Core Brief is our regular employee update and provides important updates across a variety of topics, ranging from operational and site specific information, through to messages for our staff from our Chief Executive.
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Topics in this Core Brief: Think before you flush & Fresenius-Kabi volumetric and syringe pumps – adult In-patient areas, theatres and departments.
Topics in this Core Brief: Watch Your Waste pop-up stalls; Demystifying Death Week 2024: 6 – 12 May; and Travel update.
In this issue Jane talks about: a formal pause on the prescribing of puberty hormone suppressants and gender-affirming hormones to young people, RCN Nurse of the Year Awards, local award winners for the Diagnostic Directorate, Board members visit to our services, Flow Navigation Centre & feedback from a patient who was supported in a home birth.
Topics in this Core Brief: Uniform policy and hand hygiene measures
Topics in this Core Brief: Sharing how you and your team have involved and engaged patients and carers.
Topics in this Core Brief: Introduction of EV charging fees; William Cullen Prize; GGC Medicines Update.
Topics in this Core Brief: iMatter 2024: Coming soon!; AHP Education Fund now open; Quality Strategy Newsletter; and Emergency roadworks.
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