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Operational Readiness: Where are we at?

July 24, 2024

 

Our current progress for our operational readiness checklist is now at 46.6% – against a target of 49.4% – it’s going in the right direction, so thank you for all the hard work you are doing on this.

We must continue to prioritise the completion of the operational readiness checklists.

Key things to be completed by the end of July include:

  • Continue to finalise job plans and consultant rotas for Midland Met and upload them onto E-Allocate 
  • Continue to work with IT to validate devices – this is to ensure that the equipment you are issued with, based on what you have in your current location is correct. If you need any assistance, please contact Imran Ravat (i.ravat@nhs.net) or Zurvad Hussain (zurvad.hussain@nhs.net)
  • Unity ward build confirmations to be sent to business change managers with any changes or updates  

On site this week: 

Dates for your diary:

  • 24 July – Clinical and Operational Readiness Away Day 
  • 25 July – Group reviews – Stocktake on Operational Readiness 
  • August – Get Set for Midland Met walkabouts begin 
  • 6 August – Omnicell roll out starts on Sandwell wards 

Critical Patient Flow Scenario Testing

We have now commenced testing the critical patient flows that have been developed over the last two months with the MMUH safety group. Collaborating with specialty teams has been important to gain clarity and confirmation of the changes and procedural steps and to mitigate potential issues, risks, or hazards within these critical patient flows, including other key dependencies and interdependencies such as: policies, clinical guidelines, NICE, SOPs, IT, and necessary job planning/training.

Three sessions have already taken place, with excellent engagement and discussions. The sessions are vital components of the MMUH safety case, demonstrating that our transition to MMUH is proceeding safely and effectively. Upcoming sessions in July include:

Critical Patient Flow: 25 July

8am – 9am – Upper GI Bleed
9am – 10am – Lower GI Bleed
10am – 11am – Emergency Laparotomy
11am – 12noon – Acute Abdomen

Critical Patient Flow: 26 July

12noon – 1pm – Maternity
Delivery Non-Maternity Area/BBA

Major Obstetric Haemorrhage (APH)

Major Obstetric Haemorrhage ( PPH)

Maternal Collapse (Out of area patient)

Maternal Collapse in patient areas

4pm – 5pm
Obstetric Emergencies

Another milestone reached! – Phase 3 base change consultation has ended 

Our management of change is an essential part of us all preparing to move – thank you to everyone involved for engaging so well with the process.

This month marks a significant moment in our MOC process – the end of our phase 3 base change consultation. This phase was designed for staff moving into MMUH and the changes will be implemented from October, based on the move plan.  

In total, 5,434 colleagues have now completed their consultations – no mean feat!  

At present, 1198 colleagues are involved in a live consultation with the majority set to be completed by the end of August.  

Our Future Estate consultation ended on 20 July – so by the end of the month – you will all know where your service will be located.