Monthly archives: May 2022
Staff network day at Sandwell: 11 May
As part of the relaunch of the staff networks, a special event will be taking place on Wednesday 11 May to coincide with Staff Networks Day at Sandwell courtyard gardens, 10.30am – 2.30pm.
The following teams will be in attendance should you want to find out more about their networks or teams:
- BME Staff Network
- LGBT Staff Network
- Disability and Long Term Conditions Staff Network
- Women’s Clinical Network
- Women’s Network
- Muslim Liaison Group
- Chaplaincy team
- EDI Team
Come along to the event and find out more about the networks and how you can get involved.
Introducing the LGBTQA+ Network
The LGBTQA+ Network is a group of individuals who self-identify as being LGBTQA+ or are an ally of LGBTQA+ colleagues. The core aim of the network is to promote equality, diversity, inclusion and pride in our LGBTQA+ colleagues and to support the Trust to deliver better services for all, both colleagues and patients The network wants to improve the working lives of LGBTQA+ colleagues by empowering them to feel safe and able to bring their whole selves to work.
In the video below, network vice chair, Andrew Churm, Matron, Community Nursing Services talks about the network’s priorities for the coming year and encourages everyone to find out more about how they can get involved.
For more information please email estelle.hickman@nhs.net or khalil.miller@nhs.net.
Today is World Hand Hygiene Day 2022
Today (Thursday 5 May) is World Hand Hygiene Day and it’s the perfect time to remind everyone that now more than ever, it is vitally important to clean your hands!
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective actions to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including COVID-19, and is fundamental to infection prevention and control.
Your hands are the main pathway of germ transmission. Hand hygiene is therefore one of the most important measures to avoid the transmission of coronavirus. It is important to wash your hands thoroughly and more often, for at least 20 seconds each time with water and soap or hand gel.
Colleagues are advised to follow the 5 moments of hand washing:
- Before touching a patient
- Before clean/aseptic procedures
- After body fluid exposure/risk
- After touching a patient
- After touching patient surroundings.
Watch this short video to remind yourself of the how to effectively wash your hands.
Staff network day at Sandwell: 11 May
As part of the relaunch of the staff networks, a special event will be taking place on Wednesday 11 May to coincide with Staff Networks Day at Sandwell courtyard gardens, 10.30am – 2.30pm.
The following teams will be in attendance should you want to find out more about their networks or teams:
- BME Staff Network
- LGBT Staff Network
- Disability and Long Term Conditions Staff Network
- Women’s Clinical Network
- Women’s Network
- Muslim Liaison Group
- Chaplaincy team
- EDI Team
Come along to the event and find out more about the networks and how you can get involved.
Introducing the Disability & Long Term Conditions Staff Network
The Disability and Long Term Conditions Staff Network is a group of individuals who self-identify as having a disability or long term condition. The aim of the network is to promote equality and inclusion for colleagues with a disability or long term condition and to support the Trust to deliver better services for all, both colleagues and patients.
In the video below, network chair, Richard Burnell, Organisational and People Development Specialist talks about the priorities for the network over the coming year. He also encourages everyone to take part in the network as a member or an ally.
For more information please email estelle.hickman@nhs.net or khalil.miller@nhs.net.
NMAHPPS survey – do you play a role within research?
The NMAHPPS (nurses, midwives, AHPs, pharmacists, healthcare scientists) research group have developed a baseline survey to gather evidence of research activity for non-medical staff groups).
This survey has been designed to help us understand how many non-medical healthcare professionals within the Trust currently play an active role within research. It will help to inform future research strategy, training and opportunities at SWB as we look to develop a more formalised approach to non-medical research within the Trust.
If you wish to complete the survey, please click here.
Star Awards 2022: Patient Safety Award
Do you know an individual or team who has exhibited best practice in providing safe care, who has openly raised awareness of safety issues, championed transparency or introduced new ways of working to a service or treatment that has improved patient safety?
Nominate them for the Patient Safety Award in this year’s upcoming Star Awards!
Complete the online nomination form by clicking here.
Nominations close on Friday 3 June.
Last year’s winners of this prestigious award was the Breast Screening Team. At the time, the team were the only service nationally to implement the hybrid open invitation system which resulted in maintaining uptake close to pre-COVID levels where nationally there was a massive decline. They have hundreds of patients and client contacts on weekly basis where they ensure they provide a safe service in line with Trust values.
Be sure to also check out this short video showcasing last year’s glitzy awards event.
If you have any questions, please contact the communications team on 0121 507 5303 or email swbh.comms@nhs.net.
Say Her Name – workshop hosted by the Women’s Clinician Network
A one day workshop titled Say Her Name, organised by the Women’s Clinician Network will take place on Friday 13 May, City, Wolfson Theatre. The workshop will cover how to increase situational awareness and learn strategies to cope with verbal and physical violence both in and outside the workplace. The workshop is open for all genders and grades.
The event is a face-to-face event and spaces are limited. Please contact swbh.acutemedicalsecretariesamu1@nhs.net for more information and to book a place.
Enhancing the care delivered to patients approaching end of life
The palliative care team are leading a Trust-wide quality improvement project to enhance the care delivered to patients approaching the end of life. This is relevant to colleagues in all specialties and an opportunity to see excellence in care become the consistent norm for our patients, whoever they are and wherever they are looked after.
Be sure to check out this short video featuring Rachael Hendrickson-Brown, Macmillan Therapy Team Lead talking about the importance of palliative care.
Please visit the palliative care Connect page for a whole range of resources that will equip you to play your part.
Star Awards 2022: Learner of the Year
Do you know an individual who can demonstrate the impact training has had on themselves, their team and their service? This could be any colleague and could include, for example, completing an apprenticeship, a computer course or a post grad/leadership programme or university module.
Why not nominate them for the Learner of the Year at this year’s upcoming Star Awards!
Complete the online nomination form by clicking here.
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Nominations close on Friday 3 June.
Last year’s winners of this prestigious award was Mayur Patel, Administrator for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. At the time, Mayur had undertaken a Business and Administration Apprenticeship Level 3 and gained a distinction whilst continuing to work in the bowel cancer screening administrative team. Mayur had not undertaken any form of study for many years and continued with his study despite some personal and work challenges. Alongside this study Mayur volunteered to be redeployed distributing PPE to wards and departments during the pandemic in 2021.
Be sure to also check out this short video showcasing last year’s glitzy awards event.
If you have any questions, please contact the communications team on 0121 507 5303 or email swbh.comms@nhs.net.
This week is insulin safety week
Insulin safety week aims to raise awareness of insulin and everything diabetes among healthcare professionals. Be sure to check out some free online education modules regarding the safe use of insulin in hospital by clicking here.
Timing of insulin is crucial to achieving and maintaining control of the diabetes.
- What steps can be taken to improve the timing of insulin on your ward?
- Did you know insulin should be given before the meal?
- Harm may occur as a result of stopping the VRIII at an inappropriate time. Do you know how to safely stop an intravenous insulin infusion?
- How confident do you feel about making insulin dose adjustments to correct hyper/hypoglycaemia?
Your ward THINK GLUCOSE Champion has access to an online resource pack which includes free learning modules. Note: These are accredited and can be used towards revalidation.
Do you live with diabetes and want support?
Would you like to be empowered and learn more the about support available to better manage your diabetes? Would you like to learn up to date information and guidance about your diabetes as well as alternative diabetes education platforms available to you?
If so please email m.chakaza@nhs.net or wyn.burbridge@nhs.net who can help you access education or support with your diabetes.
Want to find out more about insulin safety?
Our diabetes team will be hosting education drop in sessions regarding insulin safety across the Trust throughout the week on the below dates between 10am – 2.30pm:
- Wednesday 4 May, diabetes centre resource room, City (1st floor above main entrance)
- Thursday 5 May, Sandwell Education Centre conference room
Warmer Homes West Midlands: Free and impartial advice
Warmer Home West Midlands offer free and impartial advice on:
- Switching advice and the best energy tariffs
- Benefits specialists who can see if you are eligible for more income
- Free energy saving measures
To find out more please call 0808 196 8298.
For further details please see Warmer Homes information sheet.
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