The 1A provides an excellent service to the inpatient population of Western Health. The units are proud to have a dedicated group of people working cohesively to provide a service that not only recognises the cultural diversity of the community but can also address their needs as an individual. 1A provides immense learning opportunities to everyone within our departments giving staff the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.
Ward 1A aspires to uphold the values of Western Health
Compassion: we care about the patients we look after, about the work that we do and we care about each other
Accountability: staff understands the responsibility when caring for patients
Respect: recognition of the need to be courteous, friendly and respectful to everyone at all times
Excellence: the unit strives for excellence in all aspects of work
Sincerity: to ensure that 1A is a safe place for staff and patients
ADMISSIONS PATIENT JOURNEY
All patients attending Western Health 1A admitted through Emergency or patient requiring to stay longer to recovery from surgery.
Visiting Hours
Visiting hours on Ward 1A are between 2& 8pm, if visitors are wanting to visit outside of these hours they are advised to speak with the nurse in charge
Admission
The patient will be met by a member of the nursing team whose role is to monitor the patient from admission to discharge and to ensure that they receive the right care whilst at Western Health.
Nursing staff will discuss with the patient their medical condition ensuring that nothing has changed significantly since the patient last admission.
Meet the Staff
| Nurse Unit Manager: Janine Martin |
Staff
1A has a varied staff skill mix including specialist trained
Associate Nurse Unit Managers
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Division 1 Registered Nurses
Division 2 Registered Nurses
1 Ward Clerk
2 PSA
WORK AREA
Ward 1A is a 30 beds comprising of 20 surgical and 10 medical beds
The surgical unit are: General Surgical, Orthopaedic, Plastics/ENT, Gynaecology patients
This comprises of both elective and emergency admissions and adult case mix.
DISCHARGE PROCESS
Prior to discharge, patients will receive from the Discharge nurse their post operative care information; follow up appointments and an education pamphlet. Once the patient is ready and a friend/relative has arrived they will then be discharged. All patients should be discharged by 10am.