Date |
Notice |
Contact |
25 July 2008 |
Connect in Care event
Download the flyer for the CiC event in October.
We are targeting a particular audience for this event; project PD site participants, nutrition champions, educational leads for care homes, students, CiC network team, PPDNF members & a few others. We'd like to have 2 or 3 PPDNF members at the event, or perhaps more, if you think they would be interested. There is a limit to the number of places available, so please get in touch if you are interested.
Thanks
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Alison Forbes
University of Edinburgh |
25 July 2008 |
The NES General Practice nurse toolkit is now launched and can be found at :
www.nesgpntoolkit.scot.nhs.uk
I'd like to thank all of you who were involved in the development of the toolkit the past year in many different ways, and want you to know that it wouldn't have got to this stage without that help.
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Fiona Bell
Learning & Network Coordinator (General Practice Nursing)
Email: Fiona.bell@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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25 July 2008 |
Dear all, I am currently reviewing core care plans on wound care, pressure ulcer care and wound care chart. Keen to look at examples of these documents from other Trusts. Would you be willing to let me look at examples of your wound care/ pressure areas care documents?
Regards
Sharon
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Sharon Cunliffe
Practice Development Nurse
Anaesthetic and Surgery Division
Sharon.Cunliffe@rbh.nhs.uk |
25 July 2008 |
I am currently involved with a group of Independent Nurse Prescribers - in both acute and community settings. We are exploring ways of capturing data regarding prescribing patterns for audit purposes - has anyone developed log books or other recording systems that you wouldn't mind sharing with me? Also, I would be interested in hearing what data other nurse prescribers keep regarding their prescribing practice.
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Anne Marie Tunney
AnneMarie.Tunney@northerntrust.hscni.net |
25 July 2008 |
I am currently working on a ward for older people with mental health issues who may have a organic or functional illness. The team are working on a few projects one of which is improving the dining experience for patients. Has anyone else developed practice in this area? Any help/advice would be appreciated.
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Lilian France
lillian.france2@swyt.nhs.uk |
25 July 2008 |
Hi, I'm looking into the potential for a Practice Development Physiotherapist and would welcome contact from anyone who has either developed such a role or knows of someone who is.
Thanks
Nesta
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Nesta Mccluskey
North East Wales NHS Trust
nesta.mccluskey@new-tr.wales.nhs.uk |
24 June 2008 |
I am investigating the feasibility of setting up an educational package for nurses to perform arterial stabs for the purpose of blood gas analysis. Does anyone know of other centres that provide this as I would like to discuss plans and feasibility?
Thank you.
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Chris Ronayne
Greater Glasgow and Clyde
christina.ronayne@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
17 June 2008 |
The Scottish Spina Bifida Association is looking at a Medicines Management Policy, bearing in mind that we do not have access to medicines management training and the family support staff are not registered members of staff and are not happy to administer medications. I feel that it needs to be a policy reflecting self or carer management of medicines whilst in the centre.
We are also looking at developing an Intimate and Personal Care Policy, bearing in mind that we do not have access to bowel or bladder management training and the family support staff are not registered members of staff and are not happy to carry out intimate procedures as they do not see that as their role. I feel that it needs to be a policy reflecting self or carer bowel , bladder and intimate care management whilst in the centre.
Anybody got any suggestions?
Grateful for any help.
Mark Lees
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Mark Lees
Scottish Spina Bifida Association
mark@ssba.org.uk |
17 June 2008 |
I am working with a staff nurse involved in the Leadership in Compassionate Care project and she is taking forward an initiative to ensure that the policy for protected meal times is effective within her clinical area. Does anyone else know of work being done on this topic please?
Any information in relation to protected meal times would be welcome Thank you Liz
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Liz Adamson
Napier university
l.adamson@napier.ac.uk |
11 June 2008 |
As a group of Community Nurses we are looking at the use of subcut fluids in palliative care. Has anyone any suggestions or experience of the use of subcut fluids in patient's homes?
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Veronica Johnston
NHS Grampian
veronica.johnston@nhs.net |
11 June 2008 |
Hi,
NHS Ayrshire & Arran are updating their documentation for in-patients and I was wondering if anyone could share their Waterlow risk assessment tool as the one we're using is a bit busy looking.
Many thanks
Moira
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Moira Brown
Moira.brown@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
4 June 2008 |
We are currently looking at options regarding e-learning. Does anyone use e-learning programmes and if so in what areas / topics?
Any information would be be gratefully received
Many thanks
Vicky
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Vicky Thompson
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
vicky.thompson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
29 May 2008 |
Hi, I am assisting in an initiative to develop a post for a new Development Worker for the Deaf community.
We are keen to ensure we are developing a service that meets the needs of this population. I was wondering if you have done anything similar and if so, would be willing to share experiences, pitfalls, etc. Also, if you have any quality improvement framework for this, would you be able to let me have a copy?
Many thanks, hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
Karen
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Karen Percival
Doncaster PCT
karen.percival@doncasterpct.nhs.uk |
29 May 2008 |
I need to undertake a training needs analysis for wound management in District Nursing and wondering if anyone has a tool they can share?
Many thanks,
Kate Danskin |
Kate Danskin
kate.danskin@nhs.net |
30 April 2008 |
Hi, I am currently developing a proposal for a Community Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Team for the whole of Doncaster PCT. This would be done to develop equitable service provision in the area. It will be community focused person centred care, multi disciplinary, with agreed therapy outcomes, and occupational performance measures. It aims to meet the physical, intellectual, sensory, spiritual, social and emotional needs of this client group. If anyone is doing or has done similar work in this area, I would be grateful if you could get in touch. Many thanks, look forward to hearing from you.
Karen
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Karen Percival
Doncaster PCT
karen.percival@doncasterpct.nhs.uk |
30 April 2008 |
We are currently setting up structures to start writing nursing policies and procedures in the hospital. This involves setting up sub-groups each focusing on a specific topic. I was wondering if any of you would have any examples of policies on the below topics:-medications administration feeding + washing clients respiration end of life care mobilising patients pre and post op care bowel elimination.
Any assistance offered would be greatly welcomed.
Susan
Susan.ODonnell1@hse.ie
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Susan O'Donnell
Susan.ODonnell1@hse.ie |
30 April 2008 |
I am currently looking into advanced care planning in dementia and end of life care. Has anyone developed a template for this or have any useful information about this issue?
regards
Emma
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Emma Law
Practice Development Manager
NHS Tayside
emma.law@nhs.net |
25 April 2008 |
Hi - we are currently looking for a tool to assist with caseload profiling/patient dependency scoring for district nursing. Has anyone used such a tool that they would recommend for this purpose?
Thank you
Jeni
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Jeni Gerrie
jeni.gerrie@nhs.net |
25 April 2008 |
The Family Support Service of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association is looking at setting up an advisory group to consult on relevant health, education, social and recreational issues, polices, guidelines and documentation.
I would be grateful for any information which anybody could provide on setting up this group and laying out rationale, remits etc of the group.
Thanks in advance
Mark
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Mark. T. Lees
Services and Developments Manager,
The Scottish Spina Bifida Association
mark@ssba.org.uk |
27 March 2008 |
I have recently taken up post as the Programme Manager for the Integrated Programme for Improving Nutritional Care for Patients in Hospitals. I am developing a practice development programme for staff which looks at improving nutritional care for adults in hospitals and l am interested to explore if anyone has done anything similar. I am particularly interested in the patient experience and the culture and values aspects of this important programme of work.
Many thanks in anticipation.
Jeannette Morrison
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Jeannette Morrison
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
jeannette.morrison@nhs.net |
27 March 2008 |
Hi
We are looking for information on a caseload profiling tool validated for use within Community Children's Nursing. If you have tried one I would be grateful for information.
Diane Allcock
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Diane Allcock
East Glasgow CHP
diane.allcock@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
21 March 2008 |
Immunisation / Vaccination Training and NES e-learning Programme.
Are other areas using the NES programme instead of direct face to face training. If so how is it received by trainees, managers etc.etc. If not how long do you allocate to face to face training 1 day or more?
Many thanks, Louise
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Louise.ker@luht.scot.nhs.uk |
10 March 2008 |
I have recently taken up a post as a Practice Development Facilitator within a hospice which is a new position within the organisation. Hence I would be keen to make links within others working within a similar role within Palliative Care.
Thanks,
Kim
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Kim Donaldson
kdonaldson@stcolumbashospice.org.uk |
10 March 2008 |
I wonder if anyone is aware of an assessment tool for 1:1 patient supervision. This is in relation to patients being cared for in acute areas who due to head injury, mental condition or physical condition, require close supervision.
many thanks.
Susan Hannah
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Susan Hannah
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Practice Development Unit
Susan.Hannah@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
10 March 2008 |
I am currently working on a project with the aim of supporting the introduction of clinical supervision within the mental health directorates of NHS Lothian and Borders in relation to Rights, Relationships and Recovery. I would be interested to hear from anyone who is working in a similar area at the moment.
If any one can help, please get in touch with me by e mail.
Regards
Joyce Surfleet
PPDNF Web Secretary
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Joyce Surfleet
PPDNF Web Secretary
Joyce.Surfleet@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
10 March 2008 |
Dear PD Colleagues,
Please can you help? Has anyone been involved in developing competencies for Nursing Assistants/HCAs around the checking of Controlled Drugs, that they would be willing to share? Your help would be most appreciated.
Kind regards
Kate Smith
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Kate Smith
kate.smith@ccotrust.nhs.uk |
6 March 2008 |
We have developed a care of the patient after death policy, & I would be very grateful if anyone else has done this that they share a copy of their policy with us.
Many thanks
Kevin Hurst
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Kevin Hurst
Practice Development Nurse
kevin.hurst@nhs.net |
6 March 2008 |
Following the success of my last request... many thanks... I wonder if anyone has info on or knows of community based near patient inr testing.
many thanks
Moira
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Moira Brown
Moira.brown@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
6 March 2008 |
I am looking for any information on policy/procedure for a no reply following a home visit. Many thanks.
Lorraine Sherry
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Lorraine Sherry lorraine.sherry@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
6 March 2008 |
The Scottish Community Nurse Census (a joint initiative by ISD and the Scottish Government e-health programme) is taking place on 24th April 2008. Members of the PPDNF have been identified as key stakeholders and key to the success of this work. We would like at this point to engage with them and ask them to help us raise awareness of this project which involves all community nursing staff and their teams and also ask them to help ensure that all community staff complete the census form. More details can be found on our website: http://www.isdscotland.org.comm-nurse-census
If you require further information, please contact Lee Davies.
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Lee Davies
Lee.Davies@isd.csa.scot.nhs.uk |
22 February 2008 |
Hi, I wonder if anyone knows of a validated tool for oral assessment used in their area. I'd appreciate any info you can forward me. Thanks.
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Susan Hannah
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Practice Development Unit
Susan.Hannah@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk |
22 February 2008 |
Hi, does anyone know of medication recording sheets for mitomycin and cystistat instillations. So far, the nurse has been writing in the notes but would like to have something more specific.
Many thanks
Moira Brown
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Moira Brown
Moira.brown@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
11 February 2008 |
We are currently reviewing our policies and procedures manual. We do not have a policy on Confidentiality. Does anybody have a Confidentiality Policy which they are willing to share?
Remember we are a charity and we do not necessarily employ nurses within the association, so it would have to be a generic policy.
Any help gratefully appreciated as always.
Thanks.
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Mark Lees
The Scottish Spina Bifida Association
mark@ssba.org.uk |
11 February 2008 |
I am in the process of developing competencies for staff on agenda for Change bands 1-4.
Our organisation is going through huge changes at the moment, one of which will include increasing the skills and competencies of A&E technicians.
This post has evolved over the years but they have never had a formal job description and set of competencies.
I would be very grateful if anyone has done similar work and are willing to share their expertise. |
Christine Morgan
Practice Development Nurse
Christine.Morgan@whht.nhs.uk |
11 February 2008 |
Hi, I have recently joined the Practice Development Unit in NHS Ayrshire and Arran as a facilitator for Mental Health Addictions and Learning Disabilities. I am keen to make links with other PDF's working in this field in Scotland to find out about practice development initiatives in other health board areas.
Please feel free to contact me or pass my details on to colleagues with a particular interest/remit in this field of work.
Thanks Lynne |
Lynne Murray
Ayrshire and Arran
Lynne.Murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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11 February 2008 |
We are currently reviewing our Essence of Care Strategy and would be very keen to hear of the approaches other Trusts are using (both the successful and the not so successful would help). One of my concerns is that whilst we are getting lots of data, and have no problem writing up six monthly reports, I am not convinced that we are really "making a difference".
I would love to hear from anyone willing to share their EoC stories with me.
Jane |
Jane Ellis
jane.ellis@whht.nhs.uk |
11 February 2008 |
Hi I am currently looking for anyone who can share their Practice Development Strategy with us . If anyone currently has one, or is in the process of developing one, I would love to hear from you.
Many thanks
Karen |
Karen Percival
Practice Development
Doncaster
karen.percival@doncasterpct.nhs.uk |
