCU we will complete a thorough admission including MRSA swabs and risk assessments, which contains important information about you and your care needs, so please let us know if we can help you with anything. Staff are never too busy to help, so please ask if you need anything. On HCU it is important to us that you feel there is someone there to listen to your concerns and support you through your stay with us.
From admission on the ward, we will begin to plan your discharge home or to an area appropriate for your care needs, such as a nursing home, intermediate care etc. This is to prevent prolonged hospital stays and reduce the risk of you developing any infections.
On behalf of all the nursing and medical team welcome to HCU.
Visiting times
Visiting hours on HCU are 10am - 10pm. Only 2 visitors per bed side.
The ward maintains protected mealtimes at 12noon - 1pm and 5pm - 6pm, this is to allow minimal disruption at mealtimes. The ward fully supports anyone who wishes to assist their loved one with eating and drinking.
The ward Manager is Sandra Brady, who is available Monday - Friday between 7am - 3pm.
Ward Contact Number: 0161 206 5005.
Mealtimes
The ward adheres to protected mealtimes to ensure you are able to enjoy your meal with minimal interruption.
In certain circumstances this may not occur, but staff will do their best to ensure this is enforced where possible. Our staff will provide you with an option of meals throughout the day.
During the day you will receive regular drinks and snacks including biscuits and toast and at bedtime you will receive supper.
Protected mealtimes run between 12 noon - 1pm and 5pm - 6pm.
Please let staff know if you have any special dietary requirements, this will allow us to make any necessary arrangements. If you wish to bring in any snacks, please let staff know so this can be stored safely.
What facilities are available?
The ward has a fully functioning dayroom with a seating area.
Each bed area has a mobile television and telephone at your bedside, however there are costs for these.
There are several shops located in the Hope Building, where you are able to buy toiletries, refreshments and magazines. There is also access to a 24-hour cash point. Please check with your nurse that it is safe for you to leave the ward.
Housekeeping
Everyday your nurse will introduce themselves to you and update your name board, so you know who is always looking after you. To allow us to continually improve your experience, we ask you what matters most to you, do tell us and we will do our best to achieve this.
Infection Control
We ask anyone visiting who is experiencing flu like symptoms, a high temperature and or diarrhoea and vomiting to refrain from visiting. This is to ensure viruses or infections aren’t passed to you. We enforce strict hand hygiene on the ward and pride ourselves on excellent infection standards, which is displayed at the entrance to the ward.
Please feel free to make any notes or write down and questions you may have
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Date of Review: February 2025
Date of Next Review: February 2027
Ref No: PI_M_1689 (Salford)