Any experience of Maidstone Hosp?? DD has to have minor op under general.

[WindUpBird]

Hi, DD has a 'ganglion' growth in her thumb which will need to be cut out under general anaesthetic. Does anyone have any experience of the Trauma & Orthopaedics wards at Maidstone Hosp? I'm only concerned as it was this hospital that had the awful outbreak of C. Diff and I don't know how to find out if hygiene etc has improved.
Also any advice on how to prepare a 2 year-old for the whole experience? Apparently she should be in and out within the day, I just feel so bad that she has to go under general anaesthetic.

I used them but about 8 yrs ago! Mixed views really but imagine much will have changed since then.

Best wishes to your dd.

I had ds1 there and dp recently had a knee operation there too. I have always found it to be really clean and well organised, and the staff were all lovely so I was amazed to hear about the C diff outbreak.
I'm sure your dd will be fine, I'd treat it as an adventure and try not to let your worries/anxieties show.
Good luck.

Thanks very much for your replies. Anyone else have any experience of Maidstone Hosp??

My eldest has been in the childrens ward twice with an eye defect. He and dd1 have also had regular checkups at the opthalmic clinic.
I have very recently been in for a heart procedure under a G.A and stayed on the CCU.
I have absolutley no complaints.
The staff were constantly washing their hands and using that alcohol scrub. I didnt get tummy trouble or MRSA.

Thank you GG!