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Core Brief

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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Core Brief

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Core Brief – 25 June 2024 (Daily update, 12.20pm)

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

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Core Brief – 24 June 2024 (Daily update, 12.40pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Revised Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) Care Plan; Armed Forces Week, 24 – 29 June; and Medical Peer Support Hub Training Day.

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Core Brief – 21 June 2024 (Chief Executive, 12.15pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: the launch of our “Cut It Out” programme, the King’s Birthday Honours, National Estates and Facilities Day, the Audit and Risk Committee visited Leverndale Hospital, Scotland’s Health Awards 2024 & finally, some feedback regarding the Royal Hospital for Children’s Orthotics Service.

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Core Brief – 20 June 2024 (Daily update, 12noon)

Topics in this Core Brief: Review of Band 5 nursing roles & Scottish Health Awards 2024

 

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Core Brief – 19 June 2024 (Daily update, 10.15am)

Topics in this Core Brief: National Estates and Facilities Day – 19 June; GGC Medicines Update; Roadworks – QEUH; and Save Energy at Home module from Home Energy Scotland.

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Core Brief – 18 June 2024 (Daily update, 12.10pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Reduced Working Week; Showcasing our staff; and Management of occupational exposure to blood or body fluids.

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Core Brief – 17 June 2024 (Joint message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive and Dr Lesley Thomson KC, Chair, 2.20pm)

This Core Brief includes a joint message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive and Dr Lesley Thomson KC, Chair, on the launch of our Cut It Out programme, which encourages staff members who have experienced sexual harassment, or any other form of harassment, either directly or by witnessing it happening to others, to speak up and report it.

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Core Brief – 17 June 2024 (Daily update, 10.50am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine for NHSGGC staff working with infants and pregnant women; Showcasing our staff; and Launch of new app to help meet the needs of autistic patients.

 

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Core Brief – 14 June 2024 (Chief Executive, 3.40pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: the national NHS Scotland event, Diabetes Week, the four-week spring ‘walk the world’ challenge, Mental Health Awareness Month & patient feedback regarding the Vale of Leven Hospital’s Medical Assessment Unit (MAU).

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Core Brief – 13 June 2024 (Daily update, 10.25am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Showcasing our staff, Help cut down on waste with reusable food and drink containers at QEUH, Medical and Dental – Consultant Grade Discretionary Points, Quality Strategy newsletter & Active Staff spring walking challenge thanks.

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Core Brief – 12 June 2024 (Daily update, 5.00pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Listening to our patients.

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Core Brief – 11 June 2024 (Daily update, 11.20am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Health Strategy update.

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Core Brief – 10 June 2024 (Daily update, 11.40am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Showcasing our staff; Diabetes Week; Reduced Working Week – update FAQs; and Renfrew Road roadworks from 12 June 2024.

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Core Brief – 7 June 2024 (Chief Executive, 11.45am)

In this issue Jane talks about: an unannounced visit from Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Volunteer Week, Staff Governance Committee visited the Human Resources and Organisational Development team at West Glasgow ACH, we also celebrated ‘What Matters to You’ day, the commemoration the anniversary of D-Day and finally, some great feedback regarding the teams at the GRI.

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Core Brief – 6 June 2024 (Daily update, 11.15am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA); What Matters to You? Day – 6 June; Showcasing our staff; Patient feedback and involvement Lunchtime Learning Sessions – New dates announced!; and Medical Peer Support Hub.

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Core Brief – 5 June 2024 (Daily update, 1.35pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Showcasing our staff; NHS inform – please share your views; Carers Week (10-16 June 2024); and Renfrew Road roadworks from 10 June 2024.

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Core Brief – 4 June 2024 (Daily update, 3.30pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Be aware of Remote Access Cyber Attacks; and Highlight report from the Health and Safety Forum.

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Core Brief – 4 June 2024 (Daily update, 10.40am)

Topics in this Core Brief: East Dunbartonshire HSCP Chief Officer appointed as Chief Executive, Stirling Council.

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Core Brief – 3 June 2024 (Daily update, 1.35pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications; Showcasing our staff; What Matters to you 2024 – Andy’s Story; and Volunteers Week 2024.

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Core Brief – 31 May 2024 (Chief Executive, 2.30pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: congratulations go to all the winners from last night’s Celebrating Success Staff Awards, iMatter staff engagement survey remains open, Dementia Awareness Week & finally, some fantastic person-centred care from the Lomond Ward at the Vale of Leven Hospital.

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Core Brief – 31 May 2024 (Daily update, 12noon)

Topics in this Core Brief: Celebrating Success Award winners 2024

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Core Brief – 30 May 2024 (Daily update, 11.05am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Celebrating Success; Fair Work Principles survey; Dementia Awareness Week 2024: Focus on Allied Health Professionals; and Looking after yourself and others.

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Core Brief – 29 May 2024 (Daily update, 11.30am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) and Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.

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Core Brief – 28 May 2024 (Daily update, 11.00am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; iMatter 2024 – every voice matters; Support for staff affected by international events; NHSGGC Quality Improvement (QI) Network Event; and What Matters to You? 2024 Mini Seminar Programme.

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