Paediatric Emergency Department Progress!

Hello Everyone!

It’s finally 2017, and there are only a handful of weeks until phase 1 of the Emergency Floor will be handed over by the contractors and open to the public!

In readiness for this, we will be bringing you bi-weekly updates focusing on different areas within the new build. This week we will be focusing on the new Paediatric Emergency Department.

The two pictures below show the entrance to the Paediatric department both inside and out. This is located along Infirmary Way opposite the Jarvis building and next to the Victoria building. Work continues to build the external walkway (picture below left).  Sound diffusing panels are now in place  in the Paediatric Atrium (picture below right).  




Special frailty friendly rubber flooring has been laid in the new Paediatric Observation Ward (POW). Recognising that patients of all ages can be frail, charitable funding was used to make this enhancement which can only benefit our patients. 




Overall, it is very exciting time for the build and construction is currently on track, which is great news! We hope you have enjoyed this brief update and look forward to updating your on progress as we move towards the opening of the new department.

Finally, if you are a clinical member of staff working in ED, please don’t forget you can book to attend a tour of the new department. Tours take place every Thursday from 15:00-16:00, however there is some flexibility for other days and time slots. If you would like to book on please contact your manager who will be able to give you the relevant contact details.

Best wishes,
The Emergency Floor Project Team

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