Care home manager Louise Lambert is always asking residents how regular they are.
She uses the ‘Bristol stool scale’ – something most people who have worked in care and nursing will have come across.
The chart is used to classify human faeces into one of seven categories, which can then diagnose other health issues.
It was developed at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in 1997 as a clinical assessment tool and is now used in countries around the world.
So when it came to her 40th birthday, staff at Ashcombe House in Basingstoke, Hant, decided to incorporate something she is always discussing into the big day.
Louise Lambert said it was a day she will always remember after the unusual surprise was wheeled out.
The staff asked the care home chef Vicky Holloway to create the birthday treat.
Colleague Michelle Martin, who helped to organise the cake, laughed: ‘It really was an amazing day and surprise. The cake was fantastic.
‘It’s because she’s obsessed with bowel movements and making sure the residents are regular. They then line it up what number is it [on the scale].
‘That’s a big issue in care homes – to make sure people are going and, if they aren’t, we have to ask why not.’
Louise added: ‘I have never been more shocked and surprised. The residents and staff have done an amazing job.
‘It is wonderful to be able to celebrate my big birthday with my residents who love life and enjoy having fun. It’s a birthday I will never forget!’
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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/29/care-home-manager-gets-stool-scale-birthday-cake-from-staff-because-shes-always-talking-about-poo-13499489/
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