Archived: Bolsover Hospital

Bolsover Hospital provides rehabilitation services for patients admitted from home or following discharge from acute hospitals.

There are three wards at Bolsover Hospital. Linden and Rowan wards each offer 16 beds for rehabilitation services. Sherwood ward provides 19 beds but is only open for part of the year in response to NHS winter pressures. The in-patient units are staffed with multi-disciplinary teams including medical cover.

Care was planned for and delivered in a safe manner overall. Evidence showed that staff reported incidents on the trust’s electronic reporting system and shared information and learning within the teams. Staff did not consistently follow the correct procedures in respect of people’s advance decisions not to be resuscitated in an emergency.

Care was planned and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team who worked together to provide the best outcome for patients. Staff used evidence based guidance and good practice using nationally recognised assessment tools. Staffing levels were not always adequate.

Patients we spoke with told us they received good care from compassionate and kind staff who respected their dignity. Patients were involved in most decisions about the care they received. Discharge planning started as soon as people were admitted to the wards to ensure the rehabilitation they received prepared them to return to their homes or supported care. The team met daily to review the discharge plans for patients to ensure they remained appropriate.

There were governance arrangements in the Trust which were implemented at ward level. Staff were aware of the Trust’s vision called the DHCS Way, and generally felt empowered to raise concerns if required.