1 November 2024
Ward 26 for their exemplary care when dealing with a recent patient and her husband, who described the staff as going ‘above and beyond’ to show kindness, support and care to them both.
Josie Matthews who is a newly qualified Band 5 on Ward 15/16, on her enthusiasm and positivity in her new role. She has become a valuable asset to the Stroke team demonstrating this with her recent support to the Stroke Specialist nurse during thrombolysis. Josie also coordinated the ward and supported staff during this particular busy shift.
Congratulations to Ward 7 who have managed to get their discharges to 35% last week.
And congratulations to Ward 27 for 40% Pre12 discharges.
A Test of Change 4 week period has begun on the 21/10/24 for Ward 17 on the SHOP Model and Afternoon Huddles Task & Finish Group.
Please continue to complete your NHS Staff survey. There is work happening across our Trust as a direct result of your feedback last year. This includes civility, respect and inclusion, flexible working, Talent Conversations (appraisals) and supporting our leaders to support our cultural and leadership ambitions. You can read these stories on our intranet.
Locally Employed Doctor/JCF Teaching sessions. Friday 8th November 2024 9:00 –12pm (SECC – RSH) Drug & Alcohol Pathways. Respect Forms – to book a place contact sharon.percival1@nhs.net
Quick reminder SGLT2 inhibitors - Dapaglifolzin, Canaglifloxzin, Empagliflozin, Ertualiflozoncan be associated with a risk of raised ketones without an increase in blood glucose levels. This can result in euglycaemic DKA.
Top tips:
• Discontinue SGLT2 inhibitors for anyone who is acutely unwell / septic or dehydrated whilst they are in hospital
• Don't assume it's not ketoacidosis if blood sugars are normal. Check ketones and monitor them until patient is well
More info here SGLT2 inhibitors: monitor ketones in blood during treatment interruption for surgical procedures or acute serious medical illness - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Trust’s Celebratory Awards are taking place on Friday 15th November and the finalists have now been announced. Congratulations and good luck to all our Medicine colleague finalists. You can meet the finalists and read why they’ve been nominated, on the Trust Celebratory Awards website.
Welcome to Mr Ned Hobbs who joins us as the Trust’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).