Overview
The Surgical Ward at RACH has the facilities to care for 18 children aged from birth to 16 years who are either admitted electively or as an emergency. As the name of our ward suggests, we treat patients with surgical conditions but we also care for patients with social and sometimes medical conditions.
Surgical Wards is located on Level 2 of RACH and is a secure area, operated via a buzzer system.
The ward is made up of three areas – six cubicles, and two six-bedded bays. The cubicles are primarily used for babies, patients who require isolation or patients who staff feel would benefit from being nursed in a single room.
All cubicles have a bed for parents/carers, so you can be with your child at all times (including overnight). Each bed space has a TV available for free use between 7am and 7pm every day. RACH also benefits from free WI-FI through the “Aberdeen City Connect” service.
Meal Times
Breakfast is at 8am, when we offer tea/coffee and toast to parents/carers present with young patients. Please note this is only offered at breakfast. For lunch and dinner, meal vouchers are required (these can be purchased from the Pink Zone cafe in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, which is open Monday to Friday until 3pm and Saturday/Sunday until 2pm).
Lunch is served from the meal cart at 12 noon and dinner at 5pm.
We support breastfeeding on Medical Ward. Breast pumps and equipment and a “milk fridge” are also available for breastfeeding mums wishing to express for their child.
Activity Area & Play
Medical and Surgical Wards share an activity area, which sits between the two ward areas. The activity area has a selection of games and toys for all ages including games consoles and hand held equipment. Your will often find the Play Team within the activity area – they are very friendly, helpful and they love to Play!
We also have a “Teenage Pit” for children of High School age so have their own space for “me time”.
Visiting
Visiting is flexible to meet the needs of each individual child. We ask that visitors respect patients and families whilst visiting and that they are mindful of mealtimes and bed times.
Contact Details
If you need to contact Surgical Ward please call the Nurses Station on either 01224 550394 or 01224 552938.
