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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Gender reassignment policy update, Office 365 and teams, HR COVID Support Team – SSTS COVID Absence reminder and Message from Health and Safety – Ventilation and air conditioning during COVID-19.
Actor Stephen Purdon thanks NHSGGC staff, Social Distancing, adhere to maximum occupancy, GRI car parking charges, Radio Awaz – Talking Point, webinar on COVID-19 vaccination and Friends of GRI webinar.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown here Jane reflects on the last year.
Publication of QEUH/RHC Reports
FFP3 masks, COVID anniversary and National Day of Reflection – Tuesday 23 March and Friends of GRI webinar – sign up now!
As I hear more about the detail of the teamwork and planning which is underway to prepare for the weeks ahead, I am very impressed by accounts of staff supporting each other, taking on extra tasks, extra shifts and genuinely going the extra mile #bekind.
An excellent report was received this week from Healthcare Improvement Scotland on the Vale of Leven, we are very close to commencing the election period and I would urge everyone to read the guidance and it’s the first anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown on Tuesday, a 2 minute silence will be observed.
Whistleblowing Standards and Health and Safety message – Monitoring Covid control measures
Staff Listening Service; Appointment of Deputy Medical Director – Mental health and Addiction services; HR COVID Support Team: SSTS Long COVID Absence Recording; and Social Distancing – Staff Competition.
Lateral Flow Testing; GP Out of Hours service; Wellbeing webinars; and New FFP3 mask – Important Information.
Lateral Flow Testing; COVID-19 Vaccination for Unpaid Carers – Self-Referral Process; COVID-19 vaccination programme – we want to hear your views; SIREN study; and M8 roadworks.
Life on the Frontline – Zain Khan; Young Carers Action Day – 16 March 2021; In the time of Covid it’s still TIME for Delirium care. Recognise our Delirium Superheroes this World Delirium Awareness Day – 17 March 2021; and Social distancing in the workplace.
We have reached a significant milestone with over 400,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered. I also want to thank our staff who took part in a video to encourage more people from our BAME communities to receive the COVID vaccine.
NHSGGC Statement on the UK recall of Becton Dickinson Infusion Sets.
EU Settlement Scheme – time is running out; Asymptomatic testing; Renal Transplant Coordinators and Nurses Highly Commended; and Working from Home.
Special Delivery – Postman Paddy’s incredible message of thanks to NHS Staff; No Smoking Day 2021 – Wednesday 10 March; and Social Distancing Spot Checks.
This issue of Core Brief includes a message from the Chairman on the appointment of new Board Members.
International Women’s Day – 8 March 2021; Newly Qualified Nurse and Midwife Recruitment Campaign 2021; and COVID-19 vaccination programme – we want to hear your views.
Scrubs Policy Reminder and Artificial Intelligence in Radiology Services.
In this message Jane talks about the Scottish Government’s plans for the next stage in easing lockdown restrictions.
Message from the Prince of Wales; Technology-led patient care scoops awards; Glasgow led study shows more Scottish patients surviving potentially fatal bleeds; Infection Prevention and Control during the Covid-19 Pandemic Webinar; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.
Is Brexit having an effect on your service?; Erskine Bridge roadworks; and COVID-19 – Protect yourself and others.
Staff testing and Lateral Flow testing; Asymptomatic testing; Project Period; COVID-19 Risk Assessment; and Transport Update.
Our NHS Board met this week and I wanted to share with you the gratitude that was expressed by Board members to our staff for the tremendous work you do.