Clinical Review
December through to February is usually a challenge for The Rosemary Foundation Nurses, seasonal colds and ‘flu, the Christmas holiday period, together with our winter weather, can conspire to test us all. However, it has to be said, in spite of twelve inches of snow and freezing conditions, not to mention the odd viral infection, we coped. Like the Pony Express, our nurses slid and slithered down country lanes and urban roads, while most traffic remained stationary. Essential equipment being boots, a shovel and something to put in front of the cars wheels if we became stuck. Where driving became impossible, our nurses walked to their patients. No patient was left unattended that needed a visit from us – although our timetable went out of kilter at times. Sincere thanks to all: to patients and their carers for the concern and understanding, and to our nurses who braved the wintery weather.
Special mention should be made of the husband of one the our nurses (Jill Boucher, she is pictured in the snow) who drove Jill in his 4-wheel drive vehicle to her patients, waited for her, and then took her on to the next.
In other news, we are delighted to welcome a new member of staff to our team, Mrs Elaine Biles (look out for Elaine’s article) and to say The Foundation received 32 new patient referrals during the months of December, January and February, so we really appreciated the extra pair of nursing hands!
Julie and I have been busy in the office and The Rosemary Foundation ‘Guide for Patient and Carer’ is now available from our website or from the Langrish Office.
Thank you for your continued interest and support of The Rosemary Foundation for it is only with your encouragement we are able to continue in this service.
Barbara Pettegree