Hospital MRSA Boosts Demand for UK Home Care Private Nursing
Growing concern about MRSA in UK hospitals has increased demand for home care provided through private nursing support. Around 5,000 Britons die each year from infections acquired in hospital (Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004).
(PRWEB) July 25, 2004 -- Growing concern about MRSA in UK hospitals has
increased demand for home care provided through private nursing support -
according to Penny Streeter, founder of agency Ambition 24hours and the 'CBI
Entrepreneur of the Year.' Around 5,000 Britons die each year from infections
acquired in hospital (Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004).
General and
specialist nursing care, such as following an operation, is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, at fees from under £14 per hour at Ambition 24hours. Penny
Streeter says: " The availability of home support can often lead to a much
shorter stay in hospital, with the doctor's agreement. This is particularly the
case for the increasing number of people living on their own who could not
otherwise cope – and not just the elderly, but also younger people
too."
An initial medical assessment and schedule of care can be booked by
calling 0870 444 3790.
Ambition 24hours is a specialist healthcare
agency, with some 13,500 qualified nurses and care assistants throughout the UK.
The agency has worked with major hospitals nationwide for eight years to meet
their needs for experienced medical personnel, according to managing director
Penny Streeter. All staff for the home care nursing and care assistant service
are approved and trained to relevant Government healthcare standards.
The
home care service offers professional medical assessment by qualified nurses,
through a home visit, in consultation with each patient's medical practitioner
and any nominated family members. Following this, a schedule of care is agreed –
which can be provided on a daily or weekly basis, for example – and may be
varied or cancelled by the patient with just 24 hour's notice, as needs
change.
Penny Streeter says:-
" As a busy mother and office worker
myself, I know how important it is to be able to arrange care quickly and
easily. This is why we have developed a service that offers 24-hours a day
booking, by telephone. The launch of the home service by Ambition 24hours is in
response to the increasing number of recommendations we have received from
hospitals to provide nursing support to former patients, where they've needed
specialist nursing or less intensive carer support at home, often at very short
notice."
A wide range of nursing care is available: respite care,
discharge and post-operative patient support, as well as pediatric, geriatric,
stroke, cancer, and Alzheimer care at home. The Ambition 24hours web site
provides advice on the support available – whether from a qualified nurse or
care assistant.
Further information:
Ambition
24Hours Direct, Sentinel House, 16-22 Sutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 4SY. Tel:
0870 444 3790
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