Their enthusiasm and effort to support us in our work to continually improve our services in response to feedback from our patients is invaluable. Congratulations to the Patient Panel, and I look forward to building on this amazing foundation as we engage with our community about our plans for a new hospital for Harlow and the surrounding areas. The right honourable Robert Halfon, Member of Parliament for Harlow, said: "Whether it be in my role as an MP, a visitor
The Patient Panel (pictured before the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of social distancing regulations). or as a patient, I've seen the incredible work that the Patient Panel does. They have made a huge difference to the patient experience and our appreciation will never be able to match the work they've done.Â
The work undertaken by Ann Nutt, John Woods and the rest of the team is invaluable to the local community. No one chooses to go to hospital, and it is the work of this team that improves so many areas of healthcare.
The Patient at Home service reflects on pivotal role in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic The Patient at Home service at PAHT has had a pivotal role in the extraordinary response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by supporting patients in their own homes.
cardiology conditions, and others. This may be, for example, urinary tract infections, osteomyelitis (an infection of the bone), cellulitis (an infection of the deeper layers of skin), and infections that exacerbate chronic obstructive The team of doctors, nurses, pulmonary disease (COPD) – pharmacists, healthcare each patient is assessed on an assistants and administrative staff individual basis. support patients in the community with a range of illnesses and The service has a range of conditions, who require hospital benefits including the improved level care but are suitable for this wellbeing of patients in a to be given at home. This includes familiar, comforting environment; medical and post-surgical care for enhancing patient flow; and adults with respiratory, urology, reducing the need for patients orthopaedic, gynaecology, and to be admitted to hospital. This
has been particularly important in effectively managing the demands of coronavirus (COVID-19). The service has also tested and treated several patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) at home since the beginning of March. This means that patients are able to safely recover in their homes, under the care of the Patient at Home service clinical team, following all infection prevention and control guidance to ensure the safety of our patients and our people. The team treat patients with many acute conditions and necessary medical equipment 10
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