Flexible and responsive to the working environment. The door(s) open(s) away from you (push). The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in). AMU have chairs and beds so you can be comfortable while you wait. <> false Clinician patient Project Leads Dr Andy Walden Andy is a Consultant in Acute Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Ophthalmology services at Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor. endobj You will be required to work on a rota basis, inclusive of Monday - Friday, weekends, nights and bank holidays. There was a highly visible leadership team and an open and supportive culture. The contrast between the external door and wall is good. http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1136/bmj.m2119 Staff told us that due to system changes as a result of the trusts move to digitalisation they had been unable to pull some outcome data from the system. This topic covers symptomatic new-onset AFin the non-valvular and non-surgical settings. [1] The AMU acts as a gateway between a patient's general practitioner, the emergency department, and the wards of the hospital. 21 0 obj There is a free-standing sanitiser station just inside the entrance with the dispenser at a height of 117cm. The palliative care team was available seven days a week, with the hospice providing out-of-hours cover. Bridgewell Centre. The hospital employs over 5,300 staff. The car park does have a barrier control system. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post. We ratedthree of the trusts services at Royal Berkshire Hospital as good. The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. The ramp/slope is located leading to the main entrance. Its primary role is to provide rapid definitive assessment, investigation and treatment for patients admitted urgently or as an emergency from the Emergency Department, and/or referred by their GP. The hospital does have a dedicated car park. endobj <> Although AMU has its own staff trained to deal with patients and provide care, members of staff from other departments in the hospital are needed in AMU to assess patients and provide further diagnosis. In AMU the nurses and doctors will watch over you and arrange the tests. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders. The position of the Health Care Assistant is to ensure that the service users needs are met and to assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. Staffing levels and skill mix were planned, implemented and reviewed to keep patients safe at all times. There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s). For services we haven't rated we use ticks and crosses to show whether we've asked them to take further action or taken enforcement action against them. endobj Yd$:?%wUFUq1yT"hReuy-j!4@UuRVYe$rFl$WMnonW0a_hay3IW]JwDpA(b`3}zUHoyz)L X% The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair. 24 0 obj We are one of the largest Acute Medical Unit's (AMU) in the country with its own direct access. Dr Joe Nunan Joe is the Ultrasound Fellow in the Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. We are looking for candidates with a desire to provide compassionate support and care, good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. The antenatal unit was midwife led. We rated maternity as requires improvement because: A summary of this service appears in the Overall summary. At least one standard in this area was not being met when we inspected the service and, Number of A&E attendances admitted- 36,193. There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available. Any other browser may experience partial or no support. .Nfknys}vztE*rp)O 4\SW}\vX(=atvJuJP}%tW*hY(. the service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve. The email address for patient advice, concerns and complaints is, The email address for general enquiries is. x][sr~w^LVm. 21 0 obj However, there was a risk that the electrical supply on the unit could be interfered with if the cupboard was unlocked. DNACPR forms were not consistently completed in accordance with policy and there were no standardised processes for completing mental capacity assessments. For any queries, please contact the secretarial team on 01443 443443 Ext 73605 or Ext 73164. The lateral transfer space on the right is 189cm. Volunteers were proactively recruited, trained and supported in their roles. 22 0 obj There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area. Maternity services had introduced a new model of midwifery supervision, the professional maternity advisor (PMA) role to roll out the new model of midwifery supervision A-EQUIP (advocating for education and quality improvement). The Cardiologist of the week sees all acute cardiology admissions to the hospital at the point of admission and provides rapid in-patient & urgent out-patient reviews. xY[o6~7Gy@h/C [A\[R'(w(wVzCwlu:me"0{0}Zl/O,J #oC0q?hVb[SD)&Mv;m(&XFO_]g4yv;0rW'VC0`Mf4U%! bmj.com The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good. All patients requiring end of life care could access the palliative care team. The Royal Berkshire Hospital only performs the procedure for women with very complex medical needs who are referred to them. The Trusts overall rating has also improved to good. Use of this content is subject to our disclaimer, We can see youre on your way to BMJ Best Practice forUnited Kingdom. endobj 10.1136/bmj.m2119 stream As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides. Also, patients can be admitted straight to AMU from their general practitioner if he or she believes the patient needs hospital treatment. 14 0 obj endobj obvious limitations to the above experiments carried out by the clinical engineering team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, pending further experiments we have decided not to use the following two makes . Feedback from people who used the service, friends and family was consistently positive about the way staff treated people and provided care. The lateral transfer space on the left is 186cm. The Cardiac department moved from Battle Hospital to a new purpose-built facility at the Royal Berks site in June 2005. If you meet our criteria you may be eligible for our fast-track recruitment process. 2020 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Berkshire Healthcare Talking Therapies. 20 0 obj There is level access into the waiting room / area. Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle. Perform manual pulse palpation and conduct an immediate 12-lead ECG. siKU-z( G`e AXAq$Hx%% `Zk,~d( rX8eNXS` %>jY As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right. 2020 Aug 29 [Epub ahead of print]. The hospital has approximately 813 inpatient beds of which 627 are acute bed, 66 for children and young people 75maternity. It is a mixer tap. Bracknell Forest Day Services. The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance. We are looking for HCAs for Windsor, Dialysis Unit, who can work full time, 37.5 hours per week. You can see why colleagues like to work here on YouTube. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/TrimBox[0 0 595.2760009766 841.8900146484]/Type/Page>> The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor). Acute Medical Unit A is approximately 171m from the main hospital entrance. There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward. <> Emergency Abdominal Surgery. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32860505?tool=bestpractice.com, Irregularly irregular R-R intervals (where atrioventricular conduction is not impaired). Intensive care MBBS, PhD, FRCP, FFICM Contact Connect with experts in your field Join ResearchGate to contact this. Requires improvement <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 24 0 R/Group<>/StructParents 1>> The women and relatives we spoke with all reported that they received compassionate care and all staff were kind to them. The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in). Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading Berkshire RG1 5AN Tel: 0118322511 . Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders. stream sa There is a/are coat hook(s) 168cm from the floor. There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below. Royal Berkshire Hospital is situated on London Road, Reading and serves a community of around 250,000. 2020 Aug 29 [Epub ahead of print]. Day surgery and acute outpatient services at West Berkshire Community Hospital. XEP 4.25.502; modified using iText 5.0.3 (c) 1T3XT BVBA; modified using iText 5.1.3 2000-2011 1T3XT BVBA 19 0 obj Women were assessed for any extra care needs they may require at booking with the community midwives. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. endobj It provides acute medical and surgical services to a population of 500 000 from Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire, and specialist services to a wider population across Berkshire and its borders. At least one standard in this area was not being met when we inspected the service and He is a speaker for Bayer, BMS/Pfizer, Medtronic, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Daiichi-Sankyo. The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. We rated it them as good because: Our rating of this service dropped one rating. Eur Heart J. This is through our Sustainability and transformation partnerships and accountable care system. The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park. Our rating of this service improved. The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock. There is step free access at this entrance. !\z`\tsLC9lxf6b0_Gb0+n'Zj]L The AMU team consists of a dedicated team of acute physicians and geriatricians, many of whom have expertise in other specialities (renal, intensive care, respiratory), junior doctors, highly specialised and skilled nursing staff (with skills in managing patients with more severe illness), physiotherapists, occupational therapists and pharmacists. All rights reserved. The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm. %PDF-1.4 % The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. There is level access to this accessible toilet. Pl[Kp(p,ztTdnjcB`\ln@mXsXqNQ endobj The car park does not have a height restriction barrier. Any staff shortages were responded to. Ear, Nose & Throat. In 30 0 obj The Acute Medicine department is responsible for the . Although the trust took timely action to address the leak, staff told us leaks were a regular occurrence. Bracknell, endobj We run the Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit which is a 'Same day emergency care service' for patients to receive the expertise of the acute medicine team in order that they can be treated and discharged without requiring admission. Physician associates . The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in). and colposcopy suite, which has one treatment room for hysteroscopy and minor ops, and one treatment room for colposcopy. 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If this service has not had a CQC inspection since it registered with us, our judgement may be based on our assessment of declarations and evidence supplied by the service. s `U75a1l^_3WsVKPYCmQc.~`GQqO.xYS634U1 The lateral transfer space is 156cm (5ft 1in). Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia with uncoordinated atrial electrical activation and consequently ineffective atrial contraction. The Acute Medical Unit aims to provide best practice in our purpose built environment for patients referred by their GPs with acute medical illnesses. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32860505?tool=bestpractice.com Old Ambulance Station, Maidenhead Road, SL4 5EY. Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. endobj We rated safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led as good at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. the service is performing well and meeting our expectations. 24 0 obj Care plans and pathways were in use. Perform manual pulse palpation and conduct an immediate 12-lead ECG. This accessible toilet is located in the reception waiting area. The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium. Medicines were provided in line with guidelines for end of life care. Electrocardiographic characteristics include:[1]Hindricks G, Potpara T, Dagres N, et al. Page run by a physio and a doctor It has 15 beds in the form of two four-bed bays, one five-bed bay and two side rooms. The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). A systematic review", The Acute Medicine Unit (AMU) at Manchester Royal Infirmary, More doctors on the way for North Shore Hospital, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acute_medical_unit&oldid=1136326499, Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) - in Australia and New Zealand, Emergency Medical Assessment/Admissions Unit (EMAU), This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 20:41. We found an electrical cupboard unlocked on the antenatal unit. 2 0 obj The Royal Berkshire Hospital is managed by Royal Berkshire NHS Trust which employs more than 4,800 staff and has an annual budget of 290 million. [1] The AMU acts as a gateway between a patient's general practitioner, the emergency department, and the wards of the hospital. Health Education England South East 2023. An acute admissions unit is a short-stay department in some British, Australian and New Zealand hospitals that may be linked to the emergency department, but functions as a separate department. Leadership of the palliative care team was good and quality and patient experience was seen as a priority. AMU received the AMU of the year award. Due to Covid, the entrance doors have been temporarily designated as separate entrance and exit doors to promote social distancing. https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa612/5899003, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32860505?tool=bestpractice.com, haemodynamically stable: onset 48 hours or uncertain, Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management, 2020 ESC guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with EACTS. (0118) 322 5111, Provided and run by: <> BSL interpreters can be provided on request. Good Enter via the main hospital entrance and bear right. The telephone number for the Customer Relations Team is 0800 587 2586. the service is performing exceptionally well. The dimensions of the washroom are 410cm x 195cm (13ft 5in x 6ft 5in). Safe was rated as requires improvement in two of the three core services we inspected, and good in the othercore service. An AMU is usually made up of several bays and has a small number of side-rooms and treatment rooms. AMU1 Tel: 0118 322 6936 / 6937 . We rated it as good because: Babies, children and young people were cared for in wards and departments that were clean. Urgently admit any patient who is haemodynamically compromised to an acute medical unit. A number of staff nurses work alongside the senior staff to provide care to patients in the unit. There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site. Milton Keynes General Hospital, Milton Keynes, Infectious Diseases with Microbiology or Internal Medicine, Dr Andrew Elkington (echo, cardiac MRI & CT), Dr Charlie McKenna (coronary intervention), Dr Bhavesh Sachdev (coronary intervention & cardiac CT), Dr Jon Swinburn (coronary intervention & complex pacing), Dr Elizabeth Orchard (adult congenital heart disease), Dr Oliver Ormerod (adult congenital heart disease). There is an active program of audit and clinical governance both within the Cardiac department and more widely throughout the Trust and the appointee will be expected to contribute fully to this. Eye - accident and emergency services. Acute Medical Unit Staff Nurse Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust May 2013 - Jun 2015 2 years 2 months. Hindricks G, Potpara T, Dagres N, et al. The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm. endobj Remain on 5mg twice a day for at least 3 months, until you are seen by a lung doctor. If our guide needs updating - just let us know using this form. The Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital have welcomed the delivery of sixteen new high-tech beds and mattresses which improve the How we use your personal information (PDF), Why the NHS collects information about you and how it is used, Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital. RW declares that she has no competing interests. The AMU regularly participates in active research, including most recently: Acute Medical Unit What we do endobj The virtual wards supporting patients with covid-19 in the community Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist. Jacqui Thornton 5 0 obj Despite challenges we have continued our progress towards being an outstanding organisation through our vision of Seamless Excellence in Health Care Delivery and Outcomes and living by our core values: CARE - Compassionate Aspirational Resourceful Excellent. 4 0 obj These included diagnostic and treatment services for a range of health concerns including; abnormal bleeding, cancer services, pelvic pain, hysteroscopy services, endometriosis, colposcopy and urogynaecology services. This is an interchangeable between male and female washroom. The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance. The tap type is lever. We rated it it as good because: The trust has 15 inpatient gynaecology beds located on Sonning Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital. They also . The AMU helps the emergency department produce a healthy turnaround for patients, helping with the four-hour waiting rule in the United Kingdom. Your information helps us decide when, where and what to inspect. % Published 2020 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Send email. The door(s) is/are permanently held open. The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in). Acute Medical Unit A. Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH. We recommend using one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. We can see youre on your way to BMJ Best Practice for, Do you want to go to BMJ Best Practice for, No, Id like to continue to BMJ Best Practice for, previous stroke/transient ischaemic attack, B-natriuretic peptide (BNP)/N-terminal prohormone B-natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP), inpatient telemetry or 24-hour holter monitor, coronary angiography (CT or conventional) or stress testing, late gadolinium contrast-enhanced cardiac MR (CMR), computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA). There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward. RG9 2DR, In There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main hospital entrance and the department/service. #-]\`U The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm. No rating/under appeal/rating suspended The height of the towel dispenser is 121cm. SL6 6DU. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. 19 0 obj Hopkins Ward , all staff were polite, professional, supportive and helpful. SH declares that he has no competing interests. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. There are currently 3 Thames Valley trainees placed here and their timetable aims to provide a balance between outpatient and inpatient care of Cardiology patients with a commitment to the general medical take. NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care. endobj The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access. Acute Medical Unit (AMU) / Your virtual ward (PE) Virtual ward: Pulmonary embolism, March 2021 2 Using your blood pressure monitor . endobj endobj endobj The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet. Maternity services had a clearly defined accountability structure. 2020-06-05T13:57:59Z Patients are referred to the AMU by their GP or by the Emergency Department because they need to see a specialist in internal medicine. The End of Life Care Plan was the pathway patients were placed on in the last few days of life. 2023 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Staff were proud of the organisation as a place to work and spoke highly of the culture. 2020 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). We observed care and treatment and reviewed 39 patient records including prescriptions, on the electronic records system. The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked. The hospital provides a range of services including urgent and emergency care, medicine, surgery, maternity, critical care, gynaecology, services for children and young people, end of life care, and outpatient services including diagnostic imaging. The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access. endobj Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. If you are considering anticoagulation, use the ORBIT score, if available, or the HAS-BLED score if not, to assess the risk of a major bleed, identify (and subsequently manage) modifiable risk factors for bleeding, and flag the high bleeding risk patients for early review and follow-up. 9 0 obj [2] Despite this, many hospitals use different names for the department. The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good. The Acute Medical Unit is for patients with very serious medical problems. When you submit your application, the following privacy notice applies: Your data is being collected by Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, whose privacy notice can be found here. Endocrine and thyroid surgery. Patients were protected by a strong comprehensive safety system and there was a focus on openness, transparency and learning when things went wrong. Prof Ian Pearce - Clinical Eye Research Centre, Mr Rob Cheeseman - The Lowdown on Glaucoma, Reflections of an Anaesthetist - Dr Raymond Ahearn, A Tribute to St Paul's Nurse, Ann Sergison (nee Daly), Mr Patterson's speech at the Freedom of the City ceremony, CaMKIN (Cheshire and Merseyside Kidney Information Network), Thank you for your interest in joining us! The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the ward entrance. the service is performing exceptionally well. Atrial Fibrillation CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc Score for Stroke Risk, How to perform an ECG animated demonstration. There were lapses in infection and prevention control practices. As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides. 12-Mar-2023 23:59. There was a focus on innovation and research in maternity. %PDF-1.7 For the Princess of Wales area, please contact your General Practitioner who will direct you. 1 0 obj If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Senior staff in an AMU typically include a consultant in acute medicine, general medicine, emergency medicine, or critical care. There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s). The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. 17 0 obj Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, Tel: 01392 411611; endobj 2020 Aug 29 [Epub ahead of print]. Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance. HWrH+(Lv{31A6&ASYK ?U9)?4O$[\U\MrURu7|}$N,+*sGiO|RiTIzI The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional. Our plans for the future include continuing modernisation of our sites to provide state-of-the-art facilities for our patients and staff. endobj [1]Hindricks G, Potpara T, Dagres N, et al. If you need to stay in hospital, you will be moved to an appropriate specialist ward, depending on bed availability. The department can also include pharmacists, who carry out duties such as medical history taking. There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors. <> Patients are referred to the AMU by their GP or by the Emergency Department because they need to see a specialist in internal medicine. endobj 3 0 obj PLEASE NOTE: THAT THIS POST IS BASED IN WINDSOR. We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels: Outstanding :4 B#! Let's make care better together. Staff used recognised early warning systems for both neonates and paediatric patients. Log in or subscribe to access all of BMJ Best Practice. - Pharmacy, Upper Limb Physiotherapy patient resources, Lower Limb Physiotherapy patient resources, The Cheshire and Merseyside Long COVID Assessment Hub, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening, Health Institution Exempt Medical Devices, Short Course on Electrical Safety of Medical Equipment and Systems, What to do about visiting patients in the unit. <> Balmore Park Surgery. He has a special interest in point of care ultrasound. One of the highest recruiting sites for RECOVERY and REMAP CAP during the COVID peaks. JH declares that she has no competing interests. Cardiology consultants and senior staff provide twice daily ward rounds during the week, with consultant ward rounds and out-of-hours treadmill testing at weekends, and a 24/7 primary angioplasty service. <> AM declares that he has no competing interests. The maternity service had completed actions to meet the requirements of the saving babies lives care bundle, with the aim of reducing stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and intrapartum brain injuries. GL is a consultant for Bayer/Janssen, BMS/Pfizer, Medtronic, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Verseon, and Daiichi-Sankyo. Effective, caring, responsive and well led were rated as good. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust currently touches the lives of half a million patients every year through the provision of high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. on the right to withdraw consent, can be found in the website's privacy policy. Staff told us the age of the maternity block the building could present challenges to staff. <> This included an assessment for postnatal anxiety and depression. SH was a Section Editor, BMJ Best Practice. As a Health Care Assistant, you will work closely with the Registered Practitioners delivering fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene, toileting needs, feeding and mobility. Review titled Outstanding practice out of 5 Rated 5 stars out of 5. by Laura M - Posted on 30 November 2022. Blackburn and Darwen Council Bus Services. The ward admits both emergency and elective gynaecology patients, and also admits breast surgery and early pregnancy patients. Our inspection was unannounced (staff did not know we were coming) to enable us to observe routine activity. KKtgHq | @Mj/jSWYRC$uZ}O` Au" 9li_Te ~5y7o}o@y]p4zJI\}>)4ii\Hmu|>Ljj5r0"2Q!o^EHs? This is located in one room which has three curtained treatment areas. 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