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NHS Lanarkshire are urging members of the public not to attend A&E unless it is absolutely necessary.

A woman admitted to two Lanarkshire hospitals for heart treatment has claimed she was kept on a “dirty” ward and given “disgusting” meals.

A woman in hospital for heart surgery has claimed she was kept on a “dirty” ward and given “disgusting” meals.

Recent statistics reveal that NHS Lanarkshire has recorded its worst ever performance times at A&E units – with less than half of patients being seen within four hours.

Patients at Wishaw General were diverted to other hospitals at the weekend as the A&E department struggled to cope with demand.

NHSLanarkshire are facing staff shortages, with annual leave and staff having to self-isolate as a result of contacts outside of work the main cause. As of Tuesday, July 20 there are 81 Covid-19 cases across its three acute sites, University Hospital Hairmyres, Monklands and Wishaw, with seven people in intensive care.

Apple - Android As part of the gradual reintroduction of elective procedures, NHS Lanarkshire is increasing the number of endoscopy procedures over the coming weeks. Patients will be kept informed of any new appointment or cancellation.Judith Park, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services, said the health board was "now in a position to gradually and safely restart some non-urgent elective care".

NHS Lanarkshire temporarily postponed all non-urgent elective procedures and a targeted range of outpatient appointments.

link!However, Covid ICU numbers remain high, and Judith Park, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services, said: “The number of Covid-19 patients in our hospitals is falling. However, ICU numbers remain stubbornly high for both Covid and non-Covid patients and there is still continued pressure on our resources.“There are challenges to overcome before we are able to reintroduce non-urgent outpatient appointments and planned procedures but we will continue to review this on a weekly basis.”NHS boards last week reported 50 recently confirmed patients in ICU (for 28 days or less).

link!Judith Park, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services, said: “The number of Covid-19 patients in our hospitals has stabilised and is showing signs of falling, albeit gradually. However, ICU numbers remain high and there is still continued pressure on our resources.“To ensure our services operate as safely as possible, we have taken the decision to extend the postponement of non-urgent outpatient appointments and planned procedures at all our acute sites for a further three weeks.“However, we are optimistic we will be able to reintroduce these procedures from the first week of March if the numbers in our hospitals continue to fall.“The safety of our patients is always our top priority.

link!The majority of outpatient appointments continue to be stood down in order to redeploy nurses to support the delivery on urgent and emergency inpatient care.The number of patients being treated in Lanarkshire hospitals with Covid-19 peaked at around 350 during the second half of January but has gradually decreased this month, with 235 Covid cases in hospital as of today (Wednesday 10 February). Covid-19 numbers currently in ICU remain high, peaking at 25 in late January and currently standing at 21.Judith Park, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services, said:“The number of Covid-19 patients in our hospitals has stabilised and is showing signs of falling, albeit gradually.

East Kilbride.Judith Park, director of acute services for NHS Lanarkshire, said: “The safety of our patients is always our top priority. Winter is always a difficult time for the NHS.

Lanarkshire with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 is now higher than at the peak of the first wave of the pandemic. The health board’s hospitals hit 90% capacity on October 21 and were treating 220 patients with confirmed Covid-19.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserKaren, who is also a member of the Monklands Replacement Project team, added: “We’ve learned from our own experience and that of other UK healthcare providers that the system brings a number of clinical benefits.“These include reduced harm from serious conditions such as hypoglycaemia, acute kidney injury and sepsis, and better outcomes for patients with acute illnesses.“It also improves the staff’s sense of wellbeing and fulfilment because a digital system is more efficient and allows them more time with patients.”Patientrack information is available digitally across the hospital so that clinicians can instantly see the condition of the sickest patients.Judith Park, who is

NHS Lanarkshire has taken the decision to cancel non-urgent outpatient appointments and planned procedures at acute sites from today.