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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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.
Election Guidance and Face coverings and face masks.
Mental Health Check In; SIREN study; New asymptomatic testing; NHS staff interim pay rise; and Uniforms.
Message from Nurse Director; Virtual NHS Scotland event 2021 – call for ePosters now open; FFP3 mask – 3M 1863 & 1873V – Important information; and COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit – last week to complete.
Updates to acute IPC addendum; Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) NHS Pension Scheme – 2021/03; Your Active Staff is going online; Privacy Notices; Lister Week; and World Encephalitis Day.
In this issue Jane talks about a couple of external visits and reports that from next week, we will be commencing the programme to administer the second dose of COVID vaccinations for our staff.
Staff Listening Service; Schools Reopening and Childcare; Adult mental health ward praised for providing excellent care during the pandemic; and Life on the Frontline – contact tracers.
Lateral Flow testing – symptoms top test update; Glasgow Early Treatment Arm Favipiravir (GETAFIX); Flow Navigation Hub – update; and Life on the Frontline – contact tracers.
Lateral Flow testing – symptoms top test, Life on the Frontline – contact tracers, COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit, Active Staff goes online! and Transport update.
Clinical Portal disruption last week
COVID vaccination – second dose for staff, Life on the Frontline – Gillian Lindsay, Successful HEPMA pilot paves the way for GGC-wide rollout and Social Distancing Action Plan.
In this message Jane talks about battling the elements, supplies of COVID vaccine affected by a temporary reduction and our communications team visited one of our mass vaccination centres – see our Faces of Hope series on our social media channels
One million people vaccinated; FFP3 mask: 3M 1863 – Important Information; Anticipatory Care Planning – New LearnPro; and New clinical trial to test a respiratory monitoring service for COVID-19 patients.