Monthly archives: July 2018

Winscribe update – Speech Recognition

The upgrade to Winscribe in May 2018 fixed a number of bugs including:

• The speech recognition module now “learns” new words / corrections as you use it
• The system is now stable as we have changed the way its set up. Previously Clients PC’s were constantly querying the DB server causing instability
• Desktop client was failing to load templates in under 1 minute – now it’s under 5 seconds

If you have not used speech recognition for a while, due to previous performance issues please give it another try.

Medicine recall – Valsartan; Actavis and Dexcel brands

Please be aware that pharmacy has been notified of a class 1 (immediate action) recall on Valsartan branded products (Actavis and Dexcel tablets and capsules). The recall is due to possible chemical contamination.

The affected products are:

Pharmacy can confirm it does not have the affected products.

Please be aware, patients may present to us with the affected products and we may be using their supply of affected products on wards (patient’s own drugs). All nursing and medical colleagues are urged to check with patients who either are prescribed Valsartan, or who have Valsartan on the drug histories (which can be seen as the green drug history form in the patient’s case notes) if they have the affected products.

If affected products are found, please remove them immediately and quarantine them. Inform pharmacy immediately (out of hours through the on-call pharmacist) and we will remove the products and organise a supply of unaffected product (the following day if out of hours).

For further information, please visit gov.uk or contact Medicines Information on ext. 5259.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre tickets: 70 percent discount until July 12

To celebrate NHS 70 and to say thank you to NHS employees, Birmingham Repertory Theatre will be giving 70 percent discount off a show of their choice for the theatre’s upcoming autumn season (August 23-January 26) if tickets are booked between July 5-12.

The 70 percent discount offer can only be redeemed over the phone or in person at our box office (0121 236 4455) between 5 – 12 July from 12noon – 5.30pm. Quote NHS70. You will need to provide your NHS Staff ID card as proof of your employment either when you book or collect your tickets. The discount can be used for up to 4 tickets and is not available on £10 and £15 tickets.

The theatre will also be giving away 70 free tickets to their fabulous Christmas show, The Wizard of Oz, to any NHS employee as nominated by patients and colleagues.

In addition to the discount, if you know of a hard-working, inspirational NHS employee and their family that deserves a trip to see The Wizard of Oz this Christmas then send in a nomination stating who they are and why to Birmingham Repertory Theatre at whatson@birmingham-rep.co.uk. The closing deadline for nominations is 27 July.

Child protection concerns referral

Please be aware that Sandwell children’s trust are currently experiencing technical issues receiving incoming MARF’s via the secure access email.

Therefore if you have any child protection concerns or wish to make a referral to Sandwell children’s trust please call 0121 569 3100 or 0121 569 8555.

Health Information Week

Health Information Week is an awareness week wihich aims to promote the quality health resources that are available to the public.

To celebrate Health Information Week we are encouraging colleagues to:

• Check out our new collection of Reading Well for Mental Health Books at Sandwell Library – 6 July

For more information please contact swbh.library@nhs.net.

Scanning of legacy folders only upon request

As we are now 12 months post implementation of EDMS we will no longer be routinely scanning legacy folders.

We will only order the scanning of legacy folders on request.

If you do require a legacy folder to be scanned please complete the form that is found at the bottom of the following connect page https://connect2.swbh.nhs.uk/trustindigital/case-note-scanning/

Once complete please send to casenote.log@nhs.net where the images will be ordered for you.

Images should be available within 5 days – we will respond to your request with confirmation of order and date the images will be available.

Happy Birthday #NHS70

Happy 70th Birthday to the National Health Service #NHS70

Today the NHS is celebrating its 70th Birthday, prompting all of us to reflect on the positive contribution it has had on our lives.

At its conception being homosexual was illegal in the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) has grown with the British people to become one of the most inclusive employers in the country.

Today many of us feel able to be open and proud about our sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity empowering us to bring our whole selves to work, enabling us to put all of our whole selves into deliver the highest quality care for our patients.

The NHS serves a diverse population and this diversity is reflected amongst the colleagues who work across Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, through the Staff Network and the People Pledges the Trust demonstrates that LGBT staff members are a valued part of our workforce.

SWBH is leading the way on Inclusive Practice across the NHS, the wider health sector and further afield, you may have seen in communications recently that we have been shortlisted for The National Diversity Awards, Diverse Company Award a clear demonstration that our hospitals and community settings are providing colleagues and patients an inclusive place to work and be care for

We are #PROUD to be a part of SWBH Team … #Proud to be a part of the NHS we look forward to the next seventy years and the growth of the inclusion movement within our Trust and the NHS.

Written by Stuart Young RN Chair SWBH LGBT Staff Network

UK Pride Parades & Celebrations 2018

PRIDE PARADES & CELEBRATIONS

The month of July has the highest concentration of Pride events across the UK, as an LGBT Staff Network affiliated to NHS England’s LGBT Network we are highlighting the Pride  Parades and Celebrations and sharing their invitation with you all.  

London Pride 7^th July

UK Black Pride 8^th July – London

Northern Pride 21^st July – Newcastle

Trans Pride 20^th – 22^nd July – Brighton and Hove

Brighton Pride 4^th August

Leeds Pride 5^th August

Manchester Pride 25^th August

Please do get in touch with the National LBGT Committee if you would like to join them in any of the parades and hold our NHS70 banner please email england.lgbt@nhs.net

SWBH Celebrates & Commemorates 70 Years of Windrush

Blog written by Donna Mighty, Co-Chair of the BME Staff Network.

Windrush Tea Party 2018

After 3 months of planning, Saturday 16th June the day we had been waiting for had finally arrived……

Following the success of our Black History Month party in October 2017, the BME Staff Network were keen to host a Windrush Tea Party to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Windrush generation arriving at Tilbury Docks, Essex on 22nd June 1948.

It is no coincidence that the Windrush generation and our NHS celebrate their 70th Birthday within weeks of each other. The Windrush generation answered the call from the motherland to help rebuild post-war Britain. We are grateful for their contribution to British Society and our National Health Service. The Tea Party was a thanksgiving event and celebration of our nurses – retired and present.

Our host for the day was the fabulous Des Coleman who was a huge hit with the audience. Our guest speakers were Beverley Brathwaite & Dr Naomi Anna Watson who shared their research findings regarding the experiences of BME Nurses. Steel band Tropical Vibes set the scene with sweet music. We heard moving stories from the WAWI Project members, were entertained by the poetry master Kokumo and listened to an original song from Mark Corbin.

Photographer Inès Elsa Dalal captured portraits of nurses during the day and these images will form part of a touring exhibition Portraits of Windrush: The Legacy Continues…during Black History Month. If you are a BME nurse and you are willing to have your portrait taken and be part of our exhibition please get in touch via email: swbh.bme@nhs.net or d.mighty@nhs.net

The Tea Party was a great success and our 250 guests enjoyed the afternoon. We ended on a high with an audience sing-a-long led by Mark Corbin – Bob Marley, One Love. Special thanks to our external sponsors, Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG and the University of Birmingham School for providing a fantastic venue and to the pupils for baking delicious scones and cakes for our guests.

We would also like to thank our partners University of Birmingham BAME Network, Recognize Black Heritage & Culture, RCN West Midlands & Unison West Midlands.

Thanks to all colleagues who attended the event and offered their support.

#ILoveTheNHS film

This Thursday, 5 July 2018, marks the NHS’s 70th anniversary. To celebrate this landmark achievement, the Great British public is being encouraged to share their reasons why they love the NHS.

This heart-warming film has been made with Sainsbury’s to say thank you to each and every member of staff and volunteers. The aim of the film is for people to share on social media with the hashtag #ILoveTheNHS and #NHS70 to leave their stories and experience of how the NHS has helped them.

Please sign up to this thunderclap to show your appreciation for our NHS anytime from now until Wednesday evening.

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/70796-nhs-70th-birthday