What is considered a serious injury?
Definition. An serious injury is defined as: An injury which is sustained by a person in an Accident and which: a) requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within seven days from the date the injury was received; or.
What do Miu treat?
The Minor Injury Unit (MIU) in Ely, is on hand to treat minor illnesses and injuries such as sprains and strains, broken bones, minor burns and scalds, minor head and eye injuries, cuts, bites and stings.
What are the three most commonly injured body parts at UPS?
List the three most commonly injured body parts: Knees, back, and shoulders. Powered equipment: Be aware of your surroundings. If it can move, it will.
Is there a Miu at Bridgnorth Community Hospital?
The hospital also has a midwife-led maternity unit (MLU), as well as a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) and outpatient clinics for a wide range of specialities and this includes physiotherapy and podiatry (specialist foot care services). In addition to this there is a Day Surgery Unit which operates Monday to Friday.
Is there a daart service at Bridgnorth hospital?
At Bridgnorth Hospital we also have an Adult Diagnosis Assessment and Rehabilitation service (DAART) which operates Monday to Friday and individuals who require this service are referred by local GPs or other relevant health professionals.
Is the minor injuries unit open 24 hours?
The Minor Injuries Units offer treatment to anyone with a minor injury. There is no age limit. This is a walk-in service and you do not need to be referred or to make an appointment, but please note the Minor Injuries Units are not open 24 hours.
Is there a Friends group for Bridgnorth Community Hospital?
By providing same-sex accommodation, this allows the Trust to respect patient privacy and dignity. There is a very active Friends group (registered charity no. 515567) supporting Bridgnorth Community Hospital, which raises money to buy much needed equipment for the hospital.