Caring QHB Cohort Wards presented with Team UHDB Awards
Six wards at Queen’s Hospital Burton that were converted into COVID-19 wards during the peak of the pandemic have this week been recognised with a Team UHDB Award for their dedication and compassion.
Our Acute Assessment Centre, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 7 and Ward 8 were all presented with their awards by Executive Managing Director at Burton, Duncan Bedford.
Acute Assessment Centre was the first red ward at Queen’s Hospital Burton to step into action to help with the fight against COVID-19.
Ward 3, which is usually our Short Stay Unit, was the second red ward at Queen’s Hospital Burton to be turned into a ward to care for COVID-19 patients.
Sister, Mwansa Mulenga, from Ward 3 said “It feels great that our hard work and effort has been noticed. We’ve had many key achievements throughout the pandemic, but the one I am most proud of is the resilience shown by staff and their ability to adapt so quickly to the ever changing environment we are working in.
Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 8 and Ward 7 were also recognised for their exceptional care they provided to patients throughout the pandemic.
Over the next few weeks, a number of awards are due to be presented to teams who played a key role in our response to COVID -19, so thank you to you all for your incredible hard work during this time.
If you would like to nominate a colleague or team for a Monthly Making a Difference Award, please let us know!
There are four monthly Making a Difference Awards:
- Chief Executive Award – Chosen by Gavin Boyle
- Patient Hero Award – Nominated by patients
- Team UHDB Award – You can nominate your team or another team
- Excellent Employee Award – You can nominate your colleagues