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Wednesday, 7 March 2007 Reaching the audience
We had some frustrating news recently about the broadcasting system we use. At the moment our output is pumped down the landlines of the hospital telephone system onto the wards and patients listen to us on flexible soft plastic headphones which are plugged into an old-fashioned control unit.
The headphones are not very comfortable to wear for long periods and each set costs a whopping 4 pounds to replace - even more expensive than a pair of cheap headphones. Fortunately, the Clatterbridge Hospital League of Friends are incredibly generous and give us money to replenish stocks when they either pass their sell by date, become a hygiene hazard or accidentally end up in the laundry.
The hospital had been due to install a brand new all singing, all dancing broadcasting system which would have enabled patients to listen to radio and television on a hi-tech bedside screen. Unfortunately, it now appears the new system isn't going ahead. This is disappointing because it had been the answer to the broadcasting problems that we suffer on some wards.
Each week our request collectors find people who want to listen but simply can't because the existing system is so old and difficult to maintain to a decent standard. We are seeking clarification on how we can work with the Hospital Trust to improve the situation, and I'll keep you posted on developments.
posted by Paul Johnston # Wednesday, March 07, 2007
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