Pride Taking
Summer 2014 . Issue 9
For staff, members, patients, visitors & volunteers
Help us to stop the spread of infection
We are launching a new campaign this summer across our hospitals to remind everyone – our patients, visitors and staff – of the importance of guarding against the spread of infection. Infection control is everyone’s responsibility and we all need to work together to protect the patients in our care. Our new campaign highlights the important measures we all need to take to ensure our patients, visitors and staff are safe. When you enter hospital, please make sure you use the hand sanitisers which you will find at the entrance to every ward and department. There are a series of simple measures you can take to help protect yourself and your loved ones. As you will see on page 7, these include paying particular attention to good hand hygiene and not coming to hospital to visit a relative or friend if you are feeling unwell. We all need to do what we can to protect the patients in our care from infection. Please turn to page 7 for more advice.
In this issue... Working with pupils to help save lives Page 4
New Children’s Observation Unit opened Page 5
Our longest serving volunteers revealed Page 8
Five easy ways to get healthy Page 13
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2 Welcome from our Chief Executive We say that infection control is everyone’s responsibility but what do we mean by this? It is easy to think that if you are not in close contact with patients on a daily basis, or even at all, that you don’t need to pay too much attention to infection control. But germs aren’t concerned with what job someone does, or even whether they work in the hospital at all. So, as our new campaign highlights, everyone needs to play their part in infection control. If we all – patient, visitor or staff member - take simple precautions like washing and sanitising our hands and choosing not to come into the hospital if we are feeling unwell, we
can drastically reduce the spread of infections. Also in this edition of Taking Pride, we celebrate the incredibly important work of volunteers both young and old. We have seen some of our most dedicated helpers being recognised at the Long-Service Volunteer awards while, at the same time, young people hoping to move into a career in health care have been gaining valuable experience on the wards through a scheme run by the Prince’s Trust. This issue also showcases the work Derby Hospitals does in partnership with a wide range of organisations
throughout the local community, like working with children in local schools, engaging them in creative discussions about health. We also celebrate the ongoing support and donations achieved by the tireless volunteers at the League of Friends, such an integral part of the Derby Hospitals experience. It is by expanding the work we do in this way, forging and nurturing strong links throughout the community, that we will meet and overcome the challenges - both financial and social - that the future of healthcare will bring.
Best wishes
Sue James Chief Executive
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Changing our name - we want your views Derby Hospitals is looking for opinions from visitors and staff about the possibility of changing the name of our organisation. Currently, our full name is Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. But, since we are Derbyshire’s only teaching hospital, we have considered changing this to Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The change would be reflected in the name of the organisation only. The names of the Royal Derby Hospital and the London Road Community Hospital would not change at all. For 11 years now, the Trust has worked closely with the universities of Derby and Nottingham through the School of Health Sciences at the Royal Derby Hospital among these efforts. We also train physiotherapists and midwives, among other health professionals. It is widely known that hospitals which incorporate teaching into their name are highly regarded nationally and Derby’s hospitals already have a national reputation as a centre of excellence for the treatment of kidney disease; in the
care of Parkinson’s disease; in the world-renowned Pulvertaft Hand Centre and in the treatment of diabetes amongst others. The costs associated with the name change would relate to signage and stationery, and it is planned that stationery would be phased out rather than destroyed.
From... ...to Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
It is therefore proposed that we change our name - but we want your views on the move. We would like to know how you feel about the change. Please send your comments and views by 30 September 2014 to: Tosca Fairchild Director of Corporate Affairs Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Royal Derby Hospital Trust HQ, Level 5 Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Or email Tosca.fairchild@nhs.net
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A century celebrated at the former Derbyshire Royal Infirmary An exhibition capturing the last 100 years of Derby Hospitals could be turned into a book, released in time for Christmas. Derby Hospitals Charity and Arts Programme has put together a special display which explores the last century of the London Road Community Hospital, and the building’s former incarnation as the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary. The project, which is being held for staff and former colleagues, particularly acknowledges the part the building and those working and volunteering there, has played in the lives of local people and the wider community. At the recent launch event for the exhibition, visitors, including retired staff, brought with them artefacts from the past, including photos and scrapbooks to add to the memorabilia on display. Former nurse Betty Cocker, 95, who worked at the DRI during the Second World War, visited the exhibition on the opening day. She donated an old photo of herself in uniform and an autograph book with quite a few autographs of
the soldiers she treated. She also recorded some of her memories. Staff across the Trust have been asked to contribute to the timeline, capturing 100 years of healthcare, throughout the summer at a series of drop-in sessions which will be advertised. It’s hoped to bring a display to the Royal Derby Hospital during the summer. In September, staff on wards at London Road Community Hospital will be invited to create their own displays, building on the memories of staff and supported by workshops from the arts team. Work is also beginning on a memory wall to mark the location of the old hospital. And at the end of the year the project will be captured in book form which we hope to offer for sale, in time for Christmas. Anyone who wishes to add their memories or mementoes to the exhibition should call Maureen Levick on 01332 258168 for further details.
Leading the way We are celebrating after being shortlisted for a number of major healthcare awards this year
The HSJ Value in Healthcare Awards Derby Hospitals has been nominated in both the Value and Improvement in Telehealth, and Value and Improvement in Information Technology categories. For telehealth, the Trust submitted an entry detailing its use of Skype technology for patients on dialysis at home. Skype allows users to communicate by voice, video and text over the internet and the service is used at the Royal Derby Hospital so that patients can have
a communication link with staff at the hospital from the comfort of their home, giving blood pressure and heart rate readings and talking through any issues on a one-toone basis. And in information technology, Derby Hospitals is in the running for the development of its GP App, a software package which offers information on urgent and clinical hospital services available at the touch of a button, round the clock, in any location, on smart-phones, tablets or desktop-PCs. The winners will be announced at a ceremony, to be held in London, in September.
The 2014 Healthcare People Management Awards In these good practice awards, we were nominated in the Excellence in Improving Employee Health and Wellbeing category, particularly for our work reducing the number of days taken off by staff due to stress, depression and anxiety through the promotion of mental wellbeing.
The HSJ Patient Safety Awards We had six projects chosen as finalists, including our Making Your Moment Matter campaign, which promises high quality care for all patients; the Home from Hospital Volunteering scheme, which sees volunteers visiting patients at home after they leave hospital and our Training Passport a mobile phone application which tracks staff training, ensuring staff are kept up to date.
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Partnership working: How we are helping children to stay safe
Young pupils have learned about the dangers of smoking and sun damage, after experts from Derby Hospitals visited their schools to talk with them. School visits are one of the ways in which the Trust works in partnership with a number of organisations offering care and learning across the community. Sonia Greenwood, Asthma Nurse Specialist with the Royal Derby Hospital, visited youngsters at Wessington Primary School, teaching them about the respiratory system and diseases and conditions which can develop within it. She worked with the children, getting them to design posters warning of the dangers of smoking. And after Denby School pupil Freya-Elise Oldfield wrote to Derby Hospitals to complain about smokers outside the hospital doors, she was asked to back our new Think Again campaign to make the Trust smoke-free.
One of our health promotion nurses also visited Freya’s school to talk to pupils there about the dangers of smoking and to encourage them to design posters warning against the deadly habit.
who is hoping to become a doctor. It was Alistair’s suggestion to run a poster competition for local primary schools in Derby and so he wrote a letter to all primary schools in the city.
These posters were then judged and the winning selections are to be put up around the hospital to deter people from smoking on the site.
Two Derby Hospitals cancer nurses, along with consultant dermatologist Tanya Bleiker, helped Alistair to judge the posters and there were prizes awarded to the winners.
Another poster competition was also held to help make children aware of the dangers of exposure to sun.
What’s more, those winning posters have been framed and hung on permanent display in the dermatology department at London Road Community Hospital.
Dermatology experts from the Trust teamed up with Alistair Robson, a sixth form volunteer who has been working on the wards at the hospital since last September and
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Young artists help open new children’s observation unit Young artists have seen their work displayed on the walls of a new children’s observation ward at Derby Hospitals. The youngsters were picked as winners in a contest held among local schools to find artwork to be used in the newly-constructed Paediatric Observation Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital. Dozens of entries from three age groups were put forward, and the winning images have been framed and displayed on one of the unit’s walls. Four-year-old Ava Tooth, of Lawn Primary School was the winner in the 1-5 age group; nine-year-old Starr Bell, of Chaddesden Park Primary School took the prize in the 5-10 category; and 11-year-old Kim Sibanda, of Cotton Farm Primary School, won the 10+ group. All three were invited to help officially open the centre in July. The five-bedded Paediatric Observation Unit, based in the Royal Derby Hospital’s emergency
department, is helping children who are likely to need less than eight hours observation avoid being admitted as an inpatient, which can be distressing. Instead, they can now go directly to the observation ward which is staffed by the same children’s doctors and nurses that work in the children’s emergency department. This means that families will get to go home sooner and makes sure they see the same familiar faces for the whole of their stay.
Top doctors fly in from Hong Kong to see new Derby unit Two of the first visitors to the new children’s observation unit flew nearly 6,000 miles to get a glimpse. Dr Hiu Fai Ho and Dr Gordon Wong travelled from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Hong Kong to see how the Royal Derby Hospital’s Children’s Emergency Department is run.
Dr Ho is the deputy chief executive of the QEH, the largest hospital in Hong Kong and said the visit to Derby was prompted by plans to expand the hospital where he worked. He said: “Currently, we do not have a separate children’s hospital but we will build one as part of the new extension. We have come to Derby to see how they are running theirs because there is nothing in Hong Kong to compare to it.
“It seems very well organised and we have learned a lot.”
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Do you want to become an Environmental Champion? Derby Hospitals is once again offering staff free training to learn how to save the world - at least in the environmental sense. Over the past year the Trust has trained 25 Environmental Champions to act as ambassadors in promoting environmentally-friendly behaviour and actions at home and at work. In November, it is holding the sessions again. The training each Environmental Champion receives covers things like: • Cutting your carbon footprint • Environmentally-friendly travel options to work • Raising awareness of the importance of energy efficiency in wards and departments • Looking at ways we can all save energy; switching off lights and turning off unnecessary plugs • How to reduce or reuse waste • How gas, electricity and water is measured at the hospital, and how it can be saved
So much help from our Friends The League of Friends has announced that in the past year, it has donated vital medical equipment worth more than £240,000. The volunteer group works across Derby Hospitals tirelessly, running shops and tea bars at both the Royal Derby Hospital and the London Road Community Hospital. Staff and patients alike buy
sandwiches, drinks and cakes from their stalls and trollies. All profits from this work are donated back to the hospitals for the purchase of much needed medical equipment, including nerve monitors, beds, televisions, furniture, a patient buggy and much more. Their donations helped completely refurbish a day room at the London Road Community Hospital.
Amount spent during 2013 -14 n Friends of London Road Community Hospital £81,905.15 n Friends of Royal Derby Hospital £90,875.00
• Analysing the Trust’s Sustainable Development Strategy for 2014
n The Children’s Hospital League of Friends £32,368.47
Anyone interested in learning these genuinely world-saving skills should contact Andrea Shaw, transport officer, at andrea.shaw3@nhs.net or call her on 01332 789206.
n Friends of the Baby Unit £35,728.60 n TOTAL
£240,877.22
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Behind the headlines Plans for the former DRI site There has been keen media scrutiny over the future of the former DRI site, in London Road. Since the closure of the DRI in 2009, the land has been split into two parts: the London Road Community Hospital and the 18acre derelict part. The future of the vacant site has been a source of public debate since the former hospital was closed but after two bids were put forward – one from supermarket chain Morrisons and another from a housing developer wanting to build 400 homes – it looked like the land would be redeveloped. However, in May the Derby Telegraph reported that Morrisons had pulled out of the deal, leaving the future of a large part of the vacant site uncertain. Although the plans for 400 homes remain in place, this
news was disappointing. As Paul Brooks, Associate Director of Facilities Management and Patient Experience, said: “For us, it’s a blow. It always is when a developer pulls out “But we’re resilient in Derby and we’re going to remarket the site. I’d like to see a community-type housing scheme on there that is very-much centred around public health.” Since then, the Trust has applied to the Department of Health for £3.7m to demolish the buildings and to clear the site, making it a more attractive proposition for developers. The Estates and Facilities team at Derby Hospitals has recently learned that the grant has been approved and a forward plan is now being drawn up to clear the site over the next 12 months.
BBC Radio Derby goes behind the scenes at the RDH Ever wondered how the pathology labs manage to handle all those hundreds of thousands of blood tests so quickly? Or what the strangest injury an experienced A&E nurse has ever seen? All these questions and many more were answered during a week-long series of features, run on BBC Radio Derby, looking behind the scenes at the Royal Derby Hospital. Mid-morning presenter Sally Pepper visited the hospital on a number of occasions to record five shows for her radio programme, each one focusing on a different area of hospital work. Four of these were “pre-recorded”, with interviews carried out,
edited, and produced before the programme went on-air. These four shows focused on pathology, the labour ward, the stroke unit and A&E, and were aired over one week from Monday to Thursday. But the fifth and final show, broadcast on the Friday, went out live, with Sally and her production team creating an impromptu studio in a small room in the outpatient’s reception of the children’s hospital. From there, she broadcasted a three-hour programme, venturing out and about around the children’s hospital and interviewing youngsters and their families. The series was warmly received by listeners, with many joining in on social media sites like Twitter to praise the hospital and discuss their enjoyment of the programmes.
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Infection control: How you can help This summer we launch a new campaign across our hospitals to remind everyone - our patients, visitors and staff - of the importance of guarding against the spread of infection. Here we look at what infection control is and why it is so vital that everyone takes responsibility for it. If you are a patient please wash your hands after using the toilet and before eating, do not touch your wounds or any medical device and tell staff straight away if you have diarrhoea Please do not visit a loved one if you are unwell and make sure you use the hand sanitiser when entering and leaving wards and departments Not all infections are caused in hospital. The same infections are found in the community as well and this is why we test for certain infections, such as MRSA, when you are admitted to hospital By identifying the bacteria responsible for an infection we can treat it with the right antibiotics, if these are needed Good hand hygiene is important whether or not you are in hospital as this is the most important way all of us can help to stop the spread of infection
Infection Control: What it Means to Me Sally Denman “As a Matron it is my responsibility to ensure that, by effective leadership, we provide a high standard of care to our patients in relation to infection control and prevention. “During my daily clinical visits I observe clinical practice and challenge any non-compliance with the individual staff member at the time.”
Miriam Brown “My role as ward receptionist is primarily admin based however I am often in and out of patient rooms.”
Hannah Casey “As a ward Sister infection control is a part of my every day work. I am committed to ensuring high standards and best practice is maintained by all ward staff, patients and visitors. I achieve this by being a role model, conducting monthly audits and keeping staff up to date with training”.
“To lower the risk of infection I keep to the rules that clinical staff adhere to, such as; washing my hands thoroughly throughout the day, keeping to the ‘bare below the elbow’ rule, using hand sanitiser every time I enter and leave new rooms.”
Trauma and Orthopaedics: Infection Control accredited The Trauma and Orthopaedics unit at Derby Hospitals has become the first department as a whole to gain accredited recognition of their work to control infection. Derby Hospitals’ Infection Control Accreditation Programme runs across the Royal Derby Hospital and the London Road Community Hospital. The programme sets standards for infection prevention and control in wards, outpatient areas and all clinical areas. From left to right, consultant David Clark, matron Linda Murphy and general manager Rob Walker
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Young volunteers get Princely experience in healthcare
Young volunteers from the Prince’s Trust have been seeing first hand how we care for patients at Derby Hospitals. Around a dozen youngsters have been experiencing what life is like as an employee of the Trust, in a variety of different roles. Over the course of four weeks, the volunteers experience aspects of patient care and ward administration in areas like physiotherapy, trauma and orthopaedic work, specialist nursing for children and diabetic care. For many of the volunteers, it has been their first taste of healthcare and for some, the experience was eye-opening. Nafisa Ali, 18, spent four weeks on Ward 310, shadowing nurses throughout their daily duties. Having just finished sixth form and wanting to embark on a career in healthcare, Nafisa relished the chance to gain valuable experience.
She said: “I want to go to university to study nursing so this is really useful. The first week I was here I spent just getting to know people working on the ward.
Everyone has been really friendly and given me time and talked to me. “I’ve now got my own uniform and I’ve been helping with patients, learning how to empty catheters and helping to check blood pressure.” She said it was working with patients which gave her most satisfaction. “I think I have found out much more about what working in a hospital is actually like in the past couple of weeks than I could get from studying.”
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Awards for long-service volunteers Some of Derby Hospitals’ most distinguished volunteers have been given the recognition they so richly deserve. More than 100 volunteers were rewarded for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years of dedication at the Trust’s Long Service Volunteer Awards. Almost 500 volunteers provide a crucial service to support patients and visitors at both the Royal Derby and London Road hospitals. They meet and greet the million patients a year who use the hospitals, they operate a buggy service, volunteers help in the bereavement office, and they offer a helping hand across outpatient and rehabilitation clinics. Sixth form school students also volunteer, helping in the Trust’s Mealtime Support project, working alongside nursing staff to support many frail elderly patients. Almost 100 pupils take part in this scheme each year.
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Derby Hospitals’ Chief Nurse Cathy Winfield said: “Our volunteers provide a crucial service across so many areas of our hospitals and their caring, compassionate manner means so much to patients and visitors. These awards are an opportunity for the Trust to thank them all for their tireless service and dedication and I would like to pay my own personal tribute to each and every hospital volunteer for the work they do.” One of Derby Hospital’s longest serving volunteers, Dorothy Roberts, was rewarded for her 40 years of voluntary service. Dorothy, who helps in the tea room at London Road Community Hospital, said: “I’ve been volunteering for 40 years,
helping first in the old DRI canteen and now in the tea room. Visitors, patients and staff appreciate the fact that we’re always there for them with a cup of tea or coffee.”
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AwArds Compassionate care makes our maternity team the Pride of Derby The compassion, care, efforts and friendliness of our staff have been highlighted once again at the Pride of Derby Awards. These bimonthly awards encourage colleagues and patients to nominate those staff members who have demonstrated our values in their work to an exceptional, inspirational degree.
The ‘Best Behind the Scenes’ member of staff award went to Andrea Shaw, transport coordinator, for continually trying to improve the transport experience for staff and visitors at Derby Hospitals, promoting alternative, healthy methods of transport, reducing the Trust’s carbon output and easing congestion and parking difficulties. Because of her work, Derby Hospitals was given the Large Employment Site of the year at the first Derby Connected Awards, which recognises those businesses and organisations which are improving transport use.
The ‘Inspirational Leader’ went to Emma Vallis, sister ward 308. Emma was chosen as the winner in this category due to her ability to overcome professional difficulties and situations with skill and resilience, treating patients with compassion, care and thoughtfulness at all times. Judges said Emma led her team with drive and motivation and was a role model for staff, who looked up to her for inspiration.
The ‘Best Frontline’ member of staff award went to Vicki Yates. In choosing a winner in this category, judges were looking for positive behaviour which goes beyond what is expected. With Vicki, this is precisely what she demonstrates, day in, day out. In looking after one patient with severe sickness, she took the time to comfort his three-year-old son who was visiting, to help take his mind off how unwell his father was. This kind of care is care patients remember and the next time this patient was in hospital, he asked for Vicki by name and once again, she gave him her undivided reassurance and attention.
Our Maternity and Neonatal teams have been named ‘Best Team’ Judges were impressed by one patient’s touching story in which they highlighted and praised the work of the whole obstetrics team. The patient, a pregnant woman, was admitted to the Royal Derby Hospital in January, with complications in her pregnancy. Although her baby daughter tragically died hours after she was born, her mother praised the care, professionalism and support that she received from the whole maternity team throughout her stay. She said: “The staff working within these areas are the most incredible people I have ever met. I never felt alone even at the most frightening times.
“Their compassion for me was amazing and I felt safe. They became a part of my family during that time.”
Nominate today Has a member of staff, colleague or team gone that extra mile for you or your relative? Has someone made your hospital experience a great one? Please help us to thank them for taking pride in caring by nominating them today for a Pride of Derby award. All you need to do is complete a short nomination form and pop it into a comments box. The forms can be found on any of our wards, in outpatient clinics and at main reception desks at the Royal Derby Hospital and London Road Community Hospital. You can also vote online at
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Patient safety is our priority. We’ve ‘signed up to safety’ as part of a new national patient safety campaign, which aims to drive up safety standards in the NHS and save the lives of up to 6,000 people over the next three years. Whether we’re working hard to prevent blood clots, falls or pressure ulcers during your hospital stay or ensuring we act quickly on test results and make sure you receive your medication on time, our nurses and doctors are always putting patient safety first.
That’s why we’re launching a new ‘Patient Safety Ten’ campaign this month making the safety of patients everyone’s priority. Whether you are a patient, relative or member of staff you can all make a difference. Take a look at our ten simple steps to keep yourself or your patients safe during a hospital stay.
In Derby we have a good record for patient safety. Despite this we know there is always a little more we can do. Feedback from patients has helped us understand that it doesn’t take much to make things even better and safer than they are already.
.................................................................................. 10 simple steps to keep yourself safe during your stay in hospital Any concerns Your medicines
• Talk to us if you have any worries about your physical condition, particularly if you feel poorly or you do not feel quite right. • Ask us about the frequency of your observations and what this might mean for your care. • If you would like to know more about your early warning trigger score please talk to your nurse.
• Tell us if you have an allergy or if you do not understand what your medicines are for.
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• Please arrange for your own medicine to be brought into hospital.
• If you are being transferred to another area help us by reminding the staff that your medicines need to go with you.
• If you would like to continue to take your own medicines please ask your nurse.
• Make sure that you have all your personal belongings with you.
• Ask to talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about any concerns you may have.
• Ask the nurses if they have informed the new area of care about your current condition.
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Your test results
Safety Checks - Identification • You can help us by telling us your name each time before we give you care. Hello my name is ......................? • Do you know who I am? It’s ok to ask the staff if they know who you are this helps with our positive identification process. • Tell us if any of your personal information is wrong or has changed.
• If you do not understand your test results please ask for the doctor or nurse to explain them to you.
• Ask us if we have made enough checks to keep you safe.
• Ask the doctors and nurses if they have taken action on your test results.
Preventing blood clots • Try to do simple leg and ankle exercises - ask your nurse or doctor for more information. • Wear your hospital stockings if advised and move as often as you can.
Preventing Infection
• Remember to drink plenty. • Ask us if you have been assessed for the risk of a blood clot?
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Preventing Falls
• Wash your hands before and after using the toilet, and before all meals. Please ask if you need help with this. • Tell us if you have had any symptoms of diarrhoea and/or vomiting or any flu like illness prior to admission. • Ask your visitors not to visit if they are unwell. • Ask our staff if they have washed their hands.
• Try to keep mobile, even in bed you should change your position. • Do not sit in one position too long. Ask staff for a cushion if you have not been allocated one. Lie on your side when returning to bed. • We are happy to help you change position, please tell us if you are uncomfortable, cannot move yourself or you need assistance with personal care and barrier protection.
Your Nutrition
• Tell staff if you notice pain or discoloration to your skin.
• You need 8 glasses or mugs of liquid a day to stay healthy - make sure you ask for a drink. • If you have a poor appetite, we have an additional snack service to help you get the right nutrition.
• Wear good fitting shoes or slippers with rubber soles. • Remember your walking aids. • Tell us if you need assistance. • Ask the staff for non-slip hospital socks if you feel you might slip.
Please speak to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions. We are here to help you. Staff - have you signed up to safety? Look on flo for further details
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Let’s get physical!
Staff across the Trust are getting involved in the Get Active - Stay Healthy campaign for the summer, building their fitness and raising thousands for charity. The campaign is being run right across Derby Hospitals and encourages – through events, classes, advice and information people to live healthy lives. Opportunities towards those lifestyle changes include free gym membership and on site classes for staff as well as encouragement to try different, healthier, ways to get to and from work. Some staff have taken this advice to heart, taking part in some amazing feats of endurance, raising plenty of money for charity while doing so. James Realey, an apprentice in the Finance team and part of the Shelton Striders running club in Shelton Lock, took part in the European Marathon on 27 June. The event saw James run nine 5 kilometre runs in nine different countries within 24 hours. James
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is raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. He said: “A quote that has always inspired me is - ‘however slow you go, remember you are lapping everyone on the couch!” Meanwhile, Dr Chris Deighton, a rheumatology consultant at the Trust, has recently completed the London to Brighton walk to raise money for the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society which helps those suffering from the chronic form of arthritis which affects younger people. He’ll be going on to compete in the Great North Run on 7 September for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). Dr Deighton smashed his personal fundraising target of £500, doubling it to £1,000
Trainee doctor Ruth Willott cycled 500km from London to Paris to help fight leukaemia. Ruth spent more than six hours in the saddle every day for four days, making the epic journey, raising more than £750 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. She finished in triumphant Tour de France style, crossing the finish line at the Arc de Triomphe four days after she began in Greenwich Park. Members of the Trust’s Frail and Elderly Assessment Team also took part in the Ashbourne Triathlon, raising just under £450 along the way for their unit. We encourage any staff or patients who want to raise money for Derby Hospitals to get in touch with Derby Hospitals Charity on 01332 785731.
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Trained dietitians do much more than urge people to eat fruit and vegetables but the breadth of their role is rarely understood by many people. They often provide as much therapy and support as they do dietary advice. Here Jennifer Price, a specialist gastroenterology dietitian at the Royal Derby Hospital, talks us through her work. “At the Royal Derby Hospital there are 10 specialist clinical dietetic teams. Some are mostly outpatient/ day case based such as Paediatrics, Oncology and Renal. Others are inpatient focused such as Nutrition Support and General Medicine. I have chosen to specialise in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and treat patients primarily on an inpatient basis. I also run a clinic fortnightly, cover specialist liver clinics and see day case patients on endoscopy and Planned Investigation Unit. On a daily basis I see patients with a variety of nutritional and medical problems. Most of the medical conditions I treat on the wards include disorders of the digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, dysphagia, liver disease, biliary and pancreatic problems. In outpatients and day case I mostly see patients with IBS, IBD, hepatitis and decompensated liver disease. Some of the most rewarding work I do is with patients who have been listed for a liver transplant, advising and guiding them every step of the way. The physical change post transplant is often unrecognisable. Most of my patients are chronically malnourished, so ensuring they receive adequate nutrition in hospital is key. During assessment I take into account possible biochemical imbalances that can occur with ‘re-feeding’ and the patient’s overall nutritional status, current medications (and their side effects/interactions), biochemical markers and barriers to eating well in hospital. Having a good working relationship with the ward doctors and nurses is important to ensure nutritional complications are considered in all aspects of care. Poor nutrition in hospitalised patients is linked to an
increased length of stay, delayed wound healing and higher rates of complication. We are therefore advocates for getting enough nutrition to our patients. I work closely with the Speech Therapist on ward 305 and in fact share the same manager! Sometimes patients with swallowing difficulties are unable to safely meet their full dietary requirements. In such cases it is necessary to supplement them with thickened nutritional drinks or food or even a feeding tube. We work together to ensure the safest feeding option, but also the option that will impact least on the patient’s physical recovery. I also liaise with the Physiotherapists to ensure that patients who are becoming more active have enough nutrition to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation. Along with other dietitians, I work closely with catering management, not only to ensure the hospital menu is heart healthy, but that it is also suitable for therapeutic diets.
Stay healthy with these 5 easy tips 1. Snack smart Keep dried fruit or snacking fruit pots nearby, for ‘emergencies’ or when you have no fresh fruit with you.
2. Keep hydrated Keep a water bottle or jug on your desk or by your bedside; this will remind you to drink more, but also help you measure how much you are drinking. Fill it from water filters around the hospital.
3. Never skip breakfast Choose wholegrain cereals e.g. muesli, porridge oats, granary/seeded/ wholemeal toast, these will be digested slower, keeping you fuller for longer and are also a good source of fibre.
4. Keep active Take the stairs where you can and park as far away as possible from the hospital to squeeze in some extra exercise.
5. Eat a healthy lunch Bring a packed lunch and fill your sandwiches with salad, add an extra piece of fruit or bring a flask of fresh soup, which will be filling and nutritious.
Aside from clinical work I have a few ongoing projects, these include; training package for nurses working in Hepatology, setting up patient groups for newly diagnosed patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and an audit for patients with IBS, placed on the low FODMAP diet. The role of a hospital dietitian is a busy one, but one which is extremely rewarding. Helping patients understand their medical condition and treat it with dietary changes which will improve their overall quality of life is an important and satisfying job.”
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Student Daz starts group to help save lives Daz Newland will never forget the first time he brought somebody back to life. “They were lying on the floor,” he said. “Completely grey. There was no colour in their face, it’s a horrible thing to see.” Working quickly, Daz began to resuscitate the man, using CPR to stimulate his heart into starting once more. Eventually, after a few agonising moments, it worked. “The colour just flowed back into his cheeks, all through his face,” said Daz. “It’s a moment you can never forget.” The 25-year-old medical student has helped to save lives in this way as a First Responder - a fully-trained volunteer who provides basic first aid for patients on 999 calls, before paramedics arrive.
He first volunteered in the role while he was living in Reading. But when he moved to Derby to study a post-graduate medicine course with the University of Nottingham which runs its post-graduate course at the Royal Derby Hospital - he found there were no such similar schemes being run in the area. So he decided to set one up on his own. Since it started in October, the group - which is only taking student members for now - now has 24 members, with 80 more interested in joining. The students have all received full training from qualified paramedics. They have been given a car by East Midlands Ambulance Service, which is covering the
running costs. Another car will soon be provided by the Students’ Union via the University’s Impact campaign, which raises money for worthy causes. Daz said: “We have radios in the car and we also have pagers. We respond within three miles of where we’re based and we often get there before paramedics. “People are so grateful to see us because we are the first medical person they’ve seen in this emergency. It really is a rewarding role.” Anyone interested in joining can find out more at the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/uoncfr
Patient feedback “Very impressed with all standards of care – Staff were wonderful” Ward 207
“Staff are always very helpful and attentive and lots of good humour to keep us all entertained!” Ward 205
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A fantastic experience today at the hand centre #NHS at its very best!! So confident in the team I met @DerbyHospitals
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Cannot praise @ DerbyHospitals enough!!! My little girl was made to feel comfy & happy while receiving the best care!!
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A huge thanks to all staff on Sunflower ward @ DerbyHospitals. Super care for our little “crashed cyclist” before and after surgery.
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the staff on Ward 309 @ DerbyHospitals esp Sister Nicky who went above & beyond when looking after my mum EP this week.
Meet Graham Bragg Non-Executive Director
“Outstanding care, outstanding staff and I felt very comfortable on this ward” Medical Assessment Unit
“I have had fab care and felt reassured the whole time” Maternity Services
“All staff from Nurses to cleaners are very kind and friendly” Ward 209
“My care on Ward 405 was first class” Ward 405
“Patient and responsive staff and everything we asked for was dealt with promptly” Paediatric Services
The Council of Governors has recently appointed Graham Bragg as a Non-Executive Director to join the Trust’s Board of Directors. Graham replaces Sandeep Sharma as the Chair of the Board’s Finance and Investment Committee. He has substantial experience in public and NHS finance and will be using this to help the Trust in managing the present funding difficulties. Graham retired as Interim Chief Executive of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in December 2013, having spent over twenty years there, with roles including the Finance Director and Director of Strategic and Business Development. Overall he has worked in the NHS for over 37 years. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He said: “I feel very honoured to join the Board of such a well respected hospital and hope to use my skills and experience in the NHS to support the staff at Derby to continue to provide excellent patient care.” More information on the Trust Board, including how you can attend its meetings, is in the ‘About us’ section of www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk or by calling 01332 786896.
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The results are in The following people have recently been elected as Governors: Amber Valley
Roland Fitzgerald, Ben James
Dales and South Derbyshire
Joanne Harrison, Nick Seed
Derby City
Allan Bate, Michael Flude, Anne Johnson, Margot Keats
Erewash
Darren Bailey
Staff
Sheena Hill, Kris Armoogum, David Rogerson
Justine Fitzjohn, Assistant Director of Corporate Affairs says “I always look forward to meeting and working with the new Governors. There has been a great response to the elections this year” There is more about the Council of Governors on the Trust’s website or via 01332 786896. Board and Governors meetings are open to the public, come along on: Public Trust Board Date - 2 September and 4 November Time - 2pm Venue - Boardrooms, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital.
Council of Governors Date - 21 October and 16 December Time - 6pm Venue - Boardrooms, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital.
Foundation Trust Membership If you are proud of Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please help us to spread the word by inviting friends and family to join as a Trust Member. It’s free and is an ideal way of keeping up with the latest news and events. Use this form or join on-line via the Members section of our website www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk
Staff are automatically made members so do not need to complete a form.
These talks go from strength to strength and are an excellent way to find out more about how we deliver services to patients and to ask questions in a friendly environment.
30 September
25 November
Patients to People recovery from stroke
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Keeping People Fit for Life
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or ruptured. Come along to a talk by Dr James Scott, Consultant Stroke Physician, who will explain the symptoms and treatment by the multidisciplinary teams in the Hospital and the community.
27 October Parkinson’s Disease Fiona Lindop, Specialist Physiotherapist, will explain Parkinson’s disease and how the Derby Parkinson’s Multidisciplinary Team delivers best practice and help individuals manage their condition.
Physiotherapists are experts in anatomy and rehabilitation and use their skills to help restore movement and function following injury or illness. Grace Pearn, Clinical Team Leader, will explain what happens when a patient is referred to ‘physio’. She will also cover Occupational Therapy, which helps people to improve their ability to carry out activities in their daily lives.
All talks start at 6pm, finishing at approximately 7.30pm. The venue is the Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Royal Derby Hospital.
Why not along come along 30 minutes before the talk to visit the information stands and have a tea or coffee?
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Health information talks
Please pre-book on 01332 786896 or email dhft. membership@nhs.net
Join us at the Annual Members Meeting 11 September Public and Staff Members are invited to this year’s event at the new venue of the Derby College Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby. You can hear about the challenges we are facing, the success we have had and can put your questions to our board of directors. The event starts at 3.15pm with health services and information showcased on a number of stands. The main meeting then begins at 4pm, with presentations from Chairman John Rivers and Chief Executive Sue James. Members of the public are also welcome but places should be pre-booked via dhft.membership@nhs.net or 01332 786896.
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Afterwards, at 6.15pm, we will hold our Celebrating Success presentations. Celebrating Success is our annual event to reward staff who have made a real difference, showcasing the excellent work and achievements of our Trust. Those shortlisted for awards will receive a separate invite to the evening.
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