Medical Unit at Epworth Freemasons
The Medical Unit (Ward Ground East) at Epworth Freemasons is located on the Ground Floor and has 29 acute beds. Patients are admitted either directly to the unit or via the Emergency Department at Epworth Richmond.
The Medical Unit has an integrated team approach to ensure the highest quality of patient care across a range of specialties including:
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Haematology
- Nephrology
- Paediatrics
- Respiratory Medicine.
The Unit is staffed by a team of more than 30 including Nurse Unit Manager, Associate Nurse Unit Managers, registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Patient Services Assistants.
Discharge Planners assist patients with complex care needs who equire extensive discharge planning.
The Medical Unit is backed by 24hr Medical Emergency assistance from Epworth Freemasons' Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
We are committed to providing excellent patient-centred care to every patient. We encourage patients to be involved in their care with the use of our Care Boards and our Nursing Staff will ensure your comfort and well-being by assessing your needs at a minimum of every hour.
Epworth Freemasons supports the education and training for Junior Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Staff. Our Doctors may have Medical Students and/or Registrars working with them who may be involved in your care. There are also undergraduate Nursing and Allied Health students on the ward.
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