Hospital Porters - Page 2

lettie · 25-10-2007, 08:14

It is almost impossible to get a porter. They are as short staffed as every other department and are totally flogged. Jambutty has a valid point when he says that you can't have porters and managers. Maybe that point should also be extended to include cleaners, nurses, x-ray staff, pharmacy staff, health care assistants and ward waitresses.

BERNADETTE · 25-10-2007, 13:02

Lettie I hope you don't think this was raised to critisise the staff in any way. We have had cause to visit the hospital quite a lot in the last few months and I have nothing but praise for all the staff. It really concerns me that if someone were to hurt theirself whilst using a wheelchair they might then be told they should have got a porter.

Ianto.W. · 25-10-2007, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Eric

Have motorized wheelchairs ... I have a 350 small block chevy motor that I'm not using at the moment.

You could have races around the quieter parts of the hospital.

You drive it over ERIC:

then I may not need the wife

ouch I felt that.

BERNADETTE · 26-10-2007, 19:31

Well I asked the district nurse about this today and he was of the opinion that you should ask for a porter. If there are none available you have covered yourself if an accident were to occur.

mallard · 26-10-2007, 20:26

I go up there with an ambelance and the driver,s alway puts me in a weel chair but i can see what you mean sometimes they can not find them.

BERNADETTE · 26-10-2007, 20:30

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Originally Posted by mallard

I go up there with an ambelance and the driver,s alway puts me in a weel chair but i can see what you mean sometimes they can not find them.

Yes I know the ambulance staff are very good taking you to and from departments but if you make your own way there that is when you may need a porter.