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In this issue Jane talks about: three Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) inspections, the introduction of charges for the use of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, William Cullen Innovation Awards, South Sector Acute Awards & this week’s patient feedback exemplifies person-centred care at the RAH.

Topics in this Core Brief: FairWarning – Appropriate Access to Clinical Records; Policy Development Framework; and Management of occupational exposure to blood or body fluids.

Topics in this Core Brief: Listening to our patients.

Topics in this Core Brief: Introduction of EV charging fees; William Cullen Prize; April is Stress Awareness Month; and Active Staff Walking Challenge – starts 22 April.

Topics in this Core Brief: Highlight report from the Urgent and Unscheduled Care Oversight Board.

Topics in this Core Brief include: Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) being recognised as top hospitals in the UK; we are the first Board ever to have reached more than 2,000 pieces of Care Opinion feedback in one year; Following the Health and Care Safe Staffing Act 2019 (HCSSA) coming into enactment on Monday, we welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, MSP, to the New Victoria Hospital; congratulations to RAH Maternity Unit Charge Midwife, Caroline Judge, who has been recognised by the Mariposa Trust as Midwife of the Year; the launch of our Board-wide Spring Booster vaccination campaign which commences in Care Homes; East Dunbartonshire HSCP’s local award winners; and feedback from a parent regarding the treatment of her child at the RHC.

Topics in this Core Brief: Review of Band 5 Nursing Roles.

Topics in this Core Brief: Agenda for Change (AfC) Reduced Working Week; International Administration Professionals Day – 24 April; and M8 Junction 24 roadworks.

Topics in this Core Brief: Updated NHS Scotland Annual Leave Policy; FairWarning – Appropriate Access to Clinical Records; Your Voice Matters: Building a Better Workplace Together; and William Cullen Prize.

Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Health Strategy update and Are you interested in learning more about the menopause?

In this issue Jane talks about: Susanne Millar, current Glasgow City HSCP Chief Officer, has been appointed as its new Chief Executive, Care Home Collaborative and Renfrewshire HSCP, have been chosen as joint partners to be spotlighted at the NHS Scotland event, she highlights an innovative use of technology – Cleft Lip Education Augmented Reality (CLEAR) project,  Inverclyde HSCP and NHSGGC Pharmacy local award winners & patient feedback regarding the HM Low Moss Mental Health Team.

Topics in this Core Brief: Reduced Working Week, Enteral feeding infinity pump changeover & Protocol for managing visits.

Topics in this Core Brief: Looking after yourself and others & First Bus ticket review.

Topics in this Core Brief: NHS Scotland Agenda for Change system & Staff Bursary.

In this issue Jane talks about: Renfrewshire Health and Care Facility, established accreditation level of Carer Positive, Finance, Planning and Performance Committee (pictured) were out and about this week, meeting staff and hearing about HSCP services, local Clyde Sector Awards last week & patient feedback this week comes from the RHC regarding one of our healthcare support workers.

Topics in this Core Brief: Exit Interviews, Stand Against Racism campaign & Subject Access Requests

Topics in this Core Brief: Watch Your Waste sharepoint site, Quality Strategy Development Newsletter & Launch of Employee Director’s Office website on HR Connect

Topics in this Core Brief: Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.

Topics in this Core Brief: GGC Medicines update; and Peer Support Training Dates: May – July 2024.

In this edition Jane talks about: A visit to the QEUH from Minister for Public Health, Jenni Minto, MSP and Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, Professor Catherine Ross to celebrate Healthcare Science Week; World Kidney Day and showcasing the amazing work NHSGGC transplant teams do by telling the story of one of our own staff members, Louise Cooper; congratulates the Human Resources and Organisational Development directorate’s local winners; and shares some touching feedback from a family member regarding Ward 62 at the QEUH.

Topics in this Core Brief: Involving our patients and Let’s talk about… Staff Wellbeing Webinars.

Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Quality Improvement Network launch event; The Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement Network Newsletter; World Delirium Awareness Day (#Wdad24) – 13 March 2024; and No Smoking Day – survey.

Topics in this Core Brief: Pension contributions; What Matters to You? Day – save the date; and Looking after yourself and others.

Topics in this Core Brief: Launch of survey of healthcare workers’ knowledge and attitudes about antibiotic use and resistance and Thinking of retiring – important changes to SPPA application dates.