Whether you are in need of a routine medical procedure, rehabilitation to
help recover from an accident, or care on a temporary basis in your home, we
can help.
Our Philosophy of Care
At
Kalra Hospital, our reputation is built on our ability to
provide the service you want, and need, resulting in excellent medical
treatment you can rely on, and personal care you'll appreciate. Our patients
can be confident that their rights will be recognized, and respected by all
staff involved in their care regardless of their age, disability, race,
religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Our Promise to You
As a patient in Kalra Hospital, we will make every effort to ensure that
you receive the excellent standard of care that you deserve.
Within the hospital
During every visit to Kalra Hospital, we will endeavour to ensure that you
- Receive information about our services in a language
that is easy to understand
- Be cared for in a safe and comfortable environment, with
appropriate clinical standards
- Be given a clear explanation about your
condition by our consultant, and any treatment, investigation,
or procedure proposed including any risks, and alternatives before
agreeing on the course of action to be taken
- Be able to seek a second opinion if you
so wish
- Have reasonable access to your medical records
- Expect all hospital staff to treat any information about you,
or your condition in confidence
- Have access to an up-to-date register of consultants,
with practicing privileges at the hospital, and with details of
their specialties
- Have any complaint, verbal or written, fully
investigated, and receive a response, either verbal, or written
in accordance with our complaints policy
- Be able to choose whether or not to take part in clinical
staff training, and whether to take part in research
- Find the direction signs throughout the hospital, clear
and easy to follow
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During your stay
If your visit requires an overnight stay, or treatment as a day-case
patient, we will always aim to provide you with
- Privacy, and dignity at all times
- At least one visit every day, from a senior member
of the nursing team
- An allocated member of the care team, who will
co-ordinate your care, and act as a primary contact
point for you and your friend or relative
- An arrangement of meals, with a variety of choices,
including those suitable for special dietary or clinical needs
- 24 hour a day access to a doctor in accordance
with your medical care needs
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Children
When children are admitted to Kalra Hospital, we will make every effort to
ensure that they receive
- The opportunity to visit the hospital before
admission along with their parents and/or guardians
- The opportunity to have a parent and/or guardian
to stay with them overnight.
- Information supplied in a way that they will understand
- Menu choices which are suitable for their age, and
medical condition
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Going home
When you leave the hospital after an overnight stay, or following treatment
as a day-case patient, we want you to feel confident that you're
sufficiently prepared for your return home. And so, in conjunction with your
consultant, we aim to ensure that you be
- Provided with all the necessary advice, information, and
medical supplies to enable your immediate return home
- Given all relevant contact details to enable you to call
the hospital, at any time should any problems arise
- Contacted by a member of our care team,
once you're home (if you so wish), and to confirm that you
are making a satisfactory recovery, and to provide you with
any further advice
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