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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Staff Vaccination Update; World Alzheimer Day – 21 September 2021; Falls Awareness Week – 20-26 September; Physical Distancing; Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry staff email & Climate Week Survey.
In this issue Jane talks about Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry which began in August last year, as the first session to hear oral evidence begins today.
iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Training for Cascade Trainers for the Freestyle Glucose & Ketone meters; Organ and Tissue Donation Week; Travel update; and Health and Safety Training for September.
In this Brief Jane talks about: How we continue to face significant challenges, the launch a four week radio campaign and the rollout of COVID vaccine.
Update to Scanning Process for DNA CPR forms; Homeless Health and Asylum Service finalist in Scottish Health Awards, People’s Choice Awards; Sustainability is more than Climate Week; September Payroll Cut-Off Date – eESS Downtime; and Your Hospital Live Arts Events.
Let’s keep things Flowing; Face coverings for visitors – reminder of current guidance; Health and Safety Training for September; Growing our Great Community – NHSGGC BME Staff Network; and Scotland’s Climate Week.
Let’s keep things flowing; iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Physical Distancing Update; Special recognition for Ward 3B at RHC; NHSGGC testing lab reaches major milestone in fight against COVID; and Climate Week: NHSGGC embracing ‘green’ health and wellbeing.
In this issue Jane Grant talks about Scotland’s Climate Week and the importance of environmental issues which will be with us long after COVID-19.
Flying Start Signifier Badges; HR SAU COVID Absence Reminder; New NHSGGC website coming soon!; Climate Week – Get Ready for COP26; and Forgotten corner of RAH to be transformed into environmental gem for the whole community.
In this brief Jane talks about making necessary changes to support staff to respond to the current challenges, including bringing on board 600 newly qualified nurses ahead of schedule.
Updated Guidance for Qualitative (Hood) Face Fit Testing (FFT); Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement Network Newsletter (IPCQIN); Statutory Mandatory Training; NHSGGC LGBTQ+ Forum and GJ LGBT+ Staff Forum; and September Payroll Cut-Off Date – eESS Downtime.
Social Distancing Update; Prosthetists and Orthotists Awareness Day; Glasgow Clinical Research Facility shortlisted for student placement award; and Policy Update – Health and Safety.
In this Core Brief Jane talks about the steps being taken to address the considerable challenges we are facing due to the combined issues of increasing Covid admissions, staff absence and rising emergency attendances.
Person Centred Virtual Visiting update; Scottish Public Pensions Agency – Scottish NHS Circular 2021-07 – Annual Benefit Statements 2021; and Active Staff.
Health and Safety Training for September; iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Life on the Frontline – Sharon Fitzpatrick; Deaf Mental Health Peer Support Worker; and Alternative pathways transforming dental care of children.
In this issue Jane talks about: The rise in COVID cases, social media criticism for our GPs and pharmacy staff, the Global Climate Change Conference coming to Glasgow and the great response to the call for nominations in the Excellence Awards.
Social Distancing Update; Potential Issue with Nationwide Processing a Second Monthly Salary Today; Lateral Flow Testing kits; Growing our Great Community;Health & safety Important Notice; GP Direct Access Rapid CT Chest Scans for Suspicion of Lung Cancer; and Get ready for COP26.
Supply Disruption of BD Vacutainer Blood Specimen Collection Tubes; Staff COVID-19 testing; Your voice matters!; Staff face 354 physical and verbal attacks each month; and Transport update – Clyde Tunnel.
Maximising iMatter 2021…; and Social Distancing Reminder.
eHealth – eHelp Portal; Making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable; and Give & Go – GRI.
In this issue Jane talks about: Ongoing COVID pressures, the Scottish Government Recovery Plan, iMatter staff survey and the Major Trauma Network opening on Monday.
Revision to hospital visiting arrangements in ‘nightingale’ wards at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Mental Health Check In; Frances McLinden, South Sector Director introduces the Major Trauma Centre and team; September Payroll Cut-Off Date – eESS Downtime; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19 – update.
Life on the Frontline – Mark O’Donnell; Scottish Health Awards 2021; and COVID-19 – Protect yourself and others.