 main concern is poor patient flow through the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran, which opened only two years ago.They also had concerns about potential cross contamination in the "Covid corridor", out of date medicines and the security of harmful substances.Aneurin Bevan health board said it welcomed the findings. Staff told inspectors they could not always deliver the standard of care they wanted to, due to increasing pressures and demand on the department.This report mirrors concerns raised in a previous inspection of Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, where patients were found sitting on bins in waiting areas.The Grange, Wales' newest hospital, which opened on 17 November, 2020, has come under heavy criticism.A report by the Royal College of Physicians in 2021 found that some trainee doctors and consultants were scared to come to work, with chronic understaffing and excessive workloads.Earlier this year the hospital's medical director said the site needed to expand because demand had been higher than anticipated.Media caption, About three-quarters of patients will be treated in their own rooms with ensuite facilitiesThe health board said it had acknowledged and responded to concerns raised, adding: "We're also pleased to see that the report highlights the hard work and dedication of our staff during periods of extreme pressure on our services, during which patients were treated with courtesy, dignity and respect."Today's report paints a more positive picture of the running of the hospital, with staff feeling supported and patients praising the medical teams and their treatment.However, the flow of patients through the hospital is hindering care.Inspectors said until it can be improved, "the health board will find){kind=link}
Urgent improvements are being called for at a new south Wales hospital’s emergency department.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ (HIW) main concern is poor patient flow through the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran, which opened only two years ago.
They also had concerns about potential cross contamination in the “Covid corridor”, out of date medicines and the security of harmful substances.
Aneurin Bevan health board said it welcomed the findings.
Staff told inspectors they could not always deliver the standard of care they wanted to, due to increasing pressures and demand on the department.