Date: 13 December 2024
The Stroke unit would like to congratulate their Nursing Associates Hannah Carey and Charlotte Harper who have completed the course.
Mabel Nyakunegwa and Kerry Thomas have just started training which will mean the unit has staff who are well versed and experienced in caring for stroke patients.
From our Culture workstream: Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) wouldn’t be possible without the FTSU Guardians, but also the FTSU Ambassadors.
We are looking forAmbassadors from Medicine and Emergency Care. The voluntary role is vital in raising awareness of FTSU with colleagues and promoting a positive speaking up culture.
For more information contact:
Helen Turner - FTSU Lead
Helen.Turner51@nhs.net - 07596 318482
Chan Kaur - FTSU Guardian
Chan.Kaur@nhs.net - 07773 976983
Please be aware that there have been cases of Meningococcal Meningitis in the community.
This type of infection is a notifiable event. The UKHSA will provide assistance in ensuring we keep contacts safe, they will happily do some of the thinking to ensure we get such decisions right.
This link takes you to the relevant page with the information and guidance that may be useful.
And finally
Meningococcal disease: guidance on public health management - GOV.UK
Please ensure any suspected cases are discussed with the microbiology consultant oncall - they will be able to advise on immediate treatment but they will also be able to help signpost contact with Public Health England
Fern Morris the renal supportive care nurse held her first bereavement cafe for relatives of renal patients who have passed away. This is an amazing accomplishment, well done Fern!
The following colleagues have recently joined us, and we would like to offer a big welcome to:
Debbie Blunt
Housekeeper Ward 27
Elizabeth Ng’ang’a
Specialist Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology (RSH)
Grace Lamptey
Staff Nurse Ward 15/16
Leanne Thomas
Staff Nurse Renal unit (RSH)
Lynne Matthews
Specialist Nurse Practitioner Ward 26
Shine Sunny
Healthcare Science Practitioner Cardiology/Respiratory
Cardiology and Respiratory referral process: On Monday 16 December, there will be an updated referral mechanism for CardiologyandRespiratory
The referral forms will remain accessible via the Cardiology and Respiratory pages of the SaTH intranet however, the hyperlinks will now generate an online referral, moving away from the paper download and email forms.
The referrals will be sent automatically to the appropriate inbox for triage depending on the site selected on the form. The referrer will then receive a confirmation to their email address with the details that have been submitted.
