Coronary Care Unit

Coronary care is a 4 bedded ward, situated on the first floor of Macclesfield District General Hospital and treats both male and female patients with acute heart problems, the ward operates as a mixed sex unit, your privacy and dignity will be respected at all times, if you have any concerns please speak to the nurse looking after you.
 
Patients are admitted from Accident and Emergency, the Emergency Assessment Unit or from outpatient clinics. Acute admissions are seen within 24 hours on a ward round by the consultant.

The staff on coronary care aim to provide a high quality service in a safe environment where the needs of each patient are cared for in a professional and holistic manner by using all available specialist knowledge and skills. The well being of all our patients relies on appropriate and timely assessment, investigation, treatment and care. The aim is to promote optimum health through good communication, teaching and provision of adequate information.  

The team

Consultants

• Dr Egdell, Consultant Cardiologist, who carries out a ward round twice a week, usually a Tuesday and Friday.
   
• Dr Cubukcu, Consultant Cardiologist who conducts a ward round twice a week on a Monday and Thursday.
  
• Dr Zamvar, Consultant Cardiologist

Each consultant is supported by a team of three doctors, one registrar, one senior house officer and one junior house officer. The team will review the consultants patient daily during the week. They also take part in the “on calls”, therefore are not all present on the ward each day.
 
Matron: Deborah Garlock, a major part of Deborah’s remit is to ensure that the patient experience is positive. It is also her role to ensure that quality standards of care are maintained and she can be seen on a regular basis auditing the unit with the Infection Control Team and housekeeper to ensure optimal cleaning standards are achieved.
 
Ward Managers: Nicki Piatt
 
Charge Nurse: Geoff Huddart
 
In addition to Geoff, there is a full team of nursing and support staff to assist with care.

Other staff you might meet on the ward

Cardiac Nurse Practioner: Julie Walker
 
Cardiac Nurse Specialist: Lisa Broad
 
Cardiac Rehab Nurses: Rose Cooper, Jenny Shields and Paula Spray
 
Occupational therapist: The occupational therapist provides specialist treatment to enable a safe and successful transition back into the community. The housekeeper can be identified by a lilac tunic.
 
Physiotherapist: The aim of the Physiotherapy Team is to provide a specialised treatment plan which will enable patients to achieve their maximum physical potential.
 
Social worker: A social worker is able to assist with the discharge process and any issues concerning discharge. The social worker is also able to advise or welfare rights, housing issues and appropriate support groups.
 
Tissue viability nurse specialist: Specialise in the prevention and management of pressure sores/ulcers and wound dressings.
 
Discharge co-ordinator: Will assist with your discharge planning if required.
 
Phlebotomist (technician skilled in taking blood) visits daily to collect blood samples requested by the medical team. Nursing staff also undertake this as part of their daily routine.
 
Student nurses may be on placement on the unit.
 
Housekeeper: Supports the maintenance of cleanliness and ordering of supplies and facilitates the smooth running of the ward.  
 
All staff will introduce themselves to you but if you are at all unclear please ask.

Visit the who's who section for more information

Hand washing

Infection control is an issue at the forefront of most people’s minds when coming into hospital. To help the unit stop infection please wash your hands on arrival and departure, you will find a sink located at the entrance of the unit. Alcohol gel dispensers are also strategically located throughout the unit.
 
You are also encouraged to ask nursing and clinical staff if they have washed their hands prior to examination.

More information

The ward telephone numbers are: 01625 661016
 
If relatives are ringing to enquire about your condition please nominate one of your family members to be a single point of contact to reduce the numbers of calls to the ward.
 
Please note that the use of mobiles phones is not permitted on the ward.
 
If you would like to arrange an appointment to see either consultant, please contact the secretary direct from Monday to Friday.

Name	Number
Dr Egdells’ secretary	01625 661317
Dr Cubukcu’s  secretary	01626 663234
Dr Zamvar’s secretary	01625 663929

 

 

The consultant and nursing staff cannot discuss patient care or treatment over the telephone due to patient confidentiality.