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: 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.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Band 5 nurses urged to apply for role re-evaluation; and NHSGGC prepares to roll out Cut It Out campaign following successful pilot.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Supplier Email Compromise; Launch of new ‘Money Advice and Support’ app to help staff and patient financial wellbeing; World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September; and Staff Travel Survey.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise and Listening to our patients.
In this issue Jane talks about: Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s findings following the unannounced inspection at the GRI in April and June; this week, we welcomed Maree Todd, MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, to Skye House Adolescent Inpatient Unit; as part of our new Board Member induction programme, this week we welcomed new non-executive members to the North Sector, which included a tour of the GRI and Stobhill; a number of Abortion Centre Safe Access Zones will come into effect from the 24 September; and inspiring feedback regarding a QEUH patient who was cared for by a range of teams as part of her immediate treatment and rehabilitation.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; Speak Up Week 2024; New program for child and family health open for referral; NHSGGC hosts global Antimicrobial Stewardship accreditation inspectors; Care Home Collaborative update; and Prosthetists and Orthotists Awareness Day.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; Fighting Flu. It starts with you; eHealth Drop In Sessions and Floor Walking visits; and National Fraud Initiative.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Supplier Email Compromise; Information Governance and Data Protection Advice; Death Certification Review Service new website; and Mental Health Strategy staff engagement.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Hate Incidents – Support to report in NHSGGC; GGC Medicines Update; Looking after yourself and others – session this Wednesday; Launch of new ‘Money Advice and Support’ app to help staff and patient financial wellbeing.
In this issue Jane talk about Board Members approved the roadmap for our Moving Forward Together clinical strategy, and as part of this, we have a strategic aim to increase our use of virtual consultations where clinically appropriate; The Spinal Injuries Unit at the QEUH held its own ‘Paralympics’ this week, to coincide with the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris; an appeal for Peer Immunisers to help deliver our Autumn/Winter Vaccination programme to staff across NHSGGC; we will soon launch a new monthly ‘Team Talk’; and positive feedback for staff at New Stobhill Hospital’s Dermatology department.
This Core Brief includes an update from the August Board meeting held on 27 August 2024.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality and Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Supplier Email Compromise; Apply to be a peer immuniser for the staff Autumn/Winter Vaccination Programme; NHSGGC QI Network Event; and Staff Travel Survey.
Topics in this Core Brief: Appointment of new Medical Director.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; GGC Medicines update; and Looking after yourself and others – Saturday session on 31 August.
In this issue Jane talks about Jenni Minto MSP, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health, who visited a range of services within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; attending an event organised by our BME Network to mark South Asian Heritage Month; NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has hit a huge milestone for patient feedback, as we surpassed our 10,000th story on the independent Care Opinion platform; staff, patients and families at the Renal Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital had a fantastic day celebrating its 25th year; and positive feedback for staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital regarding the care of a stroke patient.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Supplier Email Compromise; Keeping our staff safe; and Medical Mentoring Network – New SharePoint site.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; iMatter 2024 – every voice matters; Let’s talk about… Communicating with people when they’re distressed; and Staff Travel Survey.