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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In this issue Jane talks about: increased pressures across our acute sites; Black History Month; NHSGGC and HSCP partners have been nominated for no fewer than 15 awards within the Scottish Health Awards; and feedback on our MIU service at the GRI.
Topics in this Core Brief: Band 5 nurses urged to apply for role re-evaluation; The IV Medicine and Flush Administration Policy V2; eESS Managers – going on leave?; and Malnutrition Awareness Week (11-17 November).
Topics in this Core Brief: Listening to our patients.
Topics in this Core Brief: The Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement Network Newsletter (IPCQIN); Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Z Card; and Health Literacy Month – October 2024.
Topics in this Core Brief: Gartnavel Campus welcomes eight new teams this month; Care Home Collaborative – October newsletter; and Challenge Poverty Week.
In this issue Jane talks about: Speak Up Week; the launch of ‘Team Talk’—a new, simple communications brief to promote conversation and feedback; the Annual Apprentice Celebration and Awards event; the National Health Awards nominations and the special Reader’s Choice winner now open; fantastic feedback regarding Dr Roger Wong at the Brownlee.
Topics in this Core Brief: Cut It Out: Building a safe and respectful workplace for all; Could your patients benefit from virtual consultations?; Band 5 nurses urged to apply for role re-evaluation; GGC Medicines Update; Menopause Peer Support Drop In; and M8 roadworks – junction 26 (Hillington).
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Supplier Email Compromise; Staff flu vaccinations; Introducing the NHSGGC Primary Care Strategy 2024-2029; eESS input – cost centre amendments; and Transport update.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; Celebrate Black History Month throughout October; and Health Literacy Month.
In this issue Jane talks about: the launch of Speak Up week; organ donations in Scotland; the staff vaccination campaign for flu; and feedback from a parent of a patient at RHC.
Topics in this Core Brief: Agenda for Change Pay Award; Reduced Working Week – Interim recording of Public Holiday on SSTS; and Reduced Working Week – Part time staff.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Be aware of Remote Access Cyber Attacks; It’s Staff Flu Vaccination week; Procurement partnership with NHS Golden Jubilee; NHSGGC first aider arrangements; and Patient Feedback and Involvement Lunchtime Learning Sessions – new dates now live!
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications; It’s Staff Flu Vaccination week; Band 5 nurses urged to apply for role re-evaluation; Public Protection Learning and Education Requirements; and Looking after yourself and others – morning session
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Supplier Email Compromise and Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; It’s Staff Flu Vaccination Week 23 – 30 September; Speak Up Week; and Let’s talk about… Anxiety.
In this issue Jane talks about the start of our annual flu vaccination campaign for all staff; this week we welcomed new non-executive board members to the South sector; the Job Evaluation Review of Band 5 Nursing Roles; our new public campaign to help promote our realistic medicine approach to health and care; and fantastic feedback from the Plastic Surgery and General Surgery team and in particular Professor Lo and Mr Chong at the GRI.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications and Appointment of Chief Officer, Glasgow City HSCP.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications; Staff flu vaccinations start on Monday (23 September); Portal for Patient Information Leaflets – Print on the Web; Safe Care Team; and HomeFirst (HSCP Unscheduled Care Programme) Newsletter – September 2024.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; HCSSA – staff awareness quiz; Band 5 nurses urged to apply for role re-evaluation; and LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Training Day.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Supplier Email Compromise; GGC Medicines Update; and National Memorial Day.
Topics in this Core Brief: Joint statement from APF Co-Chairs, Employee Director Ann Cameron Burns and Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, Anne MacPherson.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; Looking after yourself and others – session on Friday; and Falls Awareness Week, 16 – 20 September: Focus on Falls Modules.
In this issue Jane talks about: the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry has recently reconvened and is currently hearing from a number of individuals involved; this week we welcomed new non-executive members to the Clyde sector, which included a tour of the Vale of Leven Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, and Inverclyde Royal Hospital; reminds all relevant staff to ensure they undertake the appropriate Sharps training at their earliest convenience; as part of our commitment to embedding equality in everything we do across NHSGGC, the Equality and Human Rights team is currently visiting Acute departments throughout our health service; NHSGGC has taken a significant step towards becoming the first Scottish Health Board to be formally recognised for its work on antimicrobial stewardship and tackling the threat of antibiotic resistance; and feedback from one our RAH patients about Ward 24 and the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Team.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Staff flu vaccinations from 23 September; Dr Una Graham appointed as Deputy Medical Director – Mental Health and Addiction Services; and Speak Up week 2024.