Team UHDB Award: Intensive Care
The heart-warming videos of our patients being applauded by colleagues after spending long spells in ITU battling Covid-19 have provided a huge boost to us all in recent weeks.
It would be no exaggeration at all to say that our Intensive Care teams at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton have been absolutely magnificent over the last few months as our units have come under unprecedented pressure.
The teams have responded to this challenge by dramatically increasing the size of both of our ICUs, with staff working tirelessly alongside other colleagues from across the Trust as the unit in Burton has tripled in size, while the Derby unit has increased its capacity fivefold.
More than anything though, the colleagues working in Intensive Care have shown enormous courage and dedication while caring for high numbers of very poorly Covid patients, with this fantastic work being recognised with a Team UHDB Award.
Gavin Boyle, Chief Executive, presented both teams with the Making a Difference Awards, and said: “When I think about critical care, the Intensive Care teams are certainly among those that have played a huge part in our response to Covid-19. It’s been such a difficult period but the teams have dealt with the fear of working in a high risk area. I really appreciate all of the work they’ve done, not just physically, but also the courage and dedication they’ve shown during this unprecedented time.”
Dr Sujad Kiani, Clinical Lead for ICU in Derby, said: “It’s been a big challenge for us all but this award really is much appreciated by the whole team.”
The Burton Intensive Care team agreed, adding: “We’ve been working so hard, so it’s really nice to have been recognised in this way.”
