KwickScreen helps Bradford Hospitals Charity to receive accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Bradford Hospitals Charity recently added several printed screens to their paediatrics department to improve patient experiences and to help ‘declinicalise’ the hospital environment. Read on and watch the video below for the full story.

A calming influence

A hospital can be a scary place for children, especially if they’re undergoing major surgery, and wake up in an unfamiliar environment. Artwork can have a hugely important impact on patient recovery, and many hospitals, such as Evelina Children’s Hospital, have made major developments in this area. At Bradford Teaching Hospitals, they introduced several KwickScreen Duos, printed with child-friendly designs, to the ward.

Andy Yates, Team Leader for Theatres, noted, “From a staff perspective, it’s good to have the segregation of the screens between adult patients and paediatric patients because the backdrop of the screens helps to keep children calm.”

A long-term benefit for the department

This won’t just be a temporary solution. KwickScreens are built to last for years, and can withstand daily use and cleaning. They’re designed to comply with infection control protocols and are retractable, so can be stowed away when not in use. 

“The screens are going to have a massive benefit for years to come”. 

Andy Yates, Team Leader for Theatres, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation

The trust themselves had this to say:

“We were delighted to assist our anaesthetists gain a prestigious accreditation by funding colourful screens for use in the recovery areas of our operating theatres. As part of the Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme, our doctors identified ways to improve children’s provision. Our charity provided child-friendly screens, which put children at ease when they are waking up from anaesthetic and provide segregation between adult and paediatric patients.”