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Monthly archives: June 2018

Posiflush pre-filled saline syringes now available

 

The posiflush pre-filled saline syringes (5ml) are now available to order via NHSSC Supply chain, order code FWC127. They’re to be used for saline flushing.

You may have already been visited by a Becton Dickinson representative to inform you of this product.

With immediate effect, we will start using these and all materially managed wards and departments will automatically start receiving these syringes over the next week.

For more information please contact Lisa Southall on ext. 4938.

 

Informatics routine maintenance: Today 9pm until 9pm on Sunday 17 June

 

From 9pm today until 9pm on Sunday 17 June, Informatics will be undertaking maintenance on the following IT systems. This should have no impact on the operation of the systems however if you have issues or concerns during the weekend please contact the On-Call IT Backup (available via switchboard).

  • Auditbase
  • Circle
  • Dawn Anti-Coag
  • DEMS Security Body Cameras
  • Security fob system
  • Adam Endoscopy
  • Chemocare
  • Menumate
  • Intouch Kiosks
  • Labyrinth
  • Roche pathology
  • Prism Neurophysiology
  • Viewpoint Cardiology
  • Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA)
  • C4C Facilities
  • Cleric Patient Transport
  • Clinic Library Pro
  • ImmunLink
  • Radiometer
  • Sentinel Cardiology

Missing case notes: physiotherapy

 

Some of our physiotherapy clinical and trial records have recently gone missing (see image). If you have seen any of these records please urgently contact Lydiajones@nhs.net or Fiona.Hoar@nhs.net.

Vice Chair Opportunity – LGBT Staff Network

 

The LGBT Staff Network has a vacancy for a Vice Chair.

The role is to support the Chair to promote the work of the network within the Trust and to assist in the running of the network, alongside helping to manage our corporate social media accounts.

The LGBT Staff Network want to improve the working lives of LGBT colleagues by empowering them to feel safe at work, allowing them to be their whole selves in the workplace which only benefits both colleagues and patients.

If you would like to be part of the inclusion journey with the Trust and feel you would like to put yourself forward please contact Stuart Young, Chair of the LGBT Network by 29 June for an informal chat by email at stuartyoung1@nhs.net.

ESR Service Desk: Ticket issues

 

The ESR service desk has encountered issues in generating automatic email notifications for users who have raised tickets.

If you raise a ticket, please log back into the service desk periodically to review your open tickets and monitor progress or update the ticket, as necessary.

Additionally, the service desk team will also send you a direct email reminding you to do the same.

CIWA interpretation questions

 

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a common medical problem and follows the abrupt discontinuation of, or at least the rapid decrease in intake of alcohol, the use of which has been heavy and prolonged. The syndrome usually begins within 6-8 hours of alcohol cessation or reduction, though alcohol withdrawal delirium does not usually develop for 2–3 days after stopping drinking and usually lasts for at least 48–72 hours.

If patient admission not avoided follow management plan and refer to Alcohol Withdrawal Guidelines via connect. Based on undertaking CIWA scoring it may be useful to use this scoring interpretation guideline alongside your assessment.

a) Nausea & Vomiting. Ask ‘Do you feel sick?’ ‘Have you vomited?’

b) Paroxysmal sweats. Use observation. Is the patient clammy/sweaty? Beads of sweat to forehead? Drenching sweats?

c) Anxiety. Ask ‘Do you feel nervous?’ ‘Do you feel calm inside or churned up?’ Use observation is the patient at ease?

d) Agitation. Use observation. Is the patient restless/fidgety?

e) Tremor. Use observation. View the patient from afar before approaching them. Is their tremor visible? How severe when patients arms extended. Is the tremor severe even with arms not extended?

f) Headache. Ask patient. How severe?

g) Auditory disturbances. Ask ‘Are you more aware of noise around you?’ ‘Are you hearing things you know are not there?’

h) Visual disturbances. Ask ‘Does the light appear to be too bright?’ ‘Does it hurt your eyes?’ ‘Are you seeing things which you feel may not be real?’

i) Tactile disturbances. Ask ‘Do you have any itching, pins and needles sensations, burning or numbness?’

j) Orientation. Ask ‘What day is it?’ ‘Where are you?’ ‘Who am I?’

Ramadan 2018

 

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

During this month the SWBH Muslim Liaison Group who are a part of the BME Staff Network alongside the Trust wanted to take the opportunity to highlight famous and important members of the Islamic Faith.

Today we look at Anser Khan who is a security officer at City Hospital and co-chair of the BME Staff Network.

Anser believes that working in such a diverse and multi-cultural organisation with many, faiths and beliefs, it is imperative that everyone is respected and treated fairly and equally. Religious, cultural and social barriers should be broken down if we are to have harmonious environments at work and in society.

Star Awards 2018: Excellence in Education Prize – 15 days left to nominate

 

There are only 15 days left to get your nominations in for the upcoming Star Awards.

Nominate someone within the next 2 days and you’ll be in with a chance to win a Red Letter Day experience of your choice, whether you want to relax in a spa or be a zoo keeper for the day – get your nominations in.

Do you know an individual or team who can demonstrate excellence in providing and supporting high quality education?

Nominate them as the Excellence in Education Prize at this year’s upcoming Star Awards!

Ways to nominate:

  • You can complete a paper nomination form which you can download by clicking here
  • You can send in a video nomination for free to  swbh.comms@nhs.net via www.wetransfer.com Choose go to free. When doing the recording remember to state clearly who you are and the name of the person/team you are nominating.
  • You can complete the online form by clicking here.

If you have any questions, please contact the communications team on 0121 507 5303 or email swbh.comms@nhs.net.

For more information, please visit our dedicated Star Awards 2018 page on Connect.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards – getting the referral right

 

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is the procedure prescribed in law when it is necessary to deprive of their liberty a resident or patient who lacks capacity to consent to their care and treatment in order them safe from harm.

Unfortunately some referrals are being delayed due to some common mistakes. This means Best Interest Assessors are then delayed in assessing patients, leading to unnecessary delays in care.

The list below shows three common mistakes that colleagues make when submitting their referrals:

  • Sending DoLS referrals to incorrect local authority or not sending to the local authority at all (some are getting sent to the Dementia, Delirium, and Distress email address which is incorrect).
  • Dates on the referrals are incorrect – DoLS can be authorised for 7 days which includes the day you are submitting i.e. if you are submitting on the 12th of the month it will be authorised until the 18th.
  • You can extend this 7 days for a further 7 days which is at the bottom of the DoLS referral form.  You can complete this if you feel the patient will be in hospital for longer than 7 days or if the previous 7 days are running out and a best interest assessor hasn’t been yet.  Again this date is including the submission day so if you are sending on the 12th of the month it will be authorised until the 25th.

For more information, you can access the DoLS help document and the DoLs Q&A document

For further support and guidance in completing DoLS assessments, please contact the Adult Safeguarding Team:

  • Sabina Price-Hickman – 07966625176
  • Clare Cotterill – 07970244138

Sexual health moved to Lyng

 

The sexual health department has now moved from the Dartmouth clinic at Sandwell Hospital to the Lyng Centre (3rd floor).

This also means they will have a new direct line which is 0121 612 2323.

Patients can be directed to our new site via our normal referral pathway.

For more information please contact talibah.sterling@nhs.net.

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