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Jaime Williamson
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the face of NHS Jobs
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Hand in Hand
Campaign
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IssUE 142
February 2010
Welcome...
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S COLUMN
hope you have found the Synapse articles
on Best Care Best Value of interest. This
series started last month and will continue
as a regular feature as we prepare our plans
for improved quality and productivity for the
coming year. The next few years will prove to
be challenging times for the NHS and it is vital
that we have carefully thought through how
we will make our contribution.
I mentioned in my last column that I had been briefing 300
clinicians and managers on the future prospects for the NHS, and
we will now be considering how best to respond to the many
excellent suggestions and comments we have received.
One of the most frequently made comments was that we need
to describe the challenge we now face, and the solutions we are
looking for in a way that is meaningful to staff. If we ask how
the NHS can find the £20bn it needs by 2013/14, most people
wouldn’t know where to start. Even if we pose the challenge
in terms of the £39m this Trust needs to save over a three year
period, the figure still seems unreal to most people.
What we need to do if we are to engage our staff effectively
is ask them about their own area of service, and how they
might change the way they work to improve care and value
for money. Trying to reduce the length of stay across the NHS
is a very big job for anyone, but making small changes at ward
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level to achieve earlier discharge of patients is altogether more
manageable. And the reality is that the big job will get done
through many smaller changes made by staff right across the
NHS, who have patient care at their heart. There is no grand plan
to ensure we have sufficient funds to meet future demands on
the NHS, just the sum of the plans which we will work up and
implement together.
The Best Care Best Value articles are part of this engagement
process, and we would welcome any feedback on how useful
you have found them. Just as importantly we would welcome
ideas for future articles, on areas where you believe some
improvements can be made, but are unsure of what steps you
can take to tackle them. We have lots of experience within the
Trust, and lots of skills in improvement techniques to assist us.
What we are looking for now is the willingness to challenge
the way we have always worked, and the courage to make the
necessary changes.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my great
appreciation to those who have already been prepared to step
forward and challenge the status quo, and make their own
suggestions for service improvements. We have had some great
ideas put forward, and while thinking outside the box is not
always a comfortable place to be for some people, I have been
very impressed with the passion and professionalism that many
of you have brought to this task.
Please keep up the good work, we will need every ounce of your
skill and dedication if we are to meet the financial challenges
ahead, and maintain our very high standards of patient care.
Julie Acred OBE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S BRIEFINGS
Wednesday 10 February
9.30am
Corporate Nursing Room, Level 5
All staff are welcome to join Julie Acred, chief executive, at
these forums for the latest Trust news.
NHS CONFIDENTIAL
Information Governance Campaign
- if it’s personal, it’s private!
For those of you who visited the Information
Governance stands last month you will be aware
of the Campaign initiated by NHS East Midlands
that information governance is a subject that
every one of us needs to be aware of.
To follow on from this we would like to introduce Danny Durong and
his diary to you. Danny is a fictitious character who works within the
NHS. As you will see, he makes quite a few errors!
Diary of Danny Durong
Day 1
“No one told me………….I didn’t know…………..Today I’ve caused a possible
Patients lost in
breach of confidentiality. I just didn’t know that I needed to follow any
sticky situation.
procedures. I’ve sent an email with full patient details and information on their
“I can’t find my memory stick. I have
Keith always kept his passwords with his laptop and memory stick.
condition to people in the organisation who shouldn’t see it. I received emails
When they fell into the
wrong hands, so
did access
to all the confidential
probably
lost
my work
and I also can’t
information
Keith faced disciplinary action.
complaining about this and I was pointed towards the Transfer of Sensitive
and they contained.
remember
if
I
saved
any
personal
The Information Commissioner was told, patients had to be traced
and
Patient Identifiable Data (PID) Recommended Best Practice on the Intranet.”
informed...and it ended
up
in
the
press.
patient information to it. I didn’t
Day 2
Confidentiality is crucial for
the NHS. That’sto
why we’ve
manage
getcreated
around to contacting IT
It is your responsibility to ensure you know the most secure method of transferring
T.H.E. I.G. C.O.D.E. - look out for the booklets or visit
for a Trust encrypted memory stick....
http://nhsconfidential.eastmidlands.nhs.uk
person identifiable data (PID)/clinical/sensitive information. If it’s necessary do you
know
what will happen if I’ve breached
how to?
NHS Confidential
confidentiality?”
Do you know
If it’s personal, it’s private
NHS net emails are encrypted, whereas GroupWise is not
NHS net account to NHS net account is the recommended method when sending
information, ideally a generic NHS net email account must be used. You must
also ensure that the recipient has a generic NHS net account before sending the
information.
If you do not have a personal or generic NHS net account and need one please contact
the IT Helpdesk on ext. 85777.
No other email accounts should be used to send such information.
For information on emailing securely to Central Government
Organisations or non NHS organisations please contact the records
and information governance team.
More information regarding the transfer of information can be found
on the intranet in the document Transfer of Sensitive and Patient
Identifiable Data (PID) Recommended Best Practice and the Internet
Access and Email Policy.
NHS Confidential
Memory sticks must not be used to save
patient identifiable data unless essential
for patient care. Memory sticks can be
issued to you by IT and are encrypted
to a high standard. If you fail to save
information securely and use a non
encrypted memory stick you may be open
to disciplinary action dependant upon
circumstances.
The Information Commissioner is looking
seriously at breaches of confidentiality
and could fine organisations which lose
or misuse personal information up to
£500,000.
Further information can be found
on the intranet in the USB Flash
Drive Policy.
More from Danny next month
If it’s personal, it’s private
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need you to get involved. Send
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Best Practice... Home for Coffee Better for staff, better for patients
Last month’s challenge was ‘Home for Coffee’. Staff from clinical areas told
us that lots of patients were discharged in the afternoon and that it would
be better for them and the patient if this happened more in the morning.
Through your ideas the home for coffee initiative was introduced.
‘Home for Coffee’ encourages morning discharges
Ward 408 told us how they are getting on with this...
Ward 408 is a cardiology ward with
patients who have had heart attacks
and heart failure. Mary Richards, matron
was supportive of the home for coffee
initiative. She sees that to make it a win:
win situation it needs the continued
support from the senior teams and the
consultants, registrars and junior doctors.
Mary said: “We have welcomed this
change and can see the benefits. Before
we changed our way of working there
Junior Doctors Kirstine Coomer and
Pravisha Ravindra, also feel very much
apart of the home for coffee initiative.
They told us: “We are continuing to work
very closely with the nursing staff to make
the discharge process run smoothly. The
art to this is good communication across
ward teams”.
Joan Newton from Ripley was ready for
a morning discharge. She commented:
“I have been here for two weeks and I
‘A different but better way of working’
Mary Richards, Matron
would always be a snarl up at the end of
the day making it difficult for the late staff.
Now by actively discharging patients in the
morning it has helped to ease the pressure
on staff, particularly the late staff, and it is
much better for our patients too.
“It’s still early days. There has been some
enthusiasm, and ward staff are now being
supported to work in a different but better
way. We’d recommend this to all wards. It
really does make a difference.”
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(left to right) Pravisha Ravindra,
junior doctor, Caroline Fowkes, senior
physiotherapy assistant, Samantha
Patterson, physiotherapist, Kirstine
Coomer, junior doctor, Joan Newton and
Mary Richards, matron.
was always informed about what was
happening, the staff have been brilliant.
Everything has been seamless. When I
went home I was really impressed that
everything was here on time. Even my
medication was here and ready for me to
take. Everything was explained to me. I feel
really lucky to have been cared for so well
from beginning to end.”
Do you have any questions about
‘Home for Coffee’, if so please
speak to your ward matron
or email bestcarebestvalue@
derbyhospitals.nhs.uk.
tor, physiotherapist or another member of the team, we
d us your ideas and suggestions, no matter how big or
[email protected]
February’s Challenge
Be one of the Trust’s top performing team for
discharging patients in the morning
To make ‘Home for coffee’ a success a number of things
need to happen. It is important to ensure:
✔ Prescriptions for patients to take home are ready the day before
discharge
✔ Transport is ideally booked the day before discharge
✔ Ward teams work closely together
✔ Bed Web is kept up-to-date
We can already see that this different way of working on ward 408 is going well. In
the next edition of Synapse we’ll be highlighting the Trust’s top performing teams for
morning discharge - remember it could be you.
This is a good example of where we are getting smarter and thinking about new ways of
working to ensure we get it ‘right first time’ for all patients.
To find out more about February’s challenge and other ways you can
play your part, visit the intranet site and click on Best Care Best Value
Don’t forget to let us know how you are getting on or tell us any other ideas you may
have to help us discharge patients earlier.
Target to
31.3.10
£13.9m
BRIGHT IDEA
£12m
We’re listening, we need to stay ahead of the game...
£8m
Ever had a bright idea which you think could improve your service/department but not
quite sure what to do about it. Well your idea could play a part in developing innovative
solutions for the challenges ahead. The ideas scheme is for all staff and volunteers to
make suggestions/ideas and see some real actions arising from them.
Idea 1
£10m
£5.3m
savings
£6m
£4m
£2m
£0m
Why can we not purchase unbranded printer inkjet cartridges
instead of branded ones?
We have sent this query directly to the procurement department who are investigating
this further.
If you have a bright idea please email bestcarebestvalue@
derbyhospitals.nhs.uk or call ext. 89854.
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What is the Hand in Hand
Campaign?
Hand in Hand is a public awareness
campaign created by NHS East Midlands.
This year the campaign will focus on an
antibiotic theme as well as hand hygiene
and cleanliness, and will be targeted
towards the public, patients and visitors
from 25 January until the end of February
2010.
The campaign will be supported by:
TV advertising
Advertorials in local newspapers
• We are committed to
reducing preventable infections
and improving patient safety.
• Infection control is ‘everyone’s
responsibility’ - we all have a part to play.
Hand washing is the most effective way
of preventing infections.
• We encourage patients, visitors and
members of the public to challenge our
staff and say ‘It’s OK to ask’.
• Hand washing is the most effective way
of reducing infections.
• Patients will only receive antibiotics when
they are necessary and for the shortest
time.
Advertising in public washrooms
Advertising outside pharmacies
It will focus on:
Antibiotic usage
Cleanliness in NHS facilities
Good hand hygiene
We have come a long way since the first
Hand in Hand campaign but still have a
way to go to improve public confidence
and remind patients and the public
that cleanliness and hand hygiene has
improved.
• Each prescription will include a start
and stop date to avoid unnecessary
continuation of antibiotics and
treatment. We have antibiotic prescribing
policies which limit the amount of time
a patient can be given antibiotics before
their case is reviewed.
• Control of antibiotic resistant organisms
- educating staff why it is important to
have restrictions in place/why resistance
must be taken seriously.
Derbyshire Week
This year each County within the
East Midlands has been allocated one
week out the five week campaign to
focus its attention on promoting the Hand
in Hand campaign.
Antibiotic messages will appear outside
pharmacies/NHS premises and phone
boxes throughout February. Window and
door stickers will be visible throughout the
hospital as well.
Awareness days will be held at both the
LRCH and RDH and will include a quiz
machine with 60
questions relating
to infection control
on its screen.
• RDH
12 February
10-11.30am and
2-4pm,
Entrance 24
• LRCH
9 February
2-4pm, Main
Entrance
(...from front page)
Jaime Williamson has won a national
competition to become the face of NHS Jobs
Jaime was chosen by judges from
almost 800 entries as one of 15
winners to feature on the NHS Jobs
website (www.jobs.nhs.uk) and
promotional materials.
NHS Jobs is the dedicated recruitment
services for the NHS, advertising around
20,000 jobs every month.
The fifteen winners will appear on the
site as the new faces of NHS Jobs to
demonstrate the diversity of the NHS
workforce and encourage people to take
a look at the opportunities available in the
NHS.
Jaime has worked in the NHS for nine
years as a catering assistant and is a valued
member of staff at the Trust. The judges
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were particularly impressed with Jamie’s
commitment to working in the NHS and
the enthusiasm he demonstrated towards
his role.
Jaime said: “I am really excited to have
been chosen as the face of NHS Jobs. It’s a
privilege to represent all the hard working
staff of the NHS on such a prominent
national website.
“When I am asked where I work I say in a
hospital, and nine times out of ten people
jump to the conclusion that I’m either a
doctor, a nurse, a porter or part of the
domestic team. By me being the face of
NHS jobs as a catering assistant this will
highlight that the NHS is made up of a
wide range of jobs.”
Karen Martin, director of human resources
said: “Everyone at Derby Hospitals is
delighted that Jaime has been chosen as
the face of NHS Jobs. It’s testament to the
hard work of Jaime and, indeed, all our
staff that he has been chosen to represent
the NHS in this way.”
Derby Hospitals have a wide range of jobs
and roles available and will be holding
a Recruitment Open Day on 19 April in
the Education Centre at the Royal Derby
Hospital.
For more information visit
www.takingprideincaring.co.uk or
email [email protected].
Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM)
Did you know the Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) run open walk-in clinics at the
LRCH seeing in excess of 16,000 patients every year! GUM focuses on prevention,
such as greater screening for sexually transmitted infections like HIV, Syphilis,
Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia and provides easier access to sexual health services. It
was praised in the 2009 Annual Health Check for the work it has done to improve
access to sexual health services in Derby.
Looking back
In May 2009 the department was completely destroyed by a fire. Patient notes were
immediately recovered but all equipment and supplies were destroyed.
Within 48 hours the service was relocated on the LRCH site and was reopened to
patients. Luke Gregory, GUM office manager said: “It was a truly tremendous effort
and a testament to all the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.”
Looking forward
GUM is staying at the LRCH and is working with the RHS team to help design
their new location. It is important that their new home provides the best
possible environment for staff and patients. Dr Ade Apoola, consultant said:
“Our location is very important, being based at the LRCH makes our walk-in
service much more accessible for our patients.”
Keeping you up-to-date
Service specifications and design for all departments at
LRCH is continuing and plans to move services as quickly
as possible into the main area of LRCH remain a priority.
Accommodation and the School of Nursing will also be
moving to new locations. Once the site is cleared 20 acres
of land will then be put on the market and sold.
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Opening Hours:
To keep up-to-date or if you have any questions about the
changes and plans for LRCH why not come along to a staff
drop in session at Devonshire House on:
Monday
8:15 - 12:00
Tuesday
8:15 - 12:00
Monday 22 February between 11.30am - 2pm
Wednesday
8:15 - 12:00
1.45 - 6pm
Monday 1 March between 11.30am - 2pm
Thursday
8:15 - 12:00
1.45 - 6pm
Friday
8:15 - 12:00
1.45 - 4pm
Or email [email protected]
New LRCH Maps are also now available. Contact sarah.
[email protected]
1.45 - 6pm
The GUM clinic is not open Bank Holidays.
Please recycle any out of date maps.
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Medicine for
e-KSF
Members
coming
to an area
near you...!
22 February
Hand in Hand Campaign - Find out the
latest on infection control & antibiotic usage
with Dr Julia Lacey, Antimicrobial Pharmacist
& Cathy Bratt, Deputy Director of Nursing
and staff from NHS East Midlands.
Overview of e-KSF
• Two year project being rolled out
across all areas within the Trust
• Electronic version of KSF Development
Review Process, replacing current
paperwork
• Web based system
What are the benefits of
e-KSF?
•
•
•
•
•
Minimised paperwork
It’s accessible anywhere, anytime
Transparent Partnership Approach
Ensures fairness and consistency for all
Supports career progression
Meet the Team
Vicki Brown - Project Manager
Jayne Barnard - KSF Lead
Jeanette Harper - Assistant IT Trainer
Nicola Sharpe & Surjit Ruprai - KSF
Champions
Nicola Hobday - Project Administrator
Support Available
• Information & advice on KSF/e-KSF
• Support with creating outlines
• Email/telephone support for ongoing
queries
• Training on how to use e-KSF
What’s next?
• Roll out plan in place
• Regular updates in Synapse to let you
know when we are due to engage
with your area
Further Information
Email us at [email protected]
From the intranet homepage, select
For staff, and then Knowledge Skills
Framework
View the Trust’s recently updated
Development Review Policy
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9 March
Medicine for the Elderly - Learn more
about the holistic approach to treating
the elderly in our hospitals, Jane Youde,
Consultant
26 April
Menopause - Mike Cust, Consultant in
Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Sue Hind,
Osteoporosis/Menopause Nurse Specialist
13 May
Stroke and Stroke Care - Peter Gorman,
Consultant, Integrated Medicine
Talks start at 6pm in the Education Centre,
Royal Derby Hospital. All staff are welcome.
Join us for refreshments from 5.30pm. Pre
booking is required call ext. 86896 or email
[email protected].
Improvements
for patient
safety in our
operating
theatres
A new Surgical Safety Checklist
recommended by the World Health
Organisation (WHO) was implemented
in operating theatres on 1 February. Our
theatres will follow guidelines laid down by
the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)
alert www.npsa.nhs.uk and is led by the
Patient Safety First Campaign nationally
www.patientsafetyfirst.nhs.uk.
The new WHO checklist has been shown
to increase patient safety and promote
better communication and team working
via team briefing and safety checks for
anaesthesia and surgery in the operating
theatre worldwide. It has been successfully
piloted in surgical theatres, at the RDH
during 2009 and 2010.
Clinical Negligence Training
Morning - Free to Trust staff
18 March
9.30am -1pm
Lecture Theatre
London Road Community
Hospital
To book email your place email
[email protected]
External speakers include:
Mr William Pusey, Counsel.
Mr Pusey was called to the Bar in 1977
and specialises in personal injury and
clinical negligence.
Mr Jonathan Jones, Counsel.
Mr Jones acts for both claimants and
defendants in Clinical and Professional
Negligence matters.
Simon Tait, a solicitor and Head of
Health Law at Browne Jacobson solicitors.
AGENDA
9.30 -10.15am
Essentials of a Clinical Negligence Claim:
what the patient has to prove on breach
of duty and causation - Simon Tait,
Browne Jacobson
10.15 -11.15am
The litigation process up to and
including trial - Mr Pusey and Mr Jones,
No 5 Chambers
11.15 am -11.30am - Coffee
11.30am to 12.30pm
Case Studies and workshop on report
writing - Nicola Evans, Head of Legal
Services, DHFT and Simon Tait, Browne
Jacobson
12.30 to 1pm
The Law on Consent - Simon Tait,
Browne Jacobson
second
interview
Susan Hind is a Prosthetic Fitter in the Breast Unit
How long have you been in
post?
What’s an average day like?
I have been in post since October 2009,
when the fitting service changed from
two days to five days a week and I am
based in the breast unit at the Royal
Derby Hospital.
When a lady has had surgery they are
fitted with a light weight temporary
prosthesis to go inside the bra to give
them some shape. After six weeks they
can, if they wish, be referred to me for
a permanent prosthesis. A prosthesis is
an external breast implant. They come in
different shapes, weight and sizes that
go inside the bra to give a lady a more
natural shape.
What does your job involve?
My job involves providing a prosthesis/
shell fitting and bra fitting service for
ladies who have had a mastectomy,
lumpectomy or reconstruction surgery.
Ladies are referred from the breast care
nurses around six weeks after surgery.
Some ladies are also referred to the
service by their GP’s for a new fitting
prosthesis due to weight change.
No two days are they same.
When attending for the fitting I ask
the lady to bring in her normal full cup
bra so I can fit the prosthesis according
to her body shape. We have different
sizes and weights and ladies who have
lost or gained weight may also need to
come back to be refitted with a new
prosthesis. Some ladies may not require
a full prosthesis but come for a shell
fitting, particularly ladies who are
undergoing reconstruction surgery.
A shell prosthesis is a specially
hollowed out prosthesis. I also
supply and fit a light weight
prosthesis called a swim form
that fits inside a lady’s bathing
costume. We also provide a
prosthesis that adheres to the
skin, which ladies can be fitted
with a year after surgery, this is often
useful if a lady is very active ie: if
they play a lot of
sport.
Now I am here five days a week I can
offer a more inclusive service providing
not only the prosthesis but also a range
of underwear in a wide range of styles,
colours and sizes specially designed for
women who have had breast cancer
surgery. These can be purchased at the
time of their visit.
I also provide a home visiting service
for ladies that aren’t able to come into
the department. The breast cancer
support group also hold meetings on
the first Thursday of every month at the
Mackworth Hotel.
What’s the best thing about
your job?
Every lady is different and when they
come to see me they can often be quite
down with having to adjust to a dramatic
change in body image, but often
when they have been fitted with their
prosthesis and new underwear they go
out feeling more confident, and happy
to be wearing the clothes they used to
before the surgery took place.
The fitting service is available
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
mornings and Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons. If you
would like to contact Susan for
either a consultation regarding
your prosthesis or would
like to look at the range
of underwear available
please contact her on
01332 788591.
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Leadership and Management Success
It’s always great to hear what learning
has taken place and what managers
have been able to apply practically
back in the workplace - some even
bring props to demonstrate their
point. As you can see ‘monkeys’
featured quite a lot with this group.
If you want to know more about the
story behind the prop you’ll have to
come on the course!
Everyone applies the learning in
different ways and when this is shared
at the end of the programme we are
all inspired by it. Paul Hardy summed
up his learning experience in an
entertaining 'ode' which we hope you
will enjoy as much as we did...
L-R Tony Salt, Sarah Pitt, consultant & trainer, Alison Beard, Paul Hardy, Matt Fearn, Sheri Scott, Viv Jones, Ben
Court, Kathryn Cassidy, Jayne Adams, Jillian Andrews, Marie Smith, Joanne Reid and Lisa Wheatley
An ode to Leadership and Management
S
umming up the last nine or ten weeks is indeed no
small feat
We learnt so much about management and leadersheep!
Sarah kept up our enthusiasm and brought in outside
speakers who came from afar
Mainly round the ring road by hospital hopper or car
They talked to us about quality, finance and stuff
and even Lean Thinking which wasn’t too rough
We built things out of paper, card, this and that
to demonstrate the importance of trimming the fat working in teams and six thinking hats
Assertiveness and coaching were important aspects to me
Developing myself into the leader or manager I want to be
with all I have learnt I shall now go forth
and continue to support, develop and prove my worth
Working with staff on wards here and there
proving to them that I do really CARE
about developing them further and supporting them well
so that they will feel glad and so happy they yell
About working at the Royal Derby the best hospital around
That was built by Skanska for around £334 million pounds
Payment by results is important to the Trust
I’m sure this course will help us to better CARE
getting the public to come to us for that hip-op is a must
Everyday for the patients and staff out there
My role within that I see now is key
Now I’m filled with a sense of vigour and PRIDE
to get staff on board with training that is mandatory!
I invite you to join me and all work together, side by side
to keep down infection rates we all hold so dear
THE END
to reduce the amount of MRSA bacteraemias even more
every year
Paul Hardy
10 February 2010
100% completed and achieved!
The first group of physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistants who have
completed their NVQ Health (Allied Health Profession Support-Physiotherapy
and Occupational Therapy) Level 3 delivered in partnership with Derby
College.
Pictured on their final day of the programme with Trust co-ordinator, the
College NVQ team and Justine Williams, the clinical team leader who has
helped to organise the programme of study for the group.
Lesley Adamson
Hayley Donaghy
Caroline Fowkes
Lucy Jenkinson
Vanessa Murphy
Jacqueline Nickels
Debbie Richardson
Anna Scotney
Victoria Sonderlo
Janis Szczekala
Sharon White
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“Refreshed my knowledge which
relates to my job”
“Practical sessions enhanced my
learning”
Congratulations to...
Ann Stokes, Dyspepsia Nurse Specialist who has just gained
a Master of Science (Merit) in Advancing Health and Social Care
Practice. Well done.
“Gave me confidence to apply for a
place at university to start a degree”
David Jones, Resuscitation & Clinical Skills Manager who
has been elected as the Trent Regional Representative for the
Resuscitation Council (UK). He said: “I am looking forward to
my extra new responsibility to help improve standards within
resuscitation both regionally and nationally. This is extremely
positive for Derby.”
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Derby Health Forum
Entrance 24
Eating Disorders Awareness
Week
11am -2pm
Entrance 24
Conference on Black and Ethnic
Minority Health Issues
Education Centre
10am - 2pm
To book call Stephen Morris on
01332 787098
RCN Staff Drop-in
Entrance 24
March
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Month
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No Smoking Day
Entrance 24
Posters
If you would like any more PRIDE or CARE posters for your area please contact
Jim Roberts ext. 85851.
Changes to Clostridium difficile guidelines
The Trust Clostridium difficile treatment guidelines have recently been reviewed
and some amendments have been made regarding the number of samples to
send, dosing of vancomycin and treatment of severe disease.
Hard copies of the old guidelines should be removed from the wards. The new
guideline is available on the Trust intranet under clinical guidelines.
Corporate Mandatory Training
As part of our commitment to improving patient care we have introduced
corporate mandatory training. The days are initially designed to compliment
mandatory training being carried out within the different directorates.
The course is a full day and is available to both qualified and unqualified staff. The
programme is run one day a week but this will be increased.
Course content includes:• Dementia awareness training.
Fashion Show
7-7.30pm
Mickleover Catholic Church Hall
Uttoxeter Road, Derby
• Nutrition - focusing on MUST, consequences of poor nutrition and protected
meal times.
Why not come along to this Fashion
Show featuring M&S, Next, Top Shop
and many more high street stores.
There is also the chance to shop till
you drop at the event! Tickets £4,
including refreshments available from
Oasis tea bar in the Children’s Hospital.
• ANTT, Blood products and infection prevention.
All proceeds to go to the
Children’s Hospital. Last
September’s event raised £575.
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• Manual Handling
To book a place please contact Harminder Johal on ext. 89534 or email harminder.
[email protected].
Any enquires contact Simon Gibson on ext. 89007/mob 07879115923 or email
[email protected].
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The School of Nursing raised over 1,700 for
Children in Need - our best year ever! We
like to thank Julie Acred for allowing us to
come up to the Royal Derby Hospital dressed
as Hippies to collect money for an hour. We
collected over £70 and made a lot of people
smile.
Rita Brudenell
Allocations Secretary, School of Nursing
The leaders and girls of 2nd Littleover Brownies would like to say a big thank you
to Charles Harrison and his team for the tour of the hospital Helipad. As part of
the Girl Guiding Centenary year celebrations they were challenged to go on their
our own adventure and visit the highest point in our area. Charles certainly helped
them achieve that and despite the cold they had a really interesting time and a
fantastic view.
Penny Sutherland
Guider, 2nd Littleover Brownies
I would like to thank all the staff in specialist outpatients for all the help and
support they give to the patients and myself during my outpatient clinics.
Oncology can be a difficult area however the staff are consistent in providing
an efficient and caring approach to their work - thank you.
Dr Prabir Chakraborti
Consultant
My son was referred to the Royal Derby Hospital A&E from Burton Queen’s Hospital
because of the nature of his facial injury (he had been badly bitten by a dog). He
was treated extremely well by all of your staff and the repair that your maxillofacial
surgeon (who’s name we didn’t catch) made to his torn lip was extraordinary.
My son serves in the armed services and was due to return to his unit. He was able
to do this without a problem thanks to your colleagues.
We, his parents, are very grateful to your team in A&E for their help and treatment.
Neil and Beverley Stott
Rita Brudenell and Cynthia Bell School
from the School of Nursing
Gynaecology Cancer Charity Ball
Saturday 6 March
The Round House
Derby
• Champagne Reception
7pm
• Carriages 1am
• Tickets £50
• Black Tie
Call Kerry Wood, Derby Hospitals
Charity on 01332 786445 or email
[email protected]
or call Anish Bali on 01332 785088
or email bali.sec@derbyhospitals.
nhs.uk
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Parking
Find your perfect partner this Valentines.
Save money • Help the environment • Find love?
We can help you find a parking partner.
Register your interest, email:
[email protected]
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Terms and conditions apply. Tickets are subject to availability
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Derbyshire County Stop
Smoking Services
You may know that Fresh Start is the local NHS Stop
Smoking Service in the City, but if staff or patients live
in the county areas of Derbyshire, then the local NHS
Stop Smoking Service is known as Derbyshire County
Stop Smoking Service.
Clinics are held from Swadlincote up to New Mills and from
Ashbourne to Long Eaton at a variety of times and venues.
The clinics follow an evidence-based programme to increase
success in stopping smoking. Group clinics prove to be more
effective than individuals trying to stop on their own.
Staff who are interested in helping others to stop
smoking are welcome to attend any of our training
sessions which are similar to Fresh Start's training
programme, but at venues around the county.
For further details of all services for
staff or patients, including training,
please phone 0800 085 22 99.
GOLDEN
THEGOLDENBUTTON
Getting the most out of beds
Our electric profiling beds are fantastic at aiding patient comfort, reducing the risk of
pressure sores and the risk of injury to patients and staff. Just press the GOLDEN BUTTON!
Advantages of a
profiling bed:
The patient can change position
without manual involvement, the risk of
injury to the carer is eliminated, and the
patient’s independence and dignity are
maintained.
Better distribution of the patient’s
weight, therefore reducing risk of
pressure area breakdown.
The possibility to get out of bed
unaided, if they can raise themselves
into a sitting position first.
Respiratory and circulatory difficulties
can be eased.
For further information please look at the bed page on the Medical Devices intranet page.
To book a “Getting the Most out of Beds” session, please contact Russell Turner, equipment library
clinical equipment trainer on ext. 83576 or email [email protected].
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LagosAlgarve
Modern Apartment : Sleeps 4
Situated on the top floor of a three storey block the apartment has its own
residents’ swimming pool. It has the advantage of being away from the
bustle of the town centre but within walking distance (10 minutes to the
marina and another 5 to the town centre).
It has a twin bedroom, open plan kitchen and lounge. The kitchen has a 4ring hob, oven, microwave, toaster and washing machine. There is a family
sized bathroom. The lounge has a sofa (which converts into two more
single beds) and a table to seat four. A TV, DVD and CD player are also
available. Both the lounge and bedroom have patio doors which open onto
the balcony offering views over the swimming pool and across Lagos.
There is ample car parking space in front of the building.
PRICES
Nov - Mar £190.00
Apr, May, Oct £255.00
June & Sep £320.00
July & Aug £395.00
Prices are per week. Special rates for longer
periods can be negotiated. Prices include
cleaning and linen change. Towels are changed
mid-week and beds at the end of the week. A
25% deposit is required at the time of booking
and balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure.
Need a taxi? Make your 1st call
WESTERN CAR COMPANY
Derby’s premier private hire taxi company
• 24 Hours
• Ring back
service
available
For more info or to book contact Judith: 01536 711884
email: [email protected]
www.lagosalgarve.co.uk
• All destinations
covered
Tel:
• Automated
Booking
Service
60 Osmaston Road,
Derby DE1 2HZ
01332 331 331
Fax: 01332 371431
GET HOME SAFELY
• Text the word ‘Taxi to 83399
• Select a city centre pick up point
• Quote your unique reference number
when car arrives
You can now book online
Visit www.westerncars-derby.co.uk
To register for secure password
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If you’d like to get
involved in this year’s
National Heart Month
and...
on Thursday 11 February 2010
If you’re looking for
information about keeping
your heart healthy, why
not visit the information
stand at Entrance 24
For a £1 donation you can
write a message to the one
you love, or perhaps a ‘get
well’, a ‘thinking of you’,
‘good luck’ or ‘well done
message’ - the choice is
yours.
Messages will be pinned
up on display boards at
Entrance 24, RDH Level 1
on 11 February, between
9.30am - 2pm.
For more information please
contact:
Vanessa Edwards
Health Promotion Coordinator on ext.
86717.
All money raised from the event will
be donated to Derby Hospital’s Heart
of Derby Appeal. Looking forward to
hearing from you.
Last month’s competition
winner
Congratulations to Trish Crossley,
Receptionist in A&E who wins a Family
Fun Day at Swadlincote Ski Centre!
If you would like to advertise in Synapse contact Lance
Publishing on 01536 526674
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