Redevelopment - Nazareth Ward in CHI at Crumlin
With the incredible generosity of our supporters, Children’s Health Foundation has funded the redevelopment of Nazareth Ward – the oldest baby ward in CHI at Crumlin, and fondly called Naz Ward by many.
First built in the 1950s, Nazareth Ward’s rooms were not equipped to accommodate essential modern equipment, and parents slept on the floor. In spite of the challenged 2020 posed, this much-needed refurbishment progressed safely and has made an incredible difference to the comfort and care of our smallest patients and their families in CHI at Crumlin.
We are delighted to share that so far, seventeen patient rooms and the treatment room have been upgraded. Six of these rooms include a small but critical extension, that gives parents enough space to fully extend the new chair beds without disturbing the cot that their little baby is resting in.
The lighting in the rooms has also been replaced with dual-level low power lighting. In the past, parents tended not to switch on the ceiling lights during the night, for fear of disturbing their sleeping baby. Task lighting and additional sockets have now been installed beside the chair beds, to provide softer light and easy access to charge devices such a mobile phones or laptops – allowing parents to more easily keep in touch with family, friends and work, during this difficult time away from home.
The treatment room was also upgraded to meet modern healthcare standards, with new lighting and easy-clean surfaces installed. New shelving systems were installed in the store rooms and the staff changing area and shower was also upgraded.
“It’s amazing to see the difference in the rooms of Naz Ward. Those nights of trying to snatch a few hours sleep while sitting up, or sleeping in what was a very cramped space on the floor, are gone. I know that this upgrade will make all the difference to the families who stay there and will provide them with much-needed comfort in a difficult time.” – Catherine, mam of David who was a patient on Naz Ward.