All posts tagged with "nn-university-hospital"
Children’s sports injury clinic in pipeline
The N&N is piloting a new children’s Sport’s Injury Clinic. Working with Norwich City Football Club, one aim is to help young people regain the confidence to return to playing sport. Read More…
Staff suggestions save N&N thousands
Ideas for how the N&N can save money are starting to make a dent in the target of £30 million. A monthly competition is running for the best money-saving suggestions. Read More…
N&N rated excellent
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has gained top marks for cleanliness, catering and patient dignity. Read More…
Serious injuries only at A&E
The N&N’s adopting a new strategy to emergency admissions. It wants to ensure only those who need urgent care are treated at A&E. This follows a pilot scheme trialled in King’s Lynn. Patients are assessed when they arrive; if their condition is not an emergency, such as having toothache or a cough, they’re re-directed elsewhere for treatment. Read More…
N&N improves trauma care
If you’re involved in a major accident, you’ll be met by a consultant-led trauma team at the Norfolk & Norwich University hospital, no matter when it happens. The changes come into force next week … Read More…
Football fan’s life saved at Carrow Road
The quick thinking of a specialist cardiac nurse helped save the life of a fellow football fan at Saturday’s game. Simon Bowles, who lives on the Avenues, stepped in when he saw a man nearby having a heart attack. He carried out life support on the man, aided by two GPs, before paramedics arrived to take the patient to the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital. Read More…
A&E struggles to cope with demand
Up to 70% of A&E patients could be treated elsewhere within the NHS, according to a report to councillors this week. At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital they’re working on a strategy to get this message across, as they face unprecedented demand. Staff with specialist training in emergency medicine are routinely called on to treat hangovers, earwax or toothache. Read More…
Hospital staff praised for braving weather
Thousands of staff at the N&N University hospital have been thanked by bosses for their efforts to get into work today, despite the snow. Many left for work early, while others left their cars at home and walked.
Chairman David Prior said; “It has been very striking just how many staff have made every effort to get to our hospitals in order to maintain services for our patients. Our staff deserve our sincere thanks for going the extra mile in this morning’s appalling weather.” Read More…
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