Most operations have been cancelled at the hospital and some wards where patients and staff had been infected were closed. "Even at the beginning of last week we didn't have too many cases at all. It meant ambulances had to be re-directed to the Prince Charles Hospital In Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. "Obviously a lot of staff have to self-isolate with these symptoms until they get their results back. Read about our approach to external linking. It's just after lunch when I meet Maria Davies, who is in charge of three of the hospital's medical wards. Read about our approach to external linking. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital ( Welsh: Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg ), is a District General Hospital in Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. And it's not just a question of putting in a bed, you need oxygen, connections, along with the appropriate numbers of staff to look after them.". Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working on plans to either close the department completely and replace it with a minor injuries unit, or only open A&E during the day. Andrew RT Davies, the shadow health minister for the Welsh Conservatives, called on the Welsh government to explore using field hospitals and other health facilities to alleviate pressure on the Royal Glamorgan. The workload they go through is unbelievable.". In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. It is also working closely with Public Health Wales to increase the number of tests for both patients and staff at the hospital and says it is reviewing the situation on a daily basis. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Senedd counterpart Mick Antoniw MS both expressed satisfaction at the news. Local health bosses have recommended that a full-time A&E department should be kept at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, BBC Wales has been told. It is understood that the one remaining consultant in A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital will be leaving at the end of March, meaning consultant services will be provided entirely by locums from April onwards. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Local health bosses have recommended that a full-time A&E department should be kept at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, BBC Wales has been told. He added: This is very concerning, particularly as many of the additional cases are linked to transmission within the hospital, and so questions over processes and protocols must be asked., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Director of Public Health, said: The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously. Dr Nnoaham added it was "vital that we all play our part" in helping reduce the spread of coronavirus. Royal Glamorgan Hospital: A&E 'to remain fully open' 22 June 2020 Protesters have voiced strong opposition to plans to downgrade A&E at Royal Glamorgan By Owain Clarke BBC Wales health. Visiting in "exceptional circumstances" may still be possible but will need to be discussed with relevant ward managers, they added. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital have been closed due to a coronavirus outbreak Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board. "It is deeply concerning that infection control procedures do not seem to be working. one of the areas under local lockdown restrictions. Eight patients have died with Covid-19 at a hospital in south Wales where there has been an outbreak involving more than 80 people. That is not in our control. "If you need to break the cycle then that could be preferable. . These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. NEWYDDION DA / GOOD NEWS Well done to everyone who campaigned against the Labour Welsh government & their health boards plans to remove our A&E at the Royal Glamorgan. ", She continues: "The patients kept coming in through the front door but we were unable to look after them in the areas that we had so we had to open up extra areas in the hospital to be able to accommodate those patients safely.". ", Life in local lockdown: the rules explained in Wales, More than 5,000 extra NHS beds to be on standby this winter. Plans to concentrate certain services at fewer hospital sites has been slowly implemented since 2014 when the South Wales Programme was first created. The hospital said the changes would be reviewed on a daily basis. DeSantis won't say he's running. Read about our approach to external linking. That can be very scary and mentally very draining.". The health board said there is evidence to suggest the outbreak has now been contained. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. DeSantis won't say he's running. pic.twitter.com/HHfoBbu2NA. Measures put in place include the closure of the affected wards, increased testing of staff and patients and limits on "social visiting". Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. On Wednesday, 93 new cases were confirmed in the county by Public Health Wales - the highest number of any local authority area. She told the Welsh Government Covid-19 press briefing: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved. "We are an admission avoidance service, but we work with those people so that if they're not able to go home we try and turn them around as quickly as possible. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. Thank you everyone who fought for this!! Betsi Cadwaladr health board, in north Wales, saw a spike in so-called hospital onset Covid-19 infections in July, which centred on Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Royal Glamorgan Hospital (A&E) Typical time in department 1: Up to 3 hrs 30 mins . Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. On Monday, Health Minister Vaughan Gething confirmed that there were 34 Covid-positive patients at the Royal Glamorgan - a figure he described as "particularly worrying". Earlier this year, several protests were held outside the Senedd and health board meetings opposing any changes to the hospital's A&E. Many of these pressures are due to the flow of patients through the entire hospital, or more specifically the lack of it. Dr Biswas admitted that the hospital had not been able to catch up on all its routine, non-Covid-19 work due to the outbreak, leading to longer waiting lists. "This is obviously a major factor in the reduction of the workforce.". It is understood their two preferred options are to make the Royal Glamorgan a minor injuries unit with enhanced community services, while the other is to have doctor-led services for a set amount of time in the day (for example 8am to 8pm). He said this would inevitably lead to patients spending considerable amounts of time on wards before returning to their care settings. pic.twitter.com/xt0Mvr7XcX. The post has been created to provide benign Upper GI service with emergency surgery. We will provide further advice and guidance within the next 24 hours and will continue to communicate widely with our communities, patients, stakeholders and colleagues to ensure everyone is aware of the temporary changes and what this means for accessing services at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. DeSantis won't say he's running. Click Here for latest visiting guidance. "The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously," said Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Cwm Taf's director of public health. Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. Dr Raja Biswas, a consultant physician, said he was concerned by the volumes of unwell patients with the virus now coming through the doors. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. The unit was heavily reliant on locum doctors and had been forced to close twice over the Christmas period due to a lack of cover. Everyone is working flat out. I'm a clinician. Infos et Mto aronautique de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) GB-0631 Menu Fermer le menu. News; Agenda; Spectacles. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Hospital staff left in tears over A&E pressures, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Havana Syndrome 'unlikely' to be caused by US foes, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. What's he waiting for? "I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained.". Meanwhile, a doctor at the Royal Glamorgan has admitted he was surprised by the sharp rise in Covid-19 patients at the hospital over recent days. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board had been working. "You've got your plan for your wards previously, but you can never plan for staff sickness and we were heavily reliant on agency cover coming in and supporting our staff. Maria Davies says some patients are 'waiting months' for the community care package they need, Gemma Pearson says patient turnaround has to happen as quickly as possible, Senior staff at Royal Glamorgan hospital hold a logistical morning meeting, Mark Walsh spent his 61st birthday waiting for a heart procedure at the Royal Glamorgan, Nurse Chezelle White admits that it is only community spirit that is stopping some staff from quitting, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. But Dr Biswas, a dad-of-one who lives in Cardiff, claimed that trying to staff the wards at the hospital remains an issue. ", How to spot the difference between a cold and Covid-19. "We have close to 200 vacancies for nurses . "The waiting lists have to be prioritised for those in the most urgent need. In 2014, five south Wales health boards devised a plan to address concerns that maternity care, baby care, children's hospital care and emergency medicine were spread too thinly across too many hospitals. Infection rates in the Vale of Glamorgan are increasing almost daily now and currently stand at 351.8 per 100,000 population. Les infos de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) : plan, hotels et la mto a. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid patients at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital meant three of the hospital's wards have been temporarily shut. Earlier this year bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk due to severe staff shortages at A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital near Llantrisant. After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. Local health bosses have recommended that a full-time A&E department should be kept at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, BBC Wales has been told. "This will further worry people seeking medical treatment. Dr Biswas said most of the patients being admitted with Covid-19 in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital were elderly and with comorbidities (other pre-existing conditions). In a statement, it said: Significant temporary service restrictions will be put in place at Royal Glamorgan hospital from 2pm Wednesday 30 September as increased action is taken to contain a Covid-19 outbreak within the hospital. 2023 BBC. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, consultant-led maternity care has been centralised at Prince Charles Hospital. "Ultimately we don't want to keep anyone in hospital and there are people we aren't able to turn around. "It is clear that our social behaviours need to change, as transmission continues to occur between close contacts, and friends and family members, who are not adhering to social distancing requirements. In an attempt to control the spread, the hospital is also investigating other wards that might have been affected. Two wards have been closed at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 34 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed there. A health board meeting to discuss the plans will take place on January 30. "Social care is a massive issue at the moment in the community. "We are working with the local health authority's senior management team and Public Health Wales to understand and, crucially, address the issues that have arisen at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital to bring that outbreak under control and learn the lessons of that so they can be applied in other healthcare settings. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Why Covid lab-leak theory is now being taken seriously, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Cases of Covid-19 have been steadily rising across our communities and it is vital is that we all play our part in helping to reduce the spread of the virus through social distancing, good hand hygiene, the wearing of masks and PPE in appropriate settings and following the latest government measures on further restrictions. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas. So, at the morning meeting, all wards and departments are trying to identify any patients who might be able to be safely discharged to free up scarce and precious beds - but they are few and far between. ", Ms Davies-Jones added: "This is the result that everyone wanted to see and have worked so hard for. I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained. Six in intensive care after more than 80 cases at Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant. Read about our approach to external linking. When it came to introducing a local lockdown for RCT and for Cwm Taf University Health Board as a whole, Dr Biswas said he hoped it would help to reduce hospital admissions. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according to Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 2023 BBC. He added: "What is the point in saying to people that they should socially distance, and then have three days a week when you can get a half price meal? "Any proposal must also have patient safety as its fundamental principle. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board says ambulances will be diverted to Bridgend, Merthyr, and Cardiff. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has closed three of its wards to visitors as Covid cases surge. One patient had already died because of an overdependence on agency or locum staff, and the health board was aware of other cases when patients were put in danger. Chezelle White, the nurse in charge of the A&E day shift, said: "We do get a lot of complaints and mostly it is about waiting. That's the main reason this whole system works. The outbreak has been linked mainly to transmission within the hospital, according. "As politicians, we fully recognise the difficulties facing the health board and we have been assured that Cwm Taf Morgannwg will be looking at different models of provision across the footprint.". Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Something went wrong, please try again later. What's he waiting for? Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Havana Syndrome 'unlikely' to be caused by US foes, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. What have campaigners been worried about? Read about our approach to external linking. The department's only full-time consultant had announced he was leaving in April, and it was understood only 12% of middle-grade shifts were covered by full-time doctors. "They have to be in a hospital until at least they are negative which puts increased pressure on the hospital," he said. "I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained.". ", Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of RCT Council, provides an update on today's news that 24 hour A&E services are recommended to be retained at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, along with a review into enhanced local health services at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. Currently in department 2: 60 patients (Busier than usual) Open 24 hours 7 days a week. 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