Royal Cornwall Hospital is leading the way in providing an invaluable service for patients with a Rapid On Site Evaluation (ROSE) service which is streamlining of diagnosis for pancreatic, lung, oesophageal and head and neck cancers, improving patient care and speeding up treatment times.
Results of the latest national maternity services survey show that mums in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are rating their experience more highly.
On Friday, NHS staff involved in research from across Cornwall gathered to celebrate successes at the 2nd annual Research Awards.
Louise Moffitt and Luke Chapman are leading the way at RCHT as the first nurses to undergo a new accelerated, seven month training programme. Once qualified, they will be Clinical Endoscopists, running their own Endoscopy lists.
The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic team has taken the initiative to solve the problem of rising referrals and lengthening waits. By changing the way they work, waiting times have tumbled and patients are benefitting from safer care.
The New Year is a great time to embark on something new and for ward teams they’ll soon be setting their sights on ‘gold’, as they embark on a quality and safety based accreditation scheme.
The Neonatal unit team at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust is thrilled to have been awarded Baby Friendly Stage One Accreditation.
