critical care at the cwm taf trust the story begins… dr tamas szakmany
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Critical Care at the Cwm Taf Trust
The story begins…
Dr Tamas Szakmany
Setup
• PCH: – 6 level 3 beds– 42 WTE staff– 6 consultants with regular ICU sessions
• RGH: – 6/7 level 3 beds and 4 level 2 beds– 42 WTE staff– 5 consultants with regular ICU sessions
What have we achieved?
• Increase in the nursing staff at RGH
• Full time Data Clerk at RGH
• Extension of ICNARC to HDU
• Better consultant cover at RGH
What have we achieved?
• Implementation of ICNARC at PCH site
• Weekly consultant cover at PCH
• Developing joint guidelines for procedures and treatments– 24 hr post cardiac arrest bundle
What lies ahead?
• At the moment we are 22 miles apart– With one weak link :)
• Preserve local values and spread good practice across two sites
• Create a joint force at nursing and consultant level
• Establishment of a Critical Care Delivery Group
What lies ahead?
• Review nursing establishment in PCH• Outreach on both sides• More continuous consultant cover at
RGH• Post-ICU follow-up clinic• “attainment of world supremacy within
the next five years” P’s FJ
Thank you!