Acute Assessment Unit (AAU)
The Acute Assessment Unit opened in 2010 to provide rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with urgent medical and surgical conditions. It also enables patients with acute conditions to be closely observed by an expert multi-professional team, reducing the pressure on A&E. Over 40% of patients will complete their care within the AAU, thus maintaining continuity of care for many, and promoting specialty-based care for those requiring longer hospital admissions. Patients admitted to the unit will be seen by a consultant within 12 hours, and the majority much sooner.
The unit operates 24/7 and accepts patients from A&E and GPs. The unit has 36 inpatient beds, 9 acute Level 1 beds and a 10-trolley assessment area. Facilities in the AAU include fully monitored beds, relatives’ room, a therapy area, a treatment room for outpatient assessments, and a treadmill to assess patients with suspected heart problems.
The AAU is staffed by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals so that patients can access the most appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.
AAU video
AAU team
- Dr Gary Davies (Clinical Lead)
- Professor Derek Bell (Professor of Acute Medicine)
- Dr Richard Morgan (Clinical Director)
- Johnny Wells (Matron)
- Alison Bawden (Charge Nurse)
- Kristi Vanrosenveld (Charge Nurse)
- Cathryn Park (Pharmacist)
