Welcome to the AMU at Royal Oldham Hospital. We are a 48 bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU), admitting patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Useful information
Mealtimes
Breakfast - 8am - 9am
Lunch - 12noon -12.30pm
Dinner - 5pm - 5.30pm
Hot meals, as well as soup and sandwiches are provided at lunchtime and dinner time.
Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available throughout the day and night.
If you miss a hot meal due to attending for an investigation, we will offer you a hot meal on your return to the unit.
Visiting times
We welcome general visiting between 8am - 8pm.
Visiting at mealtimes is supported if the person you are visiting requires help to enjoy their meal. Otherwise, we ask that visitors observe protected mealtimes.
Please don’t hesitate to discuss any concerns around these times with the sister/Charge Nurse on duty.
Continuous Flow Model
The Northern Care Alliance operates a continuous flow model (CFM) of patient movement through the hospital from the Emergency Department to AMU, to medical wards and discharge lounge.
This means that during your stay on AMU, or a following ward, you may be cared for in a reception area whilst your bed is made available. If you have any questions about this, please speak to the nurse caring for you.
Nursing admission
On arrival to AMU nursing staff will:
- Record your observations
- Complete a top to toe skin assessment to check for pressure ulcers or other skin damage
- Record your weight and height
- Check your next of kin contact details
- Complete an MRSA screen
4 Patient Questions
These questions and the answers specific to you, can help you understand what is happening during your time in hospital and help support planning for your discharge from hospital.
- What is the main reason I am in hospital?
- What is going to happen to me today and tomorrow?
- What extra help might I need when I leave hospital?
- When will I be able to leave hospital?
Your doctor or nurse may discuss with you and your relatives, an estimated date of discharge. This is the date we expect you may leave hospital. This is reviewed throughout your stay.
Resources
Please be aware that the following items are available to help patients during their stay:
- Snacks and drinks, 24 hours a day
- Toiletries
- Ear plugs
- Eye masks
- Free newspaper
- Reminiscence newsletter
- Distraction resources for patients with cognitive impairment or learning disability eg. twiddle muffs/ cards/dominoes
- QR code links to sleep hygiene tips and relaxation resources
Contact details
AMU Reception: 0161 656 1415/0161 656 1092
If you have any concerns or questions during your stay on AMU, please speak with the nurse caring for you or the nurse in charge.
We are committed to providing compassion and safe care to all our patients and communicating effectively with patients and their relatives. Please speak with the nurse in charge of the shift if you have any concerns.
Date of Review: December 2023
Date of Next Review: December 2025
Ref No: PI_M_014 (Oldham)