Annie Zunz
Annie Zunz Ward is a 28-bed ward specialising in Gynaecology with seven consultants. Booked admissions are admitted to the ward Sun–Fri and emergency admissions 24/7.
On Admission
On admission, a doctor and a nurse will ask you questions about your general health, take your blood pressure and discuss your operation with you. You will be allocated a named nurse who will be responsible for your care while you are on the ward.
Who’s Who
Sister Mary Knight is in charge of the ward. Staff Nurses wear royal blue dresses with blue belts, Senior Staff Nurses wear royal blue dresses with red belts, Student Nurses wear purple striped outfits and Healthcare Assistants wear grey dresses.
Before your operation
The Anaesthetist will see you before your operation and may prescribe a pre-medication. You will have nothing to eat or drink from midnight if your operation is in the morning, or you will have breakfast at 6am if your operation is in the afternoon. All operations have to be performed on an empty stomach.
On the day
You should have a bath on the morning of your operation and put on the white gown that your nurse will give you. The white gown is worn back to front. Some ladies will require compression (TED) stockings. You must remove all make-up, including nail varnish, contact lenses, dentures and anything ‘false’ must be removed. You may keep your wedding ring on but it will need to be taped onto your finger. If required, a pre-medication will be given approximately one hour before you go to theatre. A theatre porter will collect you and transfer you to the operating theatre on your bed. A nurse from the ward will accompany you.
After your operation
A nurse from the ward will collect you from theatre and bring you back to the ward. Your blood pressure and pulse will be checked, as well as your wound site for blood loss. It is normal to have some bleeding after a gynaecological operation. You may have a drip or a catheter depending on your operation and you may need to stay a couple of days or a week depending on your operation. On discharge you may be given tablets and an outpatient appointment. If you need a certificate for your employer, please ask a staff member.
General Information
Please leave all valuables, money at home. The hospital cannot accept responsibility for your property. You will need to bring:
- Toiletries, including sanitary pads (we cannot supply you with them throughout your stay)
- Slippers, nightgown, dressing gown
You can receive incoming calls only on 020 3315 8500. Mobile phone use is not permitted.
Hospedia will provide outgoing calls as well as entertainment. Access is via a card available from a dispensing machine near the main door and reception of the hospital.
Visiting times are 3–8pm.
Times outside these hours is at Sister’s discretion.
Ward times
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 7am
Lunch: 12 noon
Dinner: 6pm
Bedtime drink: 8pm
Staff Nurse shift times
Day: 8am–8:30pm
Night: 8pm–8:30am
Student Nurse shift times
Early: 8am–4pm
Late: 12:30–8:30pm
Night: 8pm–8:30am
