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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Physical Distancing signage updated, Medical and Dental staff Christmas and New Year holidays 2021/22, Datix – Learning lessons from incident investigations, Health and Safety Important Message – updated guidance for qualitative (Hood) face fit testing (FFT), Come and join the Staff Bank service
QEUH media and political scrutiny, supporting staff welfare, mental health check-in, peer support service, Community Assessment Centres continue as COVID-19 pathway, new partnership with the National volunteering co-ordination hub.
Topics in this Core Brief: Public Holidays 2022/23; Global Citizenship Conference, 24 November 2021; Message from Health and Safety – Ventilation and air conditioning during COVID-10; Person Centred virtual visiting iPads; Staff Safety Awareness: and Are you interested in becoming an ethics committee member?
Physical Distancing Signage updated, Celebrate Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer Day, Impact of COVID-19 on blood vessels and blood pressure , Picturing our Workforce, NHSGGC anaesthetists rouse COP26 delegates on sustainability, Katie knew she wanted to be a nurse – while having a transplant
Topics in this Core Brief: Annual Leave Buyback and Carry Over 2021-22; eESS – Login error Message; New Partnership with the National Volunteering Co-ordination Hub; Come and Join the Staff Bank Service; and Scottish Health Awards – Heartstart Projects in Argyll and Clyde.
Topics in this Core Brief: Patient Discharge Transport Service; Near Me Video Consultations – Learning Needs Survey for Health and Care Professionals; Grand Round; and Scottish Health Awards – Amma Birth Companions.
Jane talks about: COP26 Climate Change Conference, a sustainable future, COVID-19 pressures, HEPMA shortlisted for award and the Employee Director retires.
Topics in this Core Brief: Information on the NHS Pension Scheme – 2015 Remedy (McCloud Sargeant); Scottish Health Awards winner – Homeless Health and Asylum Service, Glasgow City HSCP; Remembrance Day; Inspiring Innovation in Women’s and Children’s Care; Picturing our Workforce: One NHS Family; After COP26, NHSGGC staff getting on their bikes; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Dr Margaret McGuire, Board Nurse Director; Guidance on DATIX Reporting – COVID-19; Scottish Health Awards winner – Stuart Watson; NHSGGC’s Energy Team lighting the way to a greener future; Webinar series on management of frail older adults; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.
Topics in this Core Brief: Climate Change and NHS Scotland – message from Caroline Lamb, Chief Executive NHS Scotland and Director General Health and Social Care; Lateral Flow Testing; Come and join the Staff Bank Service; Revision to visiting arrangements at the Royal Alexandra Hospital; Scottish Health Awards winner – Macmillan Scottish Mesothelioma Network; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.
Jane talks about awards recognising the remarkable efforts of staff, the right people, in the right place and at the right time, Occupational Therapy Week and COP26.
Topics in this Core Brief: Principles for Outpatients Consultations during COVID-19 – update on physical distancing in community settings; Occupational Therapy Week – 1-7 November; Home Energy Scotland; Your Hospital Live Arts Events; Pollution Pods open for visitors; NHSGGC signs up to the Sustainable Glasgow Green Economy Charter; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.
Topics in this Core Brief: New guidance for emergency departments; Life on the Frontline – Anne Marie Benes; Introduction of block team at QEUH; Occupational Therapy Week – 1-7 November; Sustainable procurement; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.
Topics in this Core Brief: Occupational Therapy Week 2021; Staff Disability Forum; Act now ahead of COP26 disruption; and COP26 arrives at Gartnavel.
In this Core Brief Jane Grant talks about the COP26 climate conference, the Board’s commitment to minimising the environmental impact of our operations and the installation of pollution pods at Gartnavel.
Act now ahead of COP26 disruption, Doctor completes 800km climate cycle ahead of COP26 and Health and Safety Message – Monitoring COVID control measures.
COP26 at Gartnavel Hospitals, Act now and get ready for COP26 and Physical Distancing within NHSGGC
Topics include: Act now and get ready for COP26; New resources on Long COVID for health and social care staff and unpaid carers; Winter Driving Training LearnPro Module; and Support our NHSGGC Social Distancing Champions.
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now and get ready for COP26; NHSGGC Flying Start NQP Signifier Badge; and Physical Distancing with NHSGGC.
Key items considered included scrutiny of the ongoing response to COVID, preparations for COP26 and the Board’s remobilisation plan. The Board also received reports on performance, finance and infection control.
Act now and get ready for COP26, Physical Distancing Risk Assessment and Glasgow doctor is green machine
In this brief Jane talks about: COP26, the official opening of Greenock Health and Care Centre, Public inquiry reconvenes next week and thanks to everyone who took part in the iMatter survey.
Act now and get ready for COP26; iMatter 2021 – Thank you!; LGBTQ+ and Allies social event; and ‘On the mend’ – meet the apprentice maintaining healthy hospital equipment.
Act now and get ready for COP26, Greenock Health and Care Centre Official Opening, Acute – Physical Distancing Review & Parents turn to new Royal Hospital for Children app for trusted care advice.