Harden Hospital’s acute ward has received a new ‘cuddle bed’ thanks to the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary branch, which recently funded the purchase to support patients and their families during palliative care.
Auxiliary members attended the hospital on Thursday, April 3, to view the new equipment and meet with staff and management.
The cuddle bed was a staff-suggested purchase, designed to provide comfort and dignity in end-of-life situations.
The bed can electronically expand from a standard single to a double size at the push of a button.
It allows family members to lie beside their loved one during their final moments, eliminating the need to sit upright in a chair or attempt to share a single bed.
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In addition to the cuddle bed, the Auxiliary has also purchased a single sofa chair that converts into a single bed and can be moved between rooms as required.
This additional piece of furniture ensures family or friends can remain close when the cuddle bed is in use or not suitable for a particular situation.
Delivery of the sofa is pending.
The combined cost of the cuddle bed and sofa chair was approximately $25,000, made possible through the support of the local community and the dedication of Auxiliary members.
Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary to assist the welfare of patients and staff at Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital by providing all kinds of services and assist in fundraising.
Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital provides a 'wish-list' each year to the local Auxiliary branch for items such as medical equipment, patient comfort items, additional training for nursing/medical staff, accommodation, as well as items that are used for all general health care needs.
The Auxiliary fundraises through stalls, raffles, morning teas and many other events throughout the year with all money raised going back into the local health service.
New members are always welcomed with joining the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary bringing members satisfaction and a rewarding experience.
To join in or volunteer with the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary reach out to secretary Mandy Jones on 0401 503 575 or by email at mandymayjones@hotmail.com, mhhospaux@gmail.com.
Meetings for the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary are held the first Thursday of the month, except in January, at the Auxiliary Rooms located at 98 Albury Street, Harden.
To find out more about what the local Auxiliary has been up to and what they have coming up soon jump onto Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/p/Harden-Hospital-Aux-UHA.
Harden Hospital Auxiliary's next monthly morning tea is on Thursday 1st May, 10.30am at 98 Albury Street, Harden.
$10.00 pp - all welcome.
Guest Speaker: Bernadette Corkhill, KP Carmody and Co, discussing Wills and Guardianship.
