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Edition 141
26 November 2010
1 Care Closer to Home - The
Relocation of Pre-Assessment and
the Walk In Centre
1. Care Closer to Home - The Relocation of Pre-Assessment
and the Walk In Centre
It appears that there is still some level of uncertainty about the
2 Patient’s Demographics on Cellular
rationale for the move and we would like to take this opportunity to
Pathology Request Forms are
clarify the reasons. Please click here for further information.
Essential
3 MRI Scanner at PAH Unavailable 29th November 2010
4 St Margaret’s Hospital Out Patient
Department Receives £4000
Donation
5 Jane Hosty is Now Managing Oral
Maxillo Facial and Orthodontic
Services
6 Colin Green, Associate Director of
Capital & Estates is Retiring - 30th
November 2010
7 Notice for Medical and Dental Staff
Regarding Days Off in Lieu Over
Christmas
8 Ratified Policies and Guidelines
Now On Public Folders
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12
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3. MRI Scanner at PAH Unavailable - 29th November 2010
This is due to essential engineering work. If you have any queries
please e-mail [email protected].
4. St Margaret’s Hospital Out Patient Department Receives
£4000 Donation
Foundation Work for the Radiology Thank you to the Women’s
Extension will Commence on 29th
Royal Voluntary Service
November 2010
(WRVS) who made the
generous donation this
Birthing Unit Fayre Raised
£1128.49
week. The department plan
to spend the money on a
Congratulations to Dr Madhuri
storage unit, stools for
Shinkar and Dr Shauna Casey
patients to sit on while they
Silver Commendation for Victoria
are having their eyes tested,
Churchill, Patient Access
a new UV lamp, digital baby
Co-ordinator
scales and blood pressure
Department of Health (DOH)
machines.
Consultations
9 Photos For All To Use
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2. Patient’s Demographics on Cellular Pathology Request
Forms are Essential
If not included on a demographic sticker they need to be hand
written on the form in the correct space. Lack of complete
information can cause significant delays in reporting of results. The
patient’s consultant name should also be clearly written. For
further information please call Sharon Wood, Pathology Quality &
Governance Manager, on Ext: 7352.
15 Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Department Christmas Party, 7pm Midnight, 10th December 2010,
Social Club
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16 Take Part in the Three Peaks
Challenge for Epping Breast Unit’s
Fight Against Breast Cancer - 29th
April 2011 - 2nd May 2011
17 Gateway Nursery and Preschool
10% Discount
5. Jane Hosty is Now Managing Oral Maxillo Facial and
Orthodontic Services
This change took affect from 22nd November 2010. Jane can be
contacted on Ext: 7254.
6. Colin Green, Associate Director of Capital & Estates is Retiring - 30th November 2010
Colin's post will not be filled at present so the role will be split and overseen by Chris Birbeck, Interim
Director of Patient Safety and Risk. Estates will be led by Martin Mizen, Estates Manager (Technical
Support) and Capital Projects will be led by Clive Austin, Lead Project Manager. Deborah Chandler
will be the PA to both Martin and Clive. Enquiries for Capital & Estates should still come through Ext:
7013.
The Trust would like to wish Colin all the best for his retirement and thank him for all his hard work
over the last 21 years at PAH and 40 years in the NHS.
7. Notice for Medical and Dental Staff Regarding Days Off in Lieu Over Christmas
Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a Saturday and Sunday this year therefore Bank Holidays are
the 27th and 28th December 2010. Those doctors who are required to work on or into the Bank
Holidays are the only ones entitled to days off in lieu, not those who work on Christmas Day or
Boxing Day. This will be the same for New Years Day as this falls on a Saturday and the Bank
Holiday is the 3rd January 2011. Please contact Cathy Finnigan, Senior Medical HR Manager, on
Ext: 7637 if you have any queries.
8. Ratified Policies and Guidelines Now On Public Folders
Trust Policies
Hepatitis B Policy
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Workforce Development; Occ. Health & Local Security Management
(supersedes - Hepatitis B Policy - Policy No. 009)
Clinical Practice Policy for the Advanced Scrub Practitioner in the Operating Theatre
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Clinical Practice
(supersedes - Clinical Practice Policy for the Advanced Scrub Practitioner in the Operating Theatre
- Policy No. 108)
Management of Severe Sepsis Policy
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Infection Control
Allegations Against Staff/Volunteers who work with Children
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Workforce Development; Occ. Health & Local Security Management
Trust Guidelines
Induction & Augmentation of Labour including Use of Syntocinon
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Trust Guidelines/Women's & Children's Health
Birth After Previous Caesarean
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Trust Guidelines/Women's & Children's Health
Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes (S.R.O.M)
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Trust Guidelines/Women's & Children's Health
Down's Syndrome Care Pathway
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Trust Guidelines/Women's & Children's Health
MRSA Screening of Emergency Admissions Guidelines
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Trust Guidelines/Infection Control
Prevention of Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Guidelines
Sub directory: Trust Policies/Trust Guidelines/Infection Control
9. Photos For All To Use
If you need any photos for presentations or posters please visit Trust Photographs on the X:drive to
download pictures from around the Hospital.
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10. Foundation Work for the Radiology Extension will Commence on 29th November 2010
A piling rig will be employed to drill/hammer piling tubes into the ground. It is anticipated that it will
take approximately two weeks to complete this stage. Apologies for any inconvenience this may
cause. If you have any queries please contact Clive Austin, Lead Project Manager, on Ext: 7244.
11. Birthing Unit Fayre Raised £1128.49
The event was very well attended and there is further money to be added to the pot from the auction.
Claire Parker, Birthing Unit Manager, would like to thank everyone involved.
12. Congratulations to Dr Madhuri Shinkar and Dr Shauna Casey
Dr Shinkar passed her FRCPath (Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists) and Dr Casey passed
her part one of the same.
13. Silver Commendation for Victoria Churchill, Patient Access Co-ordinator
Vicky was nominated by her line manager for all her hard work and dedication to resolving access
issues for patients.
14. Department of Health (DOH) Consultations
The DOH are seeking the views of staff, patients and the general public in three consultations that
are a direct result of the recent NHS White paper. Please take the time to feedback your views.
More information is available at on the intranet
15. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department Christmas Party, 7pm - Midnight, 10th December
2010, Social Club
Welcome drinks and nibbles will be available. A disco and bar are operating all evening. This is a
thank you anyone who has an involvement and input into the running of the department. For further
information e-mail Mrs Rogers, ENT Consultant, at [email protected].
16. Take Part in the Three Peaks Challenge for Epping Breast Unit’s Fight Against Breast
Cancer - 29th April 2011 - 2nd May 2011
Climb the UK’s three highest mountains in 24 hours to enable the Unit at St Margaret’s Hospital to
keep ensuring their patients receive the latest innovative treatments. Contact Philippa Dooher or
Janet Skeys on Ext: 7046 for further information.
17. Gateway Nursery and Preschool 10% Discount
For further information call 01279 630341 or e-mail: [email protected].
Staff Suggestion
Double side print the ward handover sheets.
Energy Tip
Make sure taps are not left dripping at home or at work. Just one leaking tap could waste over £700
per year.
My colleagues and I were struck by the organisation and efficiency of staff at Parndon Hall when we
were on Acute Medical Care placement. The staff were very accommodating in altering the structure
of our placements to our individual needs and the education centre gave us a good base on site. The
library introductory session was very well run and thorough.
Medical Student - November 2010
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