Inpatient Unit - Viking Ward, Crawley Hospital
Viking Ward is a 28 bedded ward that provides short term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. Individuals are referred for rehabilitation following an acute worsening in their health such as infection, an acute hospital admission following illness or surgery, a fall or an adjustment of complex medication. The ward provides a Multidisciplinary service that supports individuals with the aim of regaining independence as much as possible. The service objectives are to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and to support timely discharges from the acute hospitals. On admission to the service, a thorough individualised assessment is undertaken and a person centered approach is adopted to develop an achievable, motivational care plan in partnership between the Multidisciplinary Team, patients, relatives and carers. The care plan will focus on individual strengths and therapy goals are negotiated with the aim of increasing individual's knowledge, resilience and confidence in regaining independence. Individuals medical needs are managed by a ward doctor supported by an Advanced Nurse Practitioner Monday to Friday with out of hours cover provided by IC24 out of hours GP service.
Coverage
Crawley
How To Access
Referrals to Viking Ward are made via acute hospital trusts and CAU at Crawley Hospital by means of agreed pathways. During weekdays, SCFT nurse assessors based at the acute hospitals liaise with the patient flow center and an available rehabilitation bed is allocated depending on ward capacity.
Contact Details
Matron – Tina Hemblade
Ward Manager – Theresa Fitton
Address: Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7DH
Telephone Number: 01293 301016 or 01273696011 x 6943/6944/6945
Opening Hours
Viking Ward is a 24 hour service.
Visiting Times From 11:00 - 20:00 with reduced visiting at mealtimes.
Visiting times can be negotiated if the patient requires support from their own carer due to cognitive impairment or other needs.
During Covid-19 Pandemic, please contact the ward directly to discuss visiting times.
How to find us
Crawley Hospital
West Green Drive
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 7DH
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