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Norwalk Hospital (COE)
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Number of Contributors: 79
WARNING: Does this hospital have less than 25 reviews?
If so, don't let a small sample size bias you.
Subjective reviews below are relayed merely as a partial and incomplete
research tool.
Survey Questions:
- How would you rate its overall value? (“Overall Value”)
- How well equipped was the hospital to handle overweight patients? (“Oversized Equipped”)
- How sensitive was the staff to the needs of overweight patients? (“Oversized Sensitive”)
- How safe did you feel that the hospital was well equipped enough to handle any medical
emergency that might arise during your stay there? (“Multi Security”)
- How much privacy did you feel the hospital gave you? (“Privacy”)
- How responsive did you feel the hospital was in giving you pain medications? (“Pain Medications”)
- How restfully quiet did you find your experience? (“Quiet”)
- How accommodating was the hospital in allowing visitors to see you? (“Visiting”)
- How responsive do you feel the staff was in helping you with your general needs during
your stay? (“Staff Responsive”)
- How would you rate the parking accomodations? (“Parking”)
- How did you select this hospital? (“How Selected”)
- How would you compare this hospital to others that you have been to? (“Competitors”)
- What other comments do you have about this hospital? (“Comments”)
| Posted by: |
Elizabeth B. (Posted on October 13, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Comments: |
The Nursing staff was exceptional and the care was the best I ever had.
A fantastic team and I felt they really made the first couple of days the easiest they could be. |
| Posted by: |
Sandra F. (Posted on October 6, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| surgeon selected |
| Competitors: |
good |
| Comments: |
I was disappointed to hear that visitors had to pay $3.00 to park to visit me in the hospital. I think that that is terrible! |
| Posted by: |
Nancy G. (Posted on December 31, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Poor |
Privacy: |
Poor |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Poor |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| My doctor operates there. |
| Competitors: |
Is is about the same-good and bad things about it. |
| Comments: |
I was there on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The staff was not very attentive and did not get me out of bed to walk or give me the tri-flo to breathe into. This lead to sticking lungs and breathing problems. When I was readmitted after breathing issues developed, I was not on IV, so I walked around and took care of myself. I felt when I was dependent 100% on their care, it was mediocre. Everyone was nice. I think better hand washing procedures are necessary. Understanding accents was a problem at times, but everyone was patient.
Overall, I would rate my stay as mediocre. |
| Posted by: |
Heather R. (Posted on November 28, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| It is very close to my house and one of the best for Bariatric Sugery in this state. |
| Competitors: |
I am not very familiar with the others in regards to Bariatric facilities. |
| Posted by: |
Stephanie M. (Posted on November 7, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
N/A |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I live by this hospital and my doctor is affliated with this one and St. Vincents. Since this was closer - I selected this one. |
| Competitors: |
I have never been in a hospital as a patient before - but have been there for family. I was very impressed with all staff and the facilities. Everything was truly excellent. |
| Comments: |
I can't say enough about everyone at Norwalk - my initial experience was pre-ops tests - from the sleep study center; they are wonderful people - to the check in volunteers and nurses when you come in for surgery; to the nurses in the operating room and then post-op - everyone is very supportive and excellent. The check on you frequently and everyone was really nice and pleasant to help. I was petrified since this was my first hospitalization and I was really relieved. They are a terrific team and I would recommend them highly. |
| Posted by: |
Pam C. (Posted on August 15, 2007) |
| Posted by: |
Jueleen P. (Posted on May 9, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Darlene H. (Posted on April 12, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| Posted by: |
Joanne Y. (Posted on March 23, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This is one of the hospitals my surgeon works out of. It is close to my home. |
| Comments: |
The nurses at the hospital were wonderful. I was in a private, comfortable room. Everyone was attentive and truly cared about my well being. |
| Posted by: |
Alison C. (Posted on December 19, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| It was the only hospital my surgeon worked out of |
| Competitors: |
I had a better experience at this hospital than any other I've been to |
| Comments: |
The staff was awesome...could'nt have asked for a better experience! |
| Posted by: |
Lara D. (Posted on October 25, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This is the hospital that the surgeon operates at |
| Competitors: |
It is better then the hospital in the town where I live |
| Comments: |
The hospital was clean, the staff was great, I live in Stamford and I would prefer to go to Norwalk Hospital |
| Posted by: |
Leona B. (Posted on October 16, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| this is where my doctor is. |
| Competitors: |
needs a serious decor update |
| Posted by: |
Melody C. (Posted on October 15, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I was raised in the City of Norwalk and knew this hospital was the best for my procedure |
| Competitors: |
Top Notch |
| Comments: |
Overall, the staff at Norwalk Hospital were terrific. |
| Posted by: |
Melody C. (Posted on October 15, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I was raised in the City of Norwalk and knew this hospital was the best for my procedure |
| Competitors: |
Top Notch |
| Comments: |
Overall, the staff at Norwalk Hospital were terrific. |
| Posted by: |
Jo M. (Posted on October 15, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| My Doctor |
| Competitors: |
Good |
| Comments: |
GREAT |
| Posted by: |
Deena M. (Posted on October 15, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| Competitors: |
This one is cleaner and in a better neighborhood. The staff was AMAZING!!! |
| Comments: |
I would go back again and again without thinking twice about it!!! |
| Posted by: |
Yadira R. (Posted on October 14, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Comments: |
Norwalk Hospital is an excellent hoispital. I recommend tha hospital to anyone. |
| Posted by: |
Michaelann C. (Posted on October 13, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It is near my home and associated with my surgeon. |
| Competitors: |
Its an excellent facility. |
| Comments: |
All aspects of my pre-op, operative, and post-op experiences were simple, well-organized, and caring. I was very satisfied with this facility for my surgery. |
| Posted by: |
Brenda H. (Posted on October 12, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Sandy M. (Posted on October 12, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| It's the next town to where I live and where the doctor I selected did his surgeries. |
| Competitors: |
I've only been in Greenwich Hospital years ago to have babies. I was in Norwalk for 2 1/2 months with this surgery and I can't speak more highly about all of the staff - ICU nurses, aides, rehab people. |
| Comments: |
See above. |
| Posted by: |
Sheri R. (Posted on October 12, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I live in Norwalk and have had many opportunities to be not only a visitor, but a patient. I am extremely comfortable recommending this hopital to anyone. |
| Competitors: |
The fact that it is not a huge hospital gives me confidence in knowing that I will not "get lost" as a patient. |
| Comments: |
Norwalk is, and always will be, my hopital of choice. Its size, staffing and general friendliness is a big plus. The doctors there are well trained, its diagnostic facilities are state of the art and the testing labs are all on site.
The new Bariatric Department is wonderful and accredited. |
| Posted by: |
Ashlee C. (Posted on August 14, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I had heard other nice comments from other patients of Dr. Floch that have had the surgery there. I made the right choice. |
| Comments: |
I had a wonderful stay. I was in a single room, with a nice bathroom and a shower. The room itself was very nice. The nursing staff on all three shifts were wonderful. I can't say enough good things about Norwalk Hospital! |
| Posted by: |
Laura O. (Posted on June 1, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Familiar already with this facility |
| Comments: |
Although I was put through A LOT to get the hospital to perform the surgery on a cash patient, it all turned out well and I am extremley thankful! |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on May 18, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This is the hospital I know best in the area |
| Competitors: |
Norwalk has done more volume of Bariatric Surgery than any around, the nurses are experienced and know the in's and out's and everything that a patient could want or need |
| Comments: |
Great place to go and have surgery! Great Staff |
| Posted by: |
Bridget E. (Posted on September 2, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Norwalk Hospital was selected because of the close proximity to my home and family members. |
| Competitors: |
Very equal in comparison. |
| Comments: |
Very nurturing and caring staff. |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on August 2, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| Posted by: |
Jessica M. (Posted on June 2, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| surgeon uses Norwalk Hospital |
| Competitors: |
the same |
| Comments: |
nursing staff not senstive to topical allergies |
| Posted by: |
Judy P. (Posted on May 24, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| This is one of the hospitals used by my surgeon and closer for me. |
| Competitors: |
Excellent |
| Comments: |
I cannot say enough good about Norwalk Hospital. As a RN, I am very critical about nurses, nursing care, hospitals, etc.. I have had two surgeries at Norwalk Hospital. Both times have been very positive..my surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nursing staff are fantastic...and I anticipate one more visit to Norwalk Hospital in the future for postop bariatric cosmetic repair. I feel completely confident and safe in the care I receive at Norwalk Hospital. Keep up the excellent care, concern, and compassion!!! |
| Posted by: |
Pat M. (Posted on March 16, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| fro the doctor |
| Competitors: |
great |
| Posted by: |
Kara F. (Posted on March 4, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| This was the only hospital that my surgeon work with, i had no choice in the matter |
| Competitors: |
I have never been admitted to any other hospital so i can not review an others |
| Comments: |
The hospital was great, good nurses and staff. Rooms were excessively HOT. so if you do end up at Norwalk, don't wear layers. Bring chap stick. |
| Posted by: |
Sandra M. (Posted on January 16, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I didn't select Norwalk Hospital, my Dr. told me this is the one I should really use due to my weight it was the one that would best accomodate me. |
| Competitors: |
In comparison to the other hospitals I have stayed in. I have to say that Norwalk Hospital is the best. I can't say anything bad about it. |
| Comments: |
My experience at Norwalk Hospital was and extremely positive one. The nurses and the "nurses aides" were exceptionally caring and helpful. I ended up staying in the hospital for 7 days (12/29/04 - 1/5/05). I was suppose to be there 1 night. The nurses were so caring about my comfort and the way I was handling the extra stay. My family was able to stay with me to bring in the New Year. I can't say enough about the staff on 6West of Norwalk Hospital. |
| Posted by: |
Barbara H. (Posted on August 24, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| where my surgeon practices |
| Comments: |
could use a major cleaning and upgrade/update. staff couildn't have been nicer. bed was hard to take after day 3 |
| Posted by: |
Martha Z. (Posted on August 6, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I DIDNT CHOOSE THE HOSPITAL...DR. CRUM WILL ONLY OPERATE AT THE NORWALK HOSPITAL |
| Competitors: |
I DONT THINK NOW....I WOULD HAVE WANTED TO BE ANYWHERE ELSE |
| Comments: |
BEFORE MY SURGERY I WAS TOLD HOW GOOD NORWALK WAS...I DIDNT BELIEVE IT TILL I WAS THERE...THEY TRULY ARE TRAINED FOR WLS'IES |
| Posted by: |
Towanda S. (Posted on July 21, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Norwalk Hospital was the hospital that my surgeon used and a family member had Gastric Bypass 1.5 yrs earlier and raved about it and the staff. |
| Competitors: |
Top of the line. |
| Comments: |
The hospital was efficient, the nursing staff was excellent and attentive to my every needs. My experience was wonderful. |
| Posted by: |
Susan R. (Posted on June 15, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| That is where my surgeon was and i reseached the hospital and it has good rep. |
| Competitors: |
wonderful nursing staff and most comfortable beds and rooms |
| Comments: |
everything went well and I had a great experience. |
| Posted by: |
Danie F. (Posted on May 26, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Poor |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| This is the closest hospital both to me and to my surgeons. |
| Competitors: |
I've stayed in a variety of hospitals, and this one's among the best. |
| Comments: |
I believe the staff makes efforts to help post-op patients with pain. However, the drugs I received while I was there did just about nothing for me -- no side effects, even. I stayed up all nite reading magazines and walking the halls the night of my surgery, because I was in too much pain to sleep. Dr. Ehrlich prescribed something different when I was discharged, however, and that definitely did the trick. The rest of my recovery was mostly comfortable. Pain aside, the only other problem is that a staff member or two seemed confused about the nature of my surgery. I have a Lap-Band, and a couple of them were under the impression I'd had RNY. |
| Posted by: |
Maureen C. M. (Posted on May 21, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Norwalk Hospital was exceptionally clean,which I liked,caregivers were good(some did not speak english which made it difficult)everyone overall was very nice. |
| Posted by: |
Randy B. (Posted on May 17, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It was closest that my surgeon uses |
| Competitors: |
Better than most |
| Comments: |
I had only two minor complaints. The intercom system on 6th floor surgical is enough to give you a heart attack when they answer your call, and not enough large gowns to go around. |
| Posted by: |
C. (Posted on May 12, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| It is very close to where I live, as is my surgeon. |
| Competitors: |
I've never stayed at any other hospital, so I don't have a response. |
| Comments: |
The nurses and support staff were just super to me! I felt very cared for and understood, during emotional times. The staff on 6 West were just wonderful. |
| Posted by: |
Kimber W. (Posted on May 10, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon operates from there only. |
| Competitors: |
It is large and well equipped. I am a bit biased with the question because I work at another hospital in the area and feel that my hospital is more like a hotel and we try to cater to every patient. It's like staying at a hotel at my hospital. |
| Comments: |
The nurses on the floor were great and caring and didn't seem to pass judgement about me being there for WLS. They knew what they were doing in terms of the surgery and were really great with some advice and teaching. |
| Posted by: |
Terri B. (Posted on April 23, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| This is where my surgeon operates. |
| Competitors: |
Norwalk Hospital was extremely clean and the entire staff was terrific during my stay. |
| Comments: |
I would go back to Norwalk for any additional procedures that I may need. They are extremely helpful. |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on March 11, 2004) |
| Posted by: |
Stephen L. (Posted on February 2, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon was associated with Norwalk Hospital |
| Competitors: |
Compared to the New Haven Hospitals, Norwalk Hospital was much better at patient care. |
| Posted by: |
Sharon S. (Posted on January 30, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| That's the only hospital my surgeon works out of |
| Competitors: |
I thought that it was great |
| Comments: |
I really liked the hospital and the staff were great. |
| Posted by: |
Deb C. (Posted on December 22, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon works from this hospital |
| Competitors: |
I've only had a prior experience with Bridgeport Hospital where I stayed in the hospital for a surgery. Norwalk Hospital was by far better with all aspects, from pre-op through post op. |
| Comments: |
I felt I had excellent care by my surgeon, the anesthesilogist, the physician assistants and the nurses. Most of the nurses aides were very good but as in any business there are always a few who dont like their job and it shows. |
| Posted by: |
Connie M. (Posted on December 14, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This is where my surgeon operates |
| Competitors: |
I am from out of town. They were very accomidating especially to my husband who they let stay with me the time that I was there. He had a comfortable folding bed to sleep on. |
| Comments: |
The staff was excellent. They have all private roms on the surgical floor. Some one can stay if need to. Everyone was very pleasant |
| Posted by: |
Cris B. (Posted on December 12, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It's my local hospital. |
| Competitors: |
Much better that Yale New Havean. |
| Comments: |
I have been to Norwalk Hospital over 50 times in 11 years, for one reason or another. I have never had a bad experience. I feel that the staff is very professional, kind and compassionate. It is up to you to make your stay as positive as possible. The nurses are under staff, but they do their job excellent. No one likes beening in the hospital, and yes it can be every noise but the overall experience was excellent. When I didn’t understand something they were very patience in explain the processor or the medicine. I could not have asked for a better stay. To all the staff at Norwalk Hospital THANKS YOU!!!!! P.S. Thank you for the nice big gown and over sized wheel chair it is nice to see that the hospital is taking a real hard look that not very one is a size 0. |
| Posted by: |
Frank A. (Posted on December 12, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Average |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
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