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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In this issue Jane talks about the rapid response from the Decontamination, Estates and Transport teams, with all other key stakeholders, in finding and implementing a swift solution following unexpected maintenance at the Inverclyde TSSU; congratulates four staff members, Craig Strang, Kate MacLeod, Wendy Mitchell, and Lisa McGoey, who work across Police Custody Healthcare and Archway Glasgow service; Sharps training; and feedback from a family whose son was well looked after at the Royal Hospital for Children.
In this issue Jane talks about the appointment of Interim Chief Officer, East Dunbartonshire HSCP.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Band 5 nurse review sessions; Primary Care support – new sharepoint site; Quality Strategy Newsletter; New modules on Turas Learn; Pride march 2024; Roadworks – QEUH; and Glasgow Tripper Ticket.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Sign up for Realistic Medicine updates and training modules; Listening to our patients; and Scottish Health Awards 2024.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine – staff drop-in clinics this week; Launch of Revised Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) Care Plan; Learn Blood Transfusion (LBT) LearnPro modules; and NHSGGC Adult Support and Protection Guidance.
Topics in this Core Brief: Appointment of the Interim Deputy Medical Director – Mental Health and Addiction Services and Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspections.
In this issue Jane talk about: the 76th anniversary of the NHS; virtual and telephone consultations; Jane welcomes six new Non-Executive Directors; cyber-attacks, specifically phishing or vishing and feedback on the Audiology team at the IRH.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Business Email Compromise; NHS Scotland anniversary message to staff from Caroline Lamb, Chief Executive, NHS Scotland and Director-General for Health and Social Care; and Launch of NHSGGC Adult Support and Protection Guidance.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Freedom of Information; Support for staff affected by International Events; Launch of Module 2 – Supporting a Positive Patient Experience: Dealing with Difficult Conversations; Share your views!; and Glasgow Charing Cross roadworks: 8 July – 2 December 2024.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA); Workforce Strategy 2025-2030: Tell us what’s important to you; Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine; Creating a safe space for all: Why “Cut It Out” matters; Revised Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) Care Plan; and Roadworks – QEUH.
Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Cyber Crime: Recognising the signs; Hospital discharge and telecare; and Insulin Safety Week, 1 – 7 July 2024.
This Core Brief includes an update from the June Board meeting held on 25 June 2024.
In this issue Jane talks about: the high numbers of COVID patients across our hospitals; Vice Chairs John Matthews OBE and Ian Ritchie, alongside Non-Executive Members Alan Cowan, Jacqueline Forbes, Anne-Marie Monaghan and Rona Sweeney, will all be stepping down from the NHS Board; the approval of the 2024-2029 Quality Strategy at the NHSGGC Board meeting; Armed Forces Week; the latest cohort of Project Search interns; our Investors in People accreditation; and patient feedback from Ward K at Gartnavel General Hospital.
Topics in this Core Brief: Workforce Strategy 2025-2030: Tell us what’s important to you and Scottish Health Awards 2024.
Topics in this Core Brief: Update to NHS Inform Advice – Covid-19; Update from the Area Clinical Forum; and Roadworks – QEUH.
This Core Brief includes a joint message from the Chair and Chief Executive on NHSGGC achieving Investors in People accreditation.
Topics in this Core Brief: Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.
Topics in this Core Brief: Revised Peripheral Venous Catheter (PVC) Care Plan; Armed Forces Week, 24 – 29 June; and Medical Peer Support Hub Training Day.
In this issue Jane talks about: the launch of our “Cut It Out” programme, the King’s Birthday Honours, National Estates and Facilities Day, the Audit and Risk Committee visited Leverndale Hospital, Scotland’s Health Awards 2024 & finally, some feedback regarding the Royal Hospital for Children’s Orthotics Service.
Topics in this Core Brief: Review of Band 5 nursing roles & Scottish Health Awards 2024
Topics in this Core Brief: National Estates and Facilities Day – 19 June; GGC Medicines Update; Roadworks – QEUH; and Save Energy at Home module from Home Energy Scotland.
Topics in this Core Brief: Reduced Working Week; Showcasing our staff; and Management of occupational exposure to blood or body fluids.
This Core Brief includes a joint message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive and Dr Lesley Thomson KC, Chair, on the launch of our Cut It Out programme, which encourages staff members who have experienced sexual harassment, or any other form of harassment, either directly or by witnessing it happening to others, to speak up and report it.
Topics in this Core Brief: Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine for NHSGGC staff working with infants and pregnant women; Showcasing our staff; and Launch of new app to help meet the needs of autistic patients.