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: Updated NHS Scotland Annual Leave Policy; FairWarning – Appropriate Access to Clinical Records; Your Voice Matters: Building a Better Workplace Together; and William Cullen Prize.
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Health Strategy update and Are you interested in learning more about the menopause?
In this issue Jane talks about: Susanne Millar, current Glasgow City HSCP Chief Officer, has been appointed as its new Chief Executive, Care Home Collaborative and Renfrewshire HSCP, have been chosen as joint partners to be spotlighted at the NHS Scotland event, she highlights an innovative use of technology – Cleft Lip Education Augmented Reality (CLEAR) project, Inverclyde HSCP and NHSGGC Pharmacy local award winners & patient feedback regarding the HM Low Moss Mental Health Team.
Topics in this Core Brief: Reduced Working Week, Enteral feeding infinity pump changeover & Protocol for managing visits.
Topics in this Core Brief: Looking after yourself and others & First Bus ticket review.
Topics in this Core Brief: NHS Scotland Agenda for Change system & Staff Bursary.
In this issue Jane talks about: Renfrewshire Health and Care Facility, established accreditation level of Carer Positive, Finance, Planning and Performance Committee (pictured) were out and about this week, meeting staff and hearing about HSCP services, local Clyde Sector Awards last week & patient feedback this week comes from the RHC regarding one of our healthcare support workers.
Topics in this Core Brief: Exit Interviews, Stand Against Racism campaign & Subject Access Requests
Topics in this Core Brief: Watch Your Waste sharepoint site, Quality Strategy Development Newsletter & Launch of Employee Director’s Office website on HR Connect
Topics in this Core Brief: Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.
Topics in this Core Brief: GGC Medicines update; and Peer Support Training Dates: May – July 2024.
In this edition Jane talks about: A visit to the QEUH from Minister for Public Health, Jenni Minto, MSP and Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, Professor Catherine Ross to celebrate Healthcare Science Week; World Kidney Day and showcasing the amazing work NHSGGC transplant teams do by telling the story of one of our own staff members, Louise Cooper; congratulates the Human Resources and Organisational Development directorate’s local winners; and shares some touching feedback from a family member regarding Ward 62 at the QEUH.
Topics in this Core Brief: Involving our patients and Let’s talk about… Staff Wellbeing Webinars.
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Quality Improvement Network launch event; The Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement Network Newsletter; World Delirium Awareness Day (#Wdad24) – 13 March 2024; and No Smoking Day – survey.
Topics in this Core Brief: Pension contributions; What Matters to You? Day – save the date; and Looking after yourself and others.
Topics in this Core Brief: Launch of survey of healthcare workers’ knowledge and attitudes about antibiotic use and resistance and Thinking of retiring – important changes to SPPA application dates.
In this issue Jane talks about: International Women’s Day 2024, Scottish Apprentice Week, West of Scotland Thrombectomy Service, Public Health Staff Awards, congratulations to staff with 50 years service and this week’s patient feedback is regarding the Fracture Clinic at the IRH.
Topics in this Core Brief: Removal of temporary COVID Special Leave and Fresenius-Kabi pumps server upgrade.
Topics in this Core Brief: Management of occupational exposure to blood or body fluids; HR Support and Advice Unit; and NHS Scotland Event 2024 – call for posters now open.
Topics in this Core Brief: Listening to our patients.
Topics in this Core Brief: Supporting colleagues and patients during Ramadan; Scottish Apprenticeship Week – 4-8 March 2024; and Quality Strategy Development Newsletter.
In this issue Jane talks about: Board member visits to services, Staff Health Strategy, the ongoing care and support our team at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) has been able to provide to a baby & patient feedback this week is from a day surgery patient at Gartnavel General Hospital.
Report from February meeting of the NHSGGC Board
The Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde met on Tuesday, 27 February 2024. The full set of papers are here. This summary sets out key decisions and issues considered at the meeting.
Topics in this Core Brief: eESS awareness and training sessions & Global Address List (GAL).