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: NHSGGC Digital Strategy 2023-2028 – Digital on Demand; Adult Support and Protection Day; and Improvements to Immediate Discharge Letters (IDL) – Capability to Import Discharge Medicines from HEPMA into Clinical Portal IDL.
In this issue Jane talks about: a slight rise in the number of patients being treated for COVID, Day of Care audit, Humza Yousaf MSP visited the New Victoria Hospital, where he met with our staff and took the opportunity to announce a proposed £568 million pay award, the team at the QEUH recognised as a leader in hip fracture care, over 200 entries received in Excellence Awards & feedback on our team at Dykebar Hospital.
Topics in this Core Brief: Notification of Contract Change Letters; HR Self Service Portal; Young Patients Family Fund; Staff Disability Forum February Meeting; GGC Medicines Update; and Reporting Salaries Correctly.
Topics in this Core Brief: BME Staff Network Meeting – Wednesday 22 February; William Cullen; Come and Join Our Staff Bank Service; and Global Citizenship.
Topics in this Core Brief: New Sustainability LearnPro module; New Resources Launched by Borderline Personality Disorder Pathway; and Webinar Series on management of Older Adults.
Topics in this Core Brief: Annual Leave Carry Forward 2022-23 to 2023-24; Improvements to Immediate Discharge Letters (IDL) – Capability to Import Discharge Medicines from HEPMA into Clinical Portal IDL; and Let’s talk about…. Staff Wellbeing Webinars available on our YouTube channel.
In this issue Jane talks about: the new continuous flow model being implemented at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, we continue to see a reduction in the number of COVID positive patients, the Professional Administration Transformation Programme, Excellence Awards close this Sunday & feedback from one of our patients who has been receiving treatment from our colleagues at the Beatson in Lanarkshire.
Topics in this Core Brief: Podcast – The impact of smoking on mental and physical health during a cost-of-living crisis; Excellence Awards; Informal drop-in meeting Staff Disability Forum: 14 February 2023; Reporting Salaries Correctly; and Update – cancelled Royal Mail Industrial.
Topics in this Core Brief: William Cullen Prize; Discounted gym memberships for NHS staff; and Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Z Card.
Topics in this Core Brief: Excellence Awards; Staff Engagement Session: Sustainability and Value Programme; Active Staff – Guided Health Walk; and Upcoming Postal Disruption.
In this issue Jane talks about: further positive reduction in the number of flu and COVID patients, Home for Lunch campaign, video health consultations, we welcomed a group of 16 international nurses from Singapore for a visit & patient feedback on the team at the GRI’s Minor Injuries Unit.
Topics in this Core Brief: Time to Talk Day – 2 February 2023; Excellence Awards; and Reporting salaries correctly.
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Flying Start Portal – Protected study days one and two – additional dates; Virtual interactive session for registered nurses caring for adults at end of life; Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship programme; and Home Energy Scotland – Renewable Technologies.
Topics in this Core Brief: Planned Date of Discharge (PDD) to replace Estimated Discharge Date (EDD) on TrakCare; Derogation from Reporting Seasonal Influenza Deaths to COPFS; Mental Health and Wellbeing Z-Card; William Cullen Prize; and Quality Improvement Fundamentals LearnPro Module 2023.
Topics in this Core Brief: Are you interested Quality Improvement (QI) and want to know more?; Let’s talk about … Staff Wellbeing Webinars (20 minutes); and Transport Update.
In this issue Jane talks about: unannounced inspection at the IRH by HIS, COVID and flu in our hospitals continues to fall, Humza Yousaf MSP & Maree Todd MSP visited our mesh service at the New Victoria Hospital & patient feedback about the team working in the Day Surgery Unit at the IRH.
Topics in this Core Brief: Andrology Subfertility Service update; SAMH – Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar – A Guide for Managers (2 hrs); Help for Home Heating; and Reporting salaries correctly.
Topics in this Core Brief: Professor Angela Wallace visits Renfrewshire Health and Social Work Centre; Let’s talk about … Staff Wellbeing Webinars (20 minutes); Showcasing the role of Administration Staff; and Managing your Money Better – NHS Credit Union Online Sessions.
Topics in this Core Brief: First Aid at Work; Home for Lunch survey; and New Active Staff Class!
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC AHP Learning & Development Strategic Framework 2023-2028; William Cullen Prize; and Clyde Tunnel Pedestrian/Cycle path Northbound closure.
In this edition Jane talks about: steady decline in the impact of COVID and flu, roll-out of the continuous flow model across our hospitals has continued, Home for Lunch survey launched, unannounced inspection from Healthcare Improvement Scotland was undertaken at Gartnavel Royal Hospital & feedback on the Beatson.
Topics in this Core Brief: Get your Winter Protection against Flu and Covid and Active and Sustainable Travel.
Topics in this Core Brief: Agenda for Change Pay Award; Excellence Awards; and Reporting salaries correctly.
Topics in this Core Brief: William Cullen Prize; Care Opinion; and Quality Improvement Fundamentals LearnPro Module 2023.