July 13, 2014
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Something New
July 1st the new wing of our local hospital, Niigata National Hospital, officially opened. The new 7 story building houses all the resident wards, I believe there were 5 separate single story wards, as well as, all the inpatient rooms, respite care area, and therapy departments. Being that we are just 2 weeks into the month I have not seen all the areas
but we are working on it! Joshy has now had both OT & PT so we are most acquainted with the therapy department. However, last week he also spent some time on the 5th floor doing a "short stay" (respite care) practice. All I can say is W-O-W!The 5th floor, where Joshy will go for respite care, is bright and airy. The common room is large with lots of windows giving a beautiful view of the sea. The rooms seem to be on the small side, but compared to the old wards they are wonderful! The old wards always gave me a turn of the century, NOT 21st century, feel. You know, the creepy old hospital/mental ward from an old movie... the sort of place you won't want to leave a pet in let alone a loved one... YEAH, that sort of feel. However, in the new building, I did not have that same sinking feeling when I left Joshy for his practice day. And when I came back to pick him up he wasn't sure he was ready to go home.
Music to a mama's heart!
The therapy department is H-U-G-E! There are several large rooms set up for various purposes. There are 3 small rooms set between the large PT room and a "play room". The small rooms all have a theme/purpose.
One has a whiteboard wall.
One has a ball pool.
One has children's riding toys/trucks (no picture).
The playroom has 2 different slides and big ball pool and a trampoline + lots of floor space to "play".
Then there is a room with black lights and a texture wall.
I don't have many pictures of the main PT room, because we really didn't spend much time in there, but it is huge compared to the old set up.
Personally, even thought I am slightly curious about the other floors/areas of the new hospital, I am willing to wait to see them... I think weekly therapy, & an upcoming short stay (7/17-22) is more than enough for right now.
The only other new thing I am REALLY looking forward to is the razing of the old 1 floor wards to make room for MUCH NEEDED parking!!
Comments (2)
Sounds and looks like a nice change. Glad Joshy enjoyed it. God bless you as you take care of Joshy and give you a wonderful Sunday.
I know how you feel about "turn of last century" hospitals...I've been in a few of those. Happy to say though that our wee local hospital is bright and airy and doesn't smell. Can't say the same for others around here.
So glad you have something new. It should relieve your mind immensely that Joshy enjoys short-stay.