What is this unit/Dept about?
This is a semi-security ward. We admit adult male patients with intellectual disability.
What are its specialized services (what does the unit offer)?
- Specialised nursing care
- Stimulation therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
What is the disease profile of your Unit?
All patients have an intellectual disability. Their level of functioning differs from mild, moderate, severe, and profound. Some have chronic medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma, epilepsy.
How does one get access to the unit (through grooming or straight)?
All patients are admitted as a transfer from other wards. If the patient is admitted from home, he follows the normal process of admission by being admitted first at ward 05 for medical screening first.
Could you please explain the steps followed to access the services?
Firstly the family fill application forms for admission obtainable at OPD. Assessment would be done by all multidisciplinary team members to ascertain if the patient meets criteria for admission. If the patient meets criteria for admission and there is available bed in ward 08, then the family would bring the patient to ward 05 for medical screening.
Thereafter the patient would be transferred to ward 08 for permanent stay.
What type of diagnosis do you admit at your unit?
All categories of intellectual disability i.e. mild, moderate, severe, and profound are admitted. Currently we have different types of intellectual disability e.g. cerebral palsy, down syndrome, tuberous sclerosis.
Are there any competent skilled nurses or doctors working specially for the unit?
Yes. There are professional nurses, Enrolled nurses, and Enrolled nursing assistants. There is also medical officer who is allocated to come every day for ward rounds.
How many are they and what do they specialise with?
- Medical officer:01
- Speech therapist:01
- Dietitian: 01
- Physiotherapist: 01
- Occupational therapist:01
- Professional nurses: 09
- Enrolled nurses: 04
- Enrolled nursing assistants:21
What machines medical equipment: diagnostic / treatment / do you use at the unit?
- Vital signs monitors
- Glucometer
- ENT set
- Thermometer
- Weighing scale
How effective are the systems and machines in assisting with speedy recovery of the patients?
The staff is able to detect any abnormalities on the patient in advance, thereby helping the doctor or any therapist to intervene quickly. For example the staffs weigh all patients every week. The Dietitian is able to analyse weight loss or gain quickly and intervene.
Do you think your dept is making a difference as a Mental & Rehabilitation Hospital Services?
Yes. Intellectual disability patients are receiving appropriate and specialised care. It enhances their safety and therefore prolongs their life.
What makes the staff in the unit win (succeed)?
Staff members work as a team. With all team members bringing their efforts and inputs in taking care of intellectual disability patients, all those initiatives makes the unit to succeed.
What are EXPECATIONS from patients and public /your facilities?
They expect Safe and quality nursing care to the patients.
How do you deal with such expectations?
- By ensuring safety of the patients
- Cleanliness of the environment
- Promoting positive staff attitude
- By ensuring that there is availability of medication.
