Bristol's Nightingale hospital to provide ‘another layer of armour’ against Covid-19

The transcript discusses the importance of ensuring the NHS has the capacity to treat all patients in need. It highlights the design and purpose of the Nightingale Hospital in Bristol, which is equipped to provide specialized critical care for critically ill patients, primarily using ventilators. The hospital is designed to maintain high standards of care and can adapt to meet the changing demands of the NHS, ensuring readiness for any required level of assurance.

What was the primary goal for the NHS during the crisis?

• To ensure capacity for treating all patients

• To focus on outpatient care

• To reduce the number of hospitals

• To increase the number of doctors

What is the capacity of the Nightingale Hospital in Bristol?

• 300 beds

• 200 beds

• 400 beds

• 100 beds

What type of care is primarily provided at the Nightingale Hospital?

• Routine check-ups

• Pediatric care

• Specialist critical care

• General outpatient care

How is the Nightingale Hospital designed to meet NHS demands?

• By reducing staff

• By being adaptable

• By limiting patient intake

• By focusing on non-critical care

What ensures the Nightingale Hospital is ready for high-level care needs?

• Its focus on outpatient services

• Its location

• Its adaptable design

• Its limited capacity