Date: 18.10.24
Nicky Beard, diabetic foot lead for excellent work in improving diabetic foot care for inpatients Nicky is passionate about the service and has been working incredibly hard to provide the best possible care to our patients
To the Smoking Cessation Service on launching the pilot for the new smoking cessation medication –Cytisine Ward 6 have identified their first patient to take part The patient has now started the medication and hopefully will be the first of many we can help to stop smoking using this highly recommended medication. If you have any nominations for congratulations, please email claire saphier@nhs net
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK
Over the last 2 weeks a Test of Change has taken place for the introduction of Hot Slot Appointments for Cardiology and Respiratory.
Task and Finish Groups have started from Wednesday 16 October for Workstream 4 - Ward Processes to focus on Weekend Discharges, Planning for tomorrow and SHOP Model and Afternoon Huddles.
Congratulations to Ward 28 as most improved Ward on their Pre-12 discharges! Thank you all for your hard work and support with the ongoing improvement work. We are already seeing a positive change.
Please continue to complete your NHS Staff Survey. Just 15 minutes of your time during your working day, to share your views, positive and constructive helps to ensure that the changes we make now and in the future are informed by you. The survey closes on Friday 29 November 2024
The new Stroke Pre Alert Pathway went live on Wednesday 2 October 2024.
Congratulations to Dr Shakawan Ismaeel and Dr Nawaid Ahmed who have been appointed as CDs for acute medicine
Picking up early signs of cancer can be very challenging in busy clinical environments but early diagnosis does make all the difference. Here are some links to some helpful advice and some guidance on who and when to refer Suspected cancer: recognition and referral (nice.org.uk)
NICE NG12 poster Mar ch_2024_1 pdf (cancerresearchuk.org)
Thursday 7 November 2024 (SECC) Train the Trainers Course for Educational and Clinical Supervisors – Contact yvonne draper1@nhs net to book a place.
National Education and Training Survey (NETS) now open The NETS is now open to all healthcare students, trainees and apprentices, including resident doctors in postgraduate training. NETS offers a platform to share your experiences and shape the future of healthcare education Your feedback helps us make informed decisions to enhance learning environments, support retention and recruitment. Please take 10 minutes to share your experiences! The survey closes on Tuesday 26 November 2024