Mouth care matters display board competition

May 13, 2021

A reminder that the judging for the best mouth care matters ward display board takes place tomorrow (Friday 14 May).

The judging panel led by Acting Chief Nurse, Melanie Roberts will reveal and award prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Good luck all!

Mouth care matters has been piloted on D11 D26, Priory 4 and Newton 4 involving approximately 150 colleagues from healthcare assistants to matrons.

The pilot involved colleagues receiving specific training and equipment to carry out effective mouth care on patients. Colleagues have been ensuring that every patient cleans their teeth/dentures at least twice a day and those with complex mouth care needs are assisted with more frequent care.

An organisation wide roll out of mouth care matters will take place in July.