WDHS Mixed Ward Ratios

WDHS Mixed Ward Ratios

Name of the mixed ward – updated 31 August 2022SURGICAL /  MATERNITY
The total number of occupied beds25
The different ratios that apply in the Surgical Unit2
Level 3 Acute WardAnte / Post Natal Care
Morning shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients + 1 nurse in chargeMorning shift : 1 nurse to 4 patients
Afternoon shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients + 1 nurse in chargeAfternoon shift : 1 nurse to 4 patients
Night Shift: 1 nurse to 10 patientsNight Shift: 1 nurse to 6 patients
The expected number of occupied beds in Level 3 acute23
The expected number of occupied beds in Ante / Post Natal2
Unique Ratio for Surgical / Maternity 
Morning shift1 nurse to 4.90 patients + in charge
Afternoon shift1 nurse to 5.77 patients + in charge
Night Shift:1 nurse to 9.49 patients
  
Birthing suites available to be staffed by Hamilton Model of Midwifery Care – updated 31 August 20221 birth bed/s
  
Name of the mixed ward – updated 31 August 2022MEDICAL UNIT
The total number of occupied beds23
The different ratios that apply in the Medical Unit4
1. Level 3 Acute Ward2. Rehabilitation
Morning shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients + 1 nurse in chargeMorning shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients
Afternoon shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients + 1 nurse in chargeAfternoon shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients
Night Shift: 1 nurse to 10 patientsNight Shift: 1 nurse to 10 patients
  
3. GEM – updated 31 August 20224. Palliative Care
Morning shift : 1 nurse to 5 patientsMorning shift : 1 nurse to 4 patients
Afternoon shift : 1 nurse to 6 patientsAfternoon shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients
Night Shift: 1 nurse to 10 patientsNight Shift: 1 nurse to 8 patients
The expected number of occupied beds in Level 3 acute15
The expected number of occupied beds in Rehabilitation5
The expected number of occupied beds in GEM1
The expected number of occupied beds in Palliative Care1
Unique Ratio for Medical– updated 31 August 2022 
Morning shift1 nurse to 4.94 patients + in charge
Afternoon shift1 nurse to 5.69 patients + in charge
Night Shift:1 nurse to 9.89 patients
  
Name of the mixed ward – updated 28 February, 2022The Birches
The total number of occupied beds45
The different ratios that apply at The Birches2
Aged CarePalliative Care (sub-acute)
Morning shift : 1 nurse to 7 patientsMorning shift : 1 nurse to 4 patients
Afternoon shift : 1 nurse to 8 patientsAfternoon shift : 1 nurse to 5 patients
Night Shift: 1 nurse to 15 patientsNight Shift: 1 nurse to 8  patients
The expected number of occupied beds in Aged Care (The Birches)35
The expected number of occupied beds in sub-acute Palliative Care1
Unique Ratio for The Birches Aged Care & Palliative Care – updated 28 February, 2022
Morning shift1 nurse to 6.86 patients + in charge
Afternoon shift1 nurse to 7.87 patients + in charge
Night shift:1 nurse to 14.64 patients
Name of the mixed ward – updated 1st February, 2023COLERAINE
The total number of occupied beds22
The different ratios that apply in Coleraine 2
Level 4  Acute WardAged Care
Morning shift : 1 nurse to 6 patients + 1 nurse in chargeMorning shift : 1 nurse to 7 patients
Afternoon shift : 1 nurse to 7 patients + 1 nurse in chargeAfternoon shift : 1 nurse to 8 patients
Night Shift: 1 nurse to 10 patientsNight Shift: 1 nurse to 15  patients
The expected number of occupied beds in Level 4 acute7
The expected number of occupied beds in Aged Care (Valley View)11
Unique Ratio for Coleraine Acute & Aged Care Services – updated 28 February, 2022 
Morning shift1 nurse to 6.51 patients + in charge
Afternoon shift1 nurse to 7.51 patients + in charge
Night shift:1 nurse to 12.22 patients
  
Name of the mixed ward – updated 1st February, 2023PENSHURST
The total number of occupied beds18
The different ratios that apply in Penshurst 2
Level 4  Acute WardAged Care
Morning shift : 1 nurse to 6 patients + 1 nurse in chargeMorning shift : 1 nurse to 7 patients
Afternoon shift : 1 nurse to 7 patients + 1 nurse in chargeAfternoon shift : 1 nurse to 8 patients
Night Shift: 1 nurse to 10 patientsNight Shift: 1 nurse to 15  patients
The expected number of occupied beds in Level 4 acute1
The expected number of occupied beds in Aged Care (PNH) 17
Unique Ratio for Penshurst  Acute & Aged Care Services – updated 31 August 2022 
Morning shift1 nurse to 6.94 patients + in charge
Afternoon shift1 nurse to 7.94 patients + in charge
Night shift:1 nurse to 14.59 patients

Last updated: 1st February, 2023

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