...much more inside
2015 - Issue 3
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Staff Magazine
Simply the breast......World Breastfeeding Picnic supports new mums
Focus on... RBH at night
The secret life of... n Newsround n Noticeboard n Charity news
RCN Chief Exec praises RBCH nurses
Five Daily Actions improves patient care
Autumn 2015 Contents3 A338: The road ahead 4 World Breastfeeding Week picnic 5 RCN’s Janet Davies praises our nurses 6 Outpatient heroes7 The secret life of... June Crump 8 Newsround 10 Focus on... RBH at night 11 Maybelle in the Philippines 12 Charity news 14 Stars of the Month 15 The word online 16 Noticeboard
On the coverRCN’s Janet Davies praises our nurses page 5
...much more inside
2015 - Issue 3The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Staff Magazine
Simply the breast......World Breastfeeding Picnic supports new mums
Focus on... RBH at night
The secret life of... n Newsround n Noticeboard n Charity newsRCN Chief Exec praises RBCH nurses
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Welcome to the third edition of Buzzword this year, and what a jam-packed fit-to-bursting Buzzword it is! A huge thank you to everyone who has sent in their news and pictures in the past few weeks, we really appreciate your contributions and hope you enjoy this latest edition. If you have a story you would like to submit for the next issue, please email [email protected] everyone, Ellie, Dave, Jo, Roland, Jamie and Noel in Communications
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A huge well done to all our staff who worked so hard during ‘Five Daily Actions Week’ in July. During the week, patients being discharged before noon increased by 16%, 32 extra patients used the Discharge Lounge to free up beds, and despite high volumes of patients, the Emergency Department achieved their four hour target.Karim Hassan, ED consultant, said: “We really appreciated everyone’s efforts around the Five Daily Actions. It helped reduce exit blocks from the Emergency Department... we had our best week in a long time. The effort and flexibility from all parts of the hospital was really encouraging.”Keep up the great work!
A338: The road ahead...
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On Sunday 6 September lane closures began on the A338.On Monday 21 September, construction started on the southbound carriageway, (which is being reconstructed between Blackwater Junction and QinetiQ), with a 40mph contraflow on the northbound. After Christmas, the reconstruction of the stretch between QinetiQ and Ashley Heath Roundabout will begin and in March the works area and contraflow will switch.Where possible, please allow extra time for your journeys during this period!Brochures are now available which include top tips on planning your journey, frequently asked questions, how to contact Travelwise for support, and case studies with some of our staff on how they travel to work. Email [email protected] for your copy.
‘Never get to Never’ WHO Safety Checklist campaign launch Our Trust’s ‘Never get to Never’ campaign launched on Monday 21 September to support all departments performing invasive procedures to use the WHO Safety Checklist as part of a Trust-wide policy.A huge thank you to all who took part in our WHO Safety Checklist film and gave input to the campaign, your help is really appreciated. If you would like additional Communications or QI Team support to help your department progress with WHO Safety Checklists, please email [email protected] and [email protected], patient safety starts with us, ‘Never get to Never’ and use your WHO Safety Checklist.
Key to mapThe main area of roadworks and the contraflow system Roads where heavy queues are expected Roads where traffic is likely to be busier than usual
A338
A338
BournemouthAirport
Royal BournemouthHospital
AFCBournemouth
BournemouthStation
PokesdownStation
BranksomeStation
ChristchurchStation
ChristchurchHosptal
CastlepointShoppingCentre
Christchurch
Southbourne
BoscombeLansdowne
Throop
Muscliffe
Charminster
Winton
Kinson
Christchurch Rd
Hurn Rd
Fairmile Rd
A3060
A3060
The G
rove
A35
A347
A347
A338
Wallisdown Rd
Kinso
n Rd
A341
A338
A338
BournemouthAirport
Royal BournemouthHospital
AFCBournemouth
BournemouthStation
PokesdownStation
BranksomeStation
ChristchurchStation
ChristchurchHosptal
CastlepointShoppingCentre
Christchurch
Southbourne
BoscombeLansdowne
Throop
Muscliffe
Charminster
Winton
Kinson
Christchurch Rd
Hurn Rd
Fairmile Rd
A3060
A3060
The G
rove
A35
A347
A347
A338
Wallisdown Rd
Kinso
n Rd
A341
A338
A338
BournemouthAirport
Royal BournemouthHospital
AFCBournemouth
BournemouthStation
PokesdownStation
BranksomeStation
ChristchurchStation
ChristchurchHosptal
CastlepointShoppingCentre
Christchurch
Southbourne
BoscombeLansdowne
Throop
Muscliffe
Charminster
Winton
Kinson
Christchurch Rd
Hurn Rd
Fairmile Rd
A3060
A3060
The G
rove
A35
A347
A347
A338
Wallisdown Rd
Kinso
n Rd
A341
A338
A338
BournemouthAirport
Royal BournemouthHospital
AFCBournemouth
BournemouthStation
PokesdownStationBranksomeStation
ChristchurchStation
ChristchurchHosptal
CastlepointShoppingCentre
Christchurch
Southbourne
BoscombeLansdowne
Throop
Muscliffe
Charminster
Winton
Kinson
Christchurch Rd
Hurn Rd
Fairmile Rd
A3060
A3060
The G
rove
A35
A347
A347
A338
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A341
Keepin
g o
ur
patie
nts
info
rmed
Are w
e telling patients that the roadw
orks may cause delays so they
can plan ahead?Yes, w
e are writing to all outpatients w
ho have an appointm
ent after 6 September and w
arning them
of the expected congestion around both our sites and suggesting they plan ahead.If patients are late for appointm
ents, w
hat happens if we can’t fit them
in?If w
e can be flexible we w
ill be, but this w
ill not always be possible due to other
patients. There may be no space to fit them
in on that day and unfortunately there is nothing w
e can do to help accomm
odate them.
What should I do if the patient is really
angry as they have not only waited in
traffic for ages to get here, but now w
e have also postponed their appointm
ent?W
e appreciate this is really hard for patients and they m
ay be upset. This is why w
e have w
ritten to them all in advance to ask them
to plan ahead and have also w
arned them that if
they miss their appointm
ent due to our need to see other patients, w
e may have to postpone
their appointment to another day.
Where should w
e direct the patient to if they w
ant to make a com
plaint?If patients are still unhappy, please ask them
to speak to our Patient Advice and Liaison Team
(PALS) on 01202 704886, or pals@
rbch.nhs.uk. They can also visit the PALS office in the m
ain atrium at R
BH.
Loan b
ike s
chem
eW
e have a number of bikes w
hich you can hire for free for up to tw
o weeks at
a time.
These can be used as a chance to test out a new
route, a new com
mute, or type
of bike before deciding if you wish to
invest in a bike yourself. The bikes can also be used for getting to local w
ork-related meetings.
There are a number of m
en’s and w
omen’s bikes available, including:
lm
ountain bikeslhybrid bikes
lroad bikes
lelectric bikes
lfolding bikes
For more inform
ation or to hire a bike please contact C
P Plus on ext 5624
or visit the Travelw
ise office within the
main atrium
.
Pool c
ars
We are currently trialling a pool car
scheme w
ith Co-W
heels.The trial w
ill be looking at a pay-as-you-ride schem
e, where
vehicles can be pre-booked online or over the phone and then collected from
a designated location within the
hospital site. The user will be issued
with a sm
artcard which once booked
will allow
access to the car.
Will I g
et in
to tro
uble
if I am
late
for w
ork
because
of th
e tra
ffic?
The roadworks are going to cause
serious disruptions and we w
ill all have to get used to this. If you plan ahead and leave earlier, or seek alternatives to travelling in by car, it is hoped you w
ill be able to arrive to work on tim
e. If you are still late, this w
ill rely on the discretion of your line m
anager, who
will be understanding and w
ill appreciate the traffic issues. H
owever our m
ain concern is to provide care to our patients. Please try to prepare as m
uch in advance and look at the alternatives. W
e also appreciate that many of you
have family com
mitm
ents that affect the tim
e we can leave hom
e for work.
Can I w
ork
from
hom
e if it
makes m
e m
ore
pro
ductiv
e?
Flexible working patterns w
ill need to be discussed w
ith your line manager.
The Trust has many operational
priorities, so with everything w
e need to ensure these are m
et first and foremost.
Some departm
ents may be able to have
staggered start and finish times for w
ork, or m
ay allow staff to w
ork at the w
eekends. How
ever, if this does happen, there w
ill no premium
associated w
ith working voluntarily
at the weekend unless for the needs
of the service.
If I com
e b
y b
us o
r bik
e a
nd
have to
get h
om
e in
a h
urry
due to
an e
merg
ency, w
ill th
e T
rust p
ay fo
r a ta
xi to
ta
ke m
e h
om
e?
Yes, but this will be at the discretion
of your line manager, so please confirm
w
ith them before you go or as soon as
possible afterwards. This w
ill only be for em
ergencies, and will not be an
alternative way of getting hom
e. W
ill I be a
ble
to le
ave
early
to p
ick m
y c
hild
ren u
p,
even th
ough I c
an’t c
om
e in
any s
ooner?
We all have to plan ahead for the
expected disruption of the roadworks,
so now is the tim
e to be making plans
and working out alternative
arrangements. H
ave a back-up plan for if you are stuck on site to ensure your children are taken care of. It’s also a good idea to speak to w
hoever is looking after your children to explain that you m
ay be held up on occasions. H
ow
can I c
onnect m
y
lapto
p to
the T
rust n
etw
ork
fro
m h
om
e?
Talk to our IT Departm
ent about ways of
connecting from hom
e. This will not be
possible for everyone, so again, it is also a discussion you should have w
ith your line m
anager.
We have invested in a car sharing schem
e, especially for staff, designed to help you reduce your daily travel costs w
hile helping to reduce C
O2 em
issions at the same tim
e. It is totally free to use and enables you to find others going your w
ay, so you can share the journey. O
nce registered, you can access your account from
work or hom
e, making searching as
convenient as possible. You can also choose w
hether to search for matches am
ong RBC
H
colleagues or from the w
hole Liftshare nationw
ide database.D
iscover for yourself just how m
uch money
you can save by car sharing. To sign up and find a car share com
panion or two, just go to
ww
w.rbch.liftshare.com
W
e also offer a ‘guaranteed ride home’ if your
Liftshare partner falls through unexpectedly. Liftshare can help you by:• m
aking it easy to co-ordinate your travel w
ith others• saving you m
oney• cutting your C
O2 em
issions and reducing local congestion
• providing some friendly com
pany to reduce the stress of driving alone
For further info, please visit:• the Liftshare pages on the intranet • the step-by-step car sharing guideH
appy car sharing!
Pool cars are perfect for journeys where
travel by car is the only option. It will
allow staff to still travel to m
eetings during the w
orking day without the
need to use their own vehicles.
Access to
cycle
shelte
rsFor access to secure cycle shelters, please go to the Estates M
anagement
Reception or the Travelw
ise office located w
ithin the main atrium
at RB
H to
get a key in exchange for a £2 deposit.A
t RB
H w
e have around:l240 secure bike shelter spaces
l145 bicycle hoop spaces
Moto
rcycle
sThere are six designated m
otorcycle parking areas at R
BH
.N
o parking permits are needed to park
motorcycles or scooters at R
BH
or C
hristchurch Hospital.
Tra
vel a
nd
transport e
vents
There will be m
onthly travel events held throughout Septem
ber to May. These
events are a chance to find out more
about the different travel options available to you and an opportunity to request personal travel plans. Please see the Travelw
ise intranet pages for m
ore information and dates.
Jo Faithful -
Communications
Assistant
How do you
get to work?
By bike, although
sometimes I walk.
Where do you
come in from?
St Catherine’s Hill,
Christchurch.
How long does it take you to get in?
By bike 15 minutes, walking 40 minutes.
What benefits do you feel from coming in
this way?
It helps my fitness, I get to work feeling really
awake, all the day’s stresses disappear on
my way home and I do not have to run a car
or pay for parking.
What have you learned now about coming in
this way that you wish you had known when
you started out?
I wish I had known how to mend a puncture
and gone to a cycling proficiency course
to help deal with busy roads.
Any advice for members of staff who are
thinking of joining you?
Invest in waterproof clothing, and buy a
good helmet and wear it!
Travelwise
For advice on alternative ways of getting
to our hospitals, visit our Travelwise pages on
the intranet, or contact them via email.
RBCH Travelwise:
Liftshare:
www.RBCH.liftshare.com
Buses
Yellow Buses Limited:
www.bybus.co.uk
Wilts and Dorset Buses Limited:
www.morebus.co.uk
Local bus map:
www.gettingabout.co.uk/Bus/Getting-
About-Bus-Map.PDF
Trains
www.thetrainline.com
www.southwesttrains.co.uk
Dorset County Council
Information on roadworks
www.dorsetforyou.com/bournemouth-
spur-road
http://news.dorsetforyou.com/
bournemouth-spur-road
DCC Twitter:
@dorsetforyou @traveldorset #A338
Bournemouth Getting About
Details on local travel, including link to cycle
route map www.gettingabout.co.uk
BBC Travel Dorset
For travel updates from the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/travel/dorset/incidents/road
A338Roadworks
Have
a plan
6 September
to 31 May 2016
Dorset Country Council (DCC) is carrying
out extensive roadworks on the A338 from
6 September. This will affect traffic around
both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and
the wider area, including roads around
Christchurch Hospital. These works will last
for nine months.
The A338 Spur Road is the dual
carriageway that comes into Bournemouth
from the north and the roadworks will be
between Ashley Heath Roundabout and
the Blackwater Junction - a stretch of
more than five miles. One side of the
dual carriageway will be closed to be
rebuilt and traffic will use the other side
in a contraflow with a speed limit of 40mph.
Why is this work
happening?
The A338 is more than 40 years old and
the road foundations are failing. DCC is
replacing the road completely and also
replacing and upgrading the central safety
barrier to concrete, making the road safer.
This will improve access to Bournemouth
and beyond from the east.
Will it affect
both our sites?
We are presuming the work will affect both
our sites - the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
as we are so close to the A338 and
Christchurch as we think people coming
from the east may try and divert through
that area.
How bad will
the disruption
be?
DCC has anticipated that these works will
cause major traffic delays around the area
in all directions, and this could mean that
access into and out of our car parks will
also be very slow.
Where can I go
to for more
information on
the roadworks?
Background on why the work is
happening is available on the DCC
website: www.dorsetforyou.com/
bournemouth-spur-road. DCC has
already started publishing a blog
on the progress of the work at http://news.
dorsetforyou.com/bournemouth-spur-
road. It also has Twitter accounts: @dorset-
foryou and @traveldorset, and will use the
hashtag #A338.
What is happening
to the A338?
How are you
informing
patients about
the expected
delays?
We are sending information with
appointment letters to all patients who
are due to come in to hospital after
6 September. The letter will warn them
of the roadworks and advise them to plan
ahead.
How can I
find the best
alternative
for getting to
work for me?
The leaflet will provide some alternatives
for you to explore. However, we can
also offer you individual travel plans -
please contact Travelwise on
Dorset Country Council (DCC) is
carrying out extensive roadworks
on the A338 from 6 September.
This will affect traffic around both
the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
and the wider area, including roads
around Christchurch Hospital.
These works will last for nine months.
Peter Curtis -
Capital Project
Manager,
Estates
How do you
get to work?
Generally by
motorbike.
Where do you
come in from?
Swanage.
How long does
it take you to
get in?
50 minutes.
What benefits do you feel from coming
in this way?
I use the ferry and a bike is much
cheaper as fuel costs are less. It’s also
much quicker when leaving the site.
What have you learned now about coming
in this way that you wish you had known
when you started out?
I wish I had done it earlier although I
won’t use the bike when it’s frosty or icy
on the roads.
Any advice for members of staff who
are thinking of joining you?
Make sure you have the appropriate
protective gear, good waterproofs and
stay calm!
BJ Waltho -
Associate Director
of Operations
How do you
get to work?
I walk, catch
a bus or
sometimes get
a lift.
Where do you
come in from?
Christchurch.
How long does it take you to get in?
10 minutes by bus or 30 minutes walking.
What benefits do you feel from coming in
this way?
By coming in by bus I avoid the traffic leaving
site, I can read my book or catch up on things
on my iPad. It makes it stress free.
What have you learned now about coming in
this way that you wish you had known when
you started out?
That buses are more reliable than I had
thought.
Any advice for members of staff who are
thinking of joining you?
Look at all the options to reduce costs, for
example by buying a monthly bus pass.
Stuart Hunter
-
Finance Director
How do you get to work?
Bike from home to the
train station and then
bike from Bournemouth
Station to RBH.
Where do you come in from?
Wareham.
How long does it take you to get in?
27 minutes on the train and then 25 or so
minutes on the bike.
What benefits do you feel from coming
in this way?
I get a chance to read or do any work on
the train on the way here and then enjoy
the fresh air on the bike ride and the
exercise too!
What have you learned now about coming
in this way that you wish you had known
when you started out?
I wish I had found out the best routes to
bicycle from the station to here first.
Any advice for members of staff who
are thinking of joining you?
I think when the A338 roadworks start, for
anyone coming in from further afield, the
train may well be the best option - and
some trains stop at Pokesdown which is
even closer to RBH!
Cycle to Work
Scheme
Cycling has become
a very popular way
of getting about
but people still have
doubts about whether
they can afford a new
bike. At RBCH, we
have the Cycle to
Work Scheme
which may help.
To sign up to the
Cycle to Work
Scheme you
will need to be
a full time member of staff. Log on to the Staff
Benefits Programme portal via the homepage
of the intranet, and make your selection.
You will be able to choose a bike from the
SMEHCI (Bikes for the NHS) brochure or
through a local participating bike shop,
provided the main use of the cycle (i.e. at least
50% of its usage) will be for journeys to or from
work. Bikes can be chosen with a minimum
value of £50 and a maximum value of £1,000.
You will pay less tax, National Insurance and
pension contributions therefore increasing your
take home pay. You will also be spreading the
cost for that new bike over the scheme year.
For further details, go to:
http://rbhintranet/staff_benefits
/2012pdf/cycle_to_work_guidance.pdf
or contact [email protected]
Jo Faithful - Communications Assistant
How do you get to work?By bike, although sometimes I walk.Where do you come in from?St Catherine’s Hill, Christchurch.How long does it take you to get in?By bike 15 minutes, walking 40 minutes.What benefits do you feel from coming in this way?
It helps my fitness, I get to work feeling really awake, all the day’s stresses disappear on my way home and I do not have to run a car or pay for parking.What have you learned now about coming in this way that you wish you had known when you started out? I wish I had known how to mend a puncture and gone to a cycling proficiency course to help deal with busy roads.
Any advice for members of staff who are thinking of joining you?Invest in waterproof clothing, and buy a good helmet and wear it!
TravelwiseFor advice on alternative ways of getting to our hospitals, visit our Travelwise pages on the intranet, or contact them via email.RBCH Travelwise: [email protected]
Liftshare: www.RBCH.liftshare.comBusesYellow Buses Limited: www.bybus.co.ukWilts and Dorset Buses Limited: www.morebus.co.ukLocal bus map: www.gettingabout.co.uk/Bus/Getting- About-Bus-Map.PDFTrainswww.thetrainline.comwww.southwesttrains.co.ukDorset County CouncilInformation on roadworkswww.dorsetforyou.com/bournemouth- spur-road
http://news.dorsetforyou.com/ bournemouth-spur-roadDCC Twitter:@dorsetforyou @traveldorset #A338Bournemouth Getting About Details on local travel, including link to cycle route map [email protected] Travel DorsetFor travel updates from the BBCwww.bbc.co.uk/travel/dorset/incidents/road
A338 Roadworks
Have a plan
6 Septemberto 31 May 2016
Dorset Country Council (DCC) is carrying out extensive roadworks on the A338 from 6 September. This will affect traffic around both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and the wider area, including roads around Christchurch Hospital. These works will last for nine months.
The A338 Spur Road is the dual carriageway that comes into Bournemouth from the north and the roadworks will be between Ashley Heath Roundabout and the Blackwater Junction - a stretch of more than five miles. One side of the dual carriageway will be closed to be rebuilt and traffic will use the other side in a contraflow with a speed limit of 40mph.
Why is this work happening? The A338 is more than 40 years old and the road foundations are failing. DCC is replacing the road completely and also replacing and upgrading the central safety barrier to concrete, making the road safer. This will improve access to Bournemouth and beyond from the east.
Will it affect both our sites?We are presuming the work will affect both our sites - the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as we are so close to the A338 and Christchurch as we think people coming from the east may try and divert through that area.
How bad will the disruption be?
DCC has anticipated that these works will cause major traffic delays around the area in all directions, and this could mean that access into and out of our car parks will also be very slow.
Where can I go to for more information on the roadworks?
Background on why the work is happening is available on the DCC website: www.dorsetforyou.com/ bournemouth-spur-road. DCC has already started publishing a blog on the progress of the work at http://news.dorsetforyou.com/bournemouth-spur-road. It also has Twitter accounts: @dorset-foryou and @traveldorset, and will use the hashtag #A338.
What is happening to the A338?How are you informing patients aboutthe expected delays?
We are sending information with appointment letters to all patients who are due to come in to hospital after 6 September. The letter will warn them of the roadworks and advise them to plan ahead.
How can I find the best alternative for getting to work for me?The leaflet will provide some alternatives for you to explore. However, we can also offer you individual travel plans - please contact Travelwise on [email protected]
Dorset Country Council (DCC) is carrying out extensive roadworks on the A338 from 6 September. This will affect traffic around both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and the wider area, including roads around Christchurch Hospital. These works will last for nine months.
Peter Curtis - Capital Project Manager, Estates
How do you get to work?Generally by motorbike.Where do you come in from?Swanage.How long does it take you to get in?50 minutes.What benefits do you feel from coming in this way?I use the ferry and a bike is much cheaper as fuel costs are less. It’s also much quicker when leaving the site.What have you learned now about coming in this way that you wish you had known when you started out? I wish I had done it earlier although I won’t use the bike when it’s frosty or icy on the roads.
Any advice for members of staff who are thinking of joining you?Make sure you have the appropriate protective gear, good waterproofs and stay calm!
BJ Waltho - Associate Director of Operations
How do you get to work?I walk, catch a bus or sometimes get a lift.Where do you come in from?Christchurch.How long does it take you to get in?10 minutes by bus or 30 minutes walking.What benefits do you feel from coming in this way?
By coming in by bus I avoid the traffic leaving site, I can read my book or catch up on things on my iPad. It makes it stress free.What have you learned now about coming in this way that you wish you had known when you started out? That buses are more reliable than I had thought.Any advice for members of staff who are thinking of joining you?Look at all the options to reduce costs, for example by buying a monthly bus pass.
Stuart Hunter - Finance Director
How do you get to work?Bike from home to the train station and then bike from Bournemouth Station to RBH.Where do you come in from?Wareham.How long does it take you to get in?27 minutes on the train and then 25 or so minutes on the bike.
What benefits do you feel from coming in this way?I get a chance to read or do any work on the train on the way here and then enjoythe fresh air on the bike ride and the exercise too!
What have you learned now about coming in this way that you wish you had known when you started out? I wish I had found out the best routes to bicycle from the station to here first.Any advice for members of staff who are thinking of joining you?I think when the A338 roadworks start, for anyone coming in from further afield, thetrain may well be the best option - and some trains stop at Pokesdown which iseven closer to RBH!
Cycle to Work Scheme Cycling has become a very popular way of getting about but people still have doubts about whether they can afford a new bike. At RBCH, we have the Cycle to Work Scheme
which may help.To sign up to the Cycle to Work Scheme you will need to be a full time member of staff. Log on to the Staff Benefits Programme portal via the homepage of the intranet, and make your selection. You will be able to choose a bike from the SMEHCI (Bikes for the NHS) brochure or through a local participating bike shop, provided the main use of the cycle (i.e. at least 50% of its usage) will be for journeys to or from work. Bikes can be chosen with a minimum value of £50 and a maximum value of £1,000.You will pay less tax, National Insurance and pension contributions therefore increasing your take home pay. You will also be spreading the cost for that new bike over the scheme year.
For further details, go to: http://rbhintranet/staff_benefits /2012pdf/cycle_to_work_guidance.pdf or contact [email protected]
Jo Faithful - Communications
Assistant
How do you
get to work?
By bike, although
sometimes I walk.
Where do you
come in from?
St Catherine’s Hill,
Christchurch.
How long does it take you to get in?
By bike 15 minutes, walking 40 minutes.
What benefits do you feel from coming in
this way?
It helps my fitness, I get to work feeling really
awake, all the day’s stresses disappear on
my way home and I do not have to run a car
or pay for parking.
What have you learned now about coming in
this way that you wish you had known when
you started out?
I wish I had known how to mend a puncture
and gone to a cycling proficiency course
to help deal with busy roads.
Any advice for members of staff who are
thinking of joining you?
Invest in waterproof clothing, and buy a
good helmet and wear it!
Travelwise
For advice on alternative ways of getting
to our hospitals, visit our Travelwise pages on
the intranet, or contact them via email.
RBCH Travelwise:
Liftshare: www.RBCH.liftshare.com
Buses
Yellow Buses Limited:
www.bybus.co.uk
Wilts and Dorset Buses Limited:
www.morebus.co.uk
Local bus map:
www.gettingabout.co.uk/Bus/Getting-
About-Bus-Map.PDF
Trains
www.thetrainline.com
www.southwesttrains.co.uk
Dorset County Council
Information on roadworks
www.dorsetforyou.com/bournemouth-
spur-road
http://news.dorsetforyou.com/
bournemouth-spur-road
DCC Twitter:
@dorsetforyou @traveldorset #A338
Bournemouth Getting About
Details on local travel, including link to cycle
route map www.gettingabout.co.uk
BBC Travel Dorset
For travel updates from the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/travel/dorset/incidents/road
A338Roadworks
Have
a plan
6 September
to 31 May 2016
Dorset Country Council (DCC) is carrying
out extensive roadworks on the A338 from
6 September. This will affect traffic around
both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and
the wider area, including roads around
Christchurch Hospital. These works will last
for nine months.
The A338 Spur Road is the dual
carriageway that comes into Bournemouth
from the north and the roadworks will be
between Ashley Heath Roundabout and
the Blackwater Junction - a stretch of
more than five miles. One side of the
dual carriageway will be closed to be
rebuilt and traffic will use the other side
in a contraflow with a speed limit of 40mph.
Why is this work
happening?
The A338 is more than 40 years old and
the road foundations are failing. DCC is
replacing the road completely and also
replacing and upgrading the central safety
barrier to concrete, making the road safer.
This will improve access to Bournemouth
and beyond from the east.
Will it affect
both our sites?
We are presuming the work will affect both
our sites - the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
as we are so close to the A338 and
Christchurch as we think people coming
from the east may try and divert through
that area.
How bad will
the disruption
be? DCC has anticipated that these works will
cause major traffic delays around the area
in all directions, and this could mean that
access into and out of our car parks will
also be very slow.
Where can I go
to for more
information on
the roadworks?
Background on why the work is
happening is available on the DCC
website: www.dorsetforyou.com/
bournemouth-spur-road. DCC has
already started publishing a blog
on the progress of the work at http://news.
dorsetforyou.com/bournemouth-spur-
road. It also has Twitter accounts: @dorset-
foryou and @traveldorset, and will use the
hashtag #A338.
What is happening
to the A338?
How are you
informing
patients about
the expected
delays?
We are sending information with
appointment letters to all patients who
are due to come in to hospital after
6 September. The letter will warn them
of the roadworks and advise them to plan
ahead.
How can I
find the best
alternative
for getting to
work for me?
The leaflet will provide some alternatives
for you to explore. However, we can
also offer you individual travel plans -
please contact Travelwise on
Dorset Country Council (DCC) is
carrying out extensive roadworks
on the A338 from 6 September.
This will affect traffic around both
the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
and the wider area, including roads
around Christchurch Hospital.
These works will last for nine months.
Peter Curtis -
Capital Project Manager,
Estates
How do you
get to work?
Generally by
motorbike.
Where do you
come in from?
Swanage.
How long does
it take you to
get in?50 minutes.
What benefits do you feel from coming
in this way?
I use the ferry and a bike is much
cheaper as fuel costs are less. It’s also
much quicker when leaving the site.
What have you learned now about coming
in this way that you wish you had known
when you started out?
I wish I had done it earlier although I
won’t use the bike when it’s frosty or icy
on the roads.
Any advice for members of staff who
are thinking of joining you?
Make sure you have the appropriate
protective gear, good waterproofs and
stay calm!
BJ Waltho - Associate Director
of Operations
How do you
get to work?
I walk, catch
a bus or sometimes get
a lift.
Where do you
come in from?
Christchurch.
How long does it take you to get in?
10 minutes by bus or 30 minutes walking.
What benefits do you feel from coming in
this way?
By coming in by bus I avoid the traffic leaving
site, I can read my book or catch up on things
on my iPad. It makes it stress free.
What have you learned now about coming in
this way that you wish you had known when
you started out?
That buses are more reliable than I had
thought.
Any advice for members of staff who are
thinking of joining you?
Look at all the options to reduce costs, for
example by buying a monthly bus pass.
Stuart Hunter -
Finance Director
How do you get to work?
Bike from home to the
train station and then
bike from Bournemouth
Station to RBH.
Where do you come in from?
Wareham.
How long does it take you to get in?
27 minutes on the train and then 25 or so
minutes on the bike.
What benefits do you feel from coming
in this way?
I get a chance to read or do any work on
the train on the way here and then enjoy
the fresh air on the bike ride and the
exercise too!
What have you learned now about coming
in this way that you wish you had known
when you started out?
I wish I had found out the best routes to
bicycle from the station to here first.
Any advice for members of staff who
are thinking of joining you?
I think when the A338 roadworks start, for
anyone coming in from further afield, the
train may well be the best option - and
some trains stop at Pokesdown which is
even closer to RBH!
Cycle to Work
Scheme
Cycling has become
a very popular way
of getting about
but people still have
doubts about whether
they can afford a new
bike. At RBCH, we
have the Cycle to
Work Scheme
which may help.
To sign up to the
Cycle to Work
Scheme you
will need to be
a full time member of staff. Log on to the Staff
Benefits Programme portal via the homepage
of the intranet, and make your selection.
You will be able to choose a bike from the
SMEHCI (Bikes for the NHS) brochure or
through a local participating bike shop,
provided the main use of the cycle (i.e. at least
50% of its usage) will be for journeys to or from
work. Bikes can be chosen with a minimum
value of £50 and a maximum value of £1,000.
You will pay less tax, National Insurance and
pension contributions therefore increasing your
take home pay. You will also be spreading the
cost for that new bike over the scheme year.
For further details, go to:
http://rbhintranet/staff_benefits
/2012pdf/cycle_to_work_guidance.pdf
or contact [email protected]
Work is underway to give the RBH atrium a facelift to create a welcoming entrance, retail pharmacy and coffee bar. The atrium will remain open during the works and we will endeavour to minimise disruption where possible. It is hoped that the revamp will be finished by the end of the year.
Main atrium at RBH undergoes major overhaul
View from lower level
View from upper level
Jo Maple-Roberts and members of the Endoscopy Team with the WHO Safety Checklist
Simply the breastby Lucy Watson
Many new mums have faced stigma for breastfeeding in public, so this year we wanted to show our support and empower mums to breastfeed outside their homes. On Friday 7 August, the public were invited to our very own ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ picnic. Our Midwives were on hand for advice, as were Southampton support group La Leche League, and free ‘baby boob beanies’ were given to new mums as a tongue in cheek show of support. Aptly themed cupcakes were on sale and Tesco’s Community Champion, Lou Stickley, kindly donated a generous prize for the ‘guess the weight of the baby basket’ competition. Money raised on the day went to the Bournemouth Hospital Charity.Thank you to all involved in making the afternoon a success and a special thank you to all our fantastic ‘nipple knitters’ who donated baby boob beanies and also to our wonderful ‘boob bakers’.
...And congratulations to new dad Matthew Low, Lead Clinician Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, who guessed the weight of the baby basket within 10 grams!
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Newly appointed Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, Janet Davies, visited the Trust on Wednesday 5 August. Janet toured the wards and was thrilled with the level of care she witnessed, calling nursing staff ‘enthusiastic and talented’. She was particularly impressed with the ‘high level of education’ and ‘professionalism’ displayed, so a huge thank you and well done to everyone who worked so hard to make her visit a success!
Nursing pride
Nurses and midwives:Is your expiry date coming up in the next few months?From November 2015 nurses and midwives must send their documents and pay their fees before their annual expiry date to stay on the register.
If you pay after the expiry date, your payment will not be accepted and your registration will lapse. The only way to be registered again would be by making an application for readmission. This can take from two to six weeks and you would be unable to practise
until your application for readmission is approved.
Early next year, we plan to introduce the option to pay registration fees by instalments. This will depend on fees being paid promptly.
Remember that the easiest way to maintain your registration is by signing up to NMC online at www.nmc.org.uk.
Hayley goes to BirminghamOn Wednesday 7 October, Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Consultant Nurse Hayley Flavell will be giving a presentation on ‘Improving Anticoagulation Therapy Services’ at the Colmore Gate Conference Centre, Birmingham. She will share her knowledge regarding patient management and provide a practical guide to improving therapy, with a focus on quality, safety, and empowering patients to self-monitor. Go Hayley!
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Prize giving ceremonyIn July, head of nursing Sue Reed attended the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Prize Giving Ceremony at the BIC to present the award of ‘Student of the Year for Adult Nursing’. Victoria Hemsley received the award and was commended for her high attendance, near perfect grades in practice, and duty of care to patients.Sue said: “ I feel very proud and privileged to have presented an award to such an exemplary student.”
Maria, Maria! Our huge congratulations to Maria Grogan, who has not only completed her Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 with the Dorset Partnership, but also been awarded the title of ‘Learner of the Year’ for our Trust. Maria was presented with her awards at an awards ceremony at the RNLI in Poole. During the evening, she gave a speech to more than 100 people about her experiences on the course, which led to her being the first person with the qualification to be accepted onto an ODP course.
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Outpatient heroes
An impressed patient contacted us via Facebook, to report a situation where our staff saved a man’s life. A gentleman was in Outpatients
having a cup of tea with his wife when he suddenly felt very unwell. A patient called the attention of Denise Anken,
Heather Waldron and other HCAs who were working at the time, as it was obvious the man was in trouble.Denise and Heather said: “One of us sat with
the gentleman, one
went to call a nurse and the rest of us started clearing the area. Sarah Smith called the Crash Team.”The gentleman was taken to ED. Sarah said: “ The Crash Team praised our prompt actions which helped the gentleman get the correct help quickly.”Well done to our Outpatient staff.
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The secret life of ...
June Crump Paula Shobbrook’s PA talks to Grace Atyeo about why she feels so passionately about helping young women in Africa...Nakuru sits in the Kenyan mid-west, far from the tranquil beaches of the east. It’s a bustling environment that’s the fourth largest city in the country, and the capital of its county. From September 2013, PA June Crump spent a year in Nakuru as a volunteer, aiding and educating the city’s underprivileged youth.She says: “The poverty there is beyond belief. Slums adjoin municipal rubbish tips where children scavenge in bare feet for plastic to sell. I would buy mattresses or blankets for the families. Each Saturday I would spend my day at the drop-in centre for the street boys. This is a safe place for them to stay, wash, and find reassurance. I would wash their feet and tend to the cuts and grazes. They were extremely grateful, the caring and nurturing is much like the mothering they haven’t seen in a while.”It was during her time in Nakuru that June became involved in an orphanage project to support young girls, many of whom were escaping the horrors of ‘FGM’ (Female Genital Mutilation) also known as ‘Cutting’. Despite being outlawed in 2011, the practice is prevalent in one of Africa’s largest tribes. The Masai choose to continue the old tradition of modifying
female genitalia due to social stigmas.June explains: “Masai men will not marry a girl unless she has been cut as it’s perceived as unclean, so ‘uncut’ girls are ostracised as they no longer hold any worth. Many run away from their families to avoid being cut as it’s such an awful experience - no anaesthetic and unclean conditions means many suffer infections and even die as a result of this practice. “I wanted to help support the girls who had run away and give them new options in their lives. Volunteers like me look to promote the concept of sponsoring one child, as education is not free in Africa.
At the orphanages the girls can receive a sponsored education,” says June.June may have left Kenya, but her time spent in Nakuru certainly still holds some positive effects. She has maintained contact with a girl who has just recently finished the equivalent of her GCSE’s due to June’s own personal funding. She is now completing her diploma to become a primary school teacher. “You can’t save all of Africa,” she says, “or Kenya, or Nakuru. All you can do is say, ‘What small part can I play?’ You know you can’t do everything, but start to contribute and it will make a difference.”
Pre-tee amazing... ‘Putt’ your hands together for Christchurch Golf Club Captain, Ian Ebdon, who organised a charity golf day to raise money for our Stroke Unit. Ian was inspired to organise his event after experiencing the care on our Stroke Unit, which he praised highly.
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NewsroundInto the light Margaret Cahill, author of ‘Under Cover of Darkness - How I Blogged My Way Through Mantle Cell Lymphoma’, visited RBH on 3 August to speak about her ‘Unsung Hero’ Pride Awards nomination for our very own Dr Joseph Chacko. Margaret’s book features Dr Chacko, Dr Emma King and many of our wonderful staff on wards 10 and 11. Her recollections of the ways in which our staff touched her life are a testament to the incredible work that happens in our hospitals. For anyone looking for an insightful account from a patient’s perspective, this book is a must read.
by guest reporters Lucy Watson and Grace Atyeo
We’re IT! Tag your equipment using our new state-of-the-art tracking system. We have become the first NHS trust to use a pioneering Bluetooth tracking system that digitally maps a host of objects including beds and drug trolley keys.
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Newsround
RBH Race for Life A team of RBCH’s Physio’s and OT’s ran the Bournemouth 10k Race for Life on June 14, and raised an amazing £970 for Cancer Research. What an achievement!
Happy Birthday CIU ! The Cardiac Intervention Unit celebrated its tenth birthday on 12 June. Our heartfelt thanks go to all our incredible staff who work tirelessly in CIU.
Bournemouth goes to Boston Bournemouth’s Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (BDEC) visited the ol’ ‘U S of A’ on 5 June to attend the prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) annual conference in Boston. The team presented their findings about the use of insulin pumps during pregnancy, and the effect on diabetic eye disease. The event was attended by more than 18,000 people from 130 countries.
Liver lovin’ Nurses from the Dorset Liver Service Team teamed up with the charity Liver4Life on Saturday 30 May to raise awareness and offer liver disease screening. They screened and offered advice to over 100 people. Liver disease is the fifth biggest killed in the UK, and the only major cause of death which is continuing to rise.
Full speed ahead On Sunday July 12, a team from the Estates Department took to the roads in the New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix. Peter Arnold, Richard Owen, Michael Arnold, Andrew Rowley, Leigh Jarvis, David Board and mascot Mia Own battled wind and rain to come 17th out of 49. The race team would like to thank all who made their car race ready, and to their sponsors Steve Randell and Co LTD.
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Focus on… RBH at Nightby Grace AtyeoThe Clinical Site Team may be
nestled away in a small office by the RBH atrium, but Clinical Site staff spend their shifts managing the hospital in its entirety. To ensure RBCH runs efficiently 24 hours a day, the team manage the direction of patients, responding to needs and ward capacity, to make sure RBH can provide the best care possible around the clock as patient requirements alter. Karen Bowers, Minnie Klepacsz, and Sarah Cordery talk to Buzzword about the pressures, and the pleasures, associated with their job.
In an average day, the team’s first call is to visit all the wards to discuss how the day will play out. This process runs through to the night shift, where three nurses are available to guarantee there is
no backlog of patients waiting to access the hospital.
Karen said: “It’s very fast paced, changing from hour to hour. You might find yourself solving the issue of busy ambulances unloading patients at three am, whilst having 50 calls on HaNBleep. It’s pretty relentless, but we have to be resilient.”
The Clinical Site Team is also responsible for dealing with any issues the hospital encounters after hours. Whether they’re making sure an area is safely staffed, deciding which patients can be moved, or assisting with security calls, it’s the whole team’s responsibility to make sure the hospital is running without difficulties, and ensure patients are seen by doctors.
This is why, despite the pressure, the team excel at supporting one another. Minnie explains: “the work we do is really stressful, but we discuss our issues and help one another to problem solve. Our 12 hour shifts allow for continuity, and the handovers we do are also very helpful in making sure there is consistency for patients.”
The team all agree there are many benefits that come with having a global vision of each department, from seeing the progress of patients to the progress of doctors; “You have the insight,” Karen says, “when the flow works well, it’s extremely satisfying and very rewarding.”
Karen Bowers, lead of the Clinical Site Team
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Maybelle works magic in the Philippines Last summer, Maybelle Gazard, Deputy Clinical Leader of the Department of Sexual Health, and her family visited the Philippines to help rebuild after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013. For those weeks, they dedicated their time to rebuilding and starting livelihood projects for the locals in Brgy Pasig.
Maybelle says: “ We have achieved so much, setting up the day care centre, working with children to develop strategies towards increasing recruitment for a scholarship foundation, and starting sustainable livelihood projects.” Maybelle would like to thank her wonderful team in the Department of Sexual Health for their support during her time off.
Art with heart for Women’s Health Unit Successful Highcliffe mixed-media artist, Sharon White (who just so happens to be the talented daughter of our very own Jenny House!) will be presenting a major piece of artwork to our the new Women’s Health Unit in the Jigsaw Building when it opens in October this year.Sharon worked with 50 local women to create the artwork, using lace, ribbons, silks and bows taken from bras during a creative workshop held at the Captain’s Club Hotel in Christchurch.
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Five star supportThe prestigious Chewton Glen country house hotel and spa has appointed Bournemouth Hospital Charity as one of its charities of the year for 2015 and 2016!
Amazing care in AMU leads to funds for Bournemouth Hospital Charity
Jigsaw Building opens doors!Our new multi-million pound Jigsaw Building received its first patients last week.
One of the first patients treated in the new Oncology and Haematology Department was Caroline Morgan. She said: “ I was really impressed with everything. I was very comfortable and relaxed and feel lucky to have this on my doorstep.”Marie Miller, Cancer Care Matron, says: “ Our staff have done a fantastic job... we’re delighted patients are now ben e f it i ng from these fantastic facilities.”
The family of one of our patients who received dedicated, attentive care whilst being treated in AMU has funded a lifesaving pacing defibrillator in her memory via Bournemouth Hospital Charity.
Susan (Suki) Roberts endured a progressive disability and had very complex medical issues. Suki’s family put aside mor than £3,000 to spend on equipment that Suki would need, but sadly she passed away before they were able to spend the money. We are very grateful to Suki’s family, who still wanted the money to help others, so used the funds to buy the defibrillator for AMU.
Twilight Walk for Women raises £25,000 Bournemouth Hospital Charity supporters have raised more than £25,000 in sponsorship money by taking part in June’s Twilight Walk for Women.
The funds will be used to buy medical equipment for our new Jigsaw Building, which is due to open later this year.
Bournemouth Hospital Charity news
Twilight Walk for Women raises £25,000 Governor Keith Mitchell will climb Kilimanjaro at the end of September to raise funds for the Bournemouth Hospital Charity.
The money raised from his climb will be specifically used on the elderly wards to enhance the patient experience and to make the hospital stay more comfortable and stimulating.
Keith says ‘As people live longer we have an increasing number of patients with dementia who need extra care and understanding. The money raised will be spent directly on equipment and activities for patients that will make their stay in hospital more pleasant.’If you would like to support this worthy cause please follow the link uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KeithMitchell1
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Camps International on board for Pride Awards! We are proud to announce that Camps International has signed up as a sponsor for our Pride Awards. Camps International is a pioneering social enterprise, operating 25 permanent camps within deprived rural communities throughout East Africa, Asia and South America. The organisation’s award winning projects are developed in partnership with local people and address healthcare, poverty, education, welfare, conservation and environmental awareness.
Camps International run a number of medical volunteering initiatives, providing medical professionals with an incredible opportunity to improve the lives of thousands of children and adults in rural Kenya. The medical volunteering programmes are suited to
several areas of medicine, from travel nurses and nurse practitioners to staff and theatre nurses, midwives, trauma surgeons and gynaecologists.
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Keep your eyes out for the latest copies of the newsletters being produced by SAU, AMU, Cardiology and the Bournemouth Hospital Charity. Christchurch Day Hospital is also now producing a regular ‘Practice Development Unit’ (PDU) newsletter, full of updates on the team’s progress as they work towards PDU accreditation. PDU accreditation is awarded by Universities and aimed at improving patient focused care.This is a fantastic example of living our communications value so well done to all involved. If you would like a copy of any of the above, please email [email protected] and we will put you in touch with their local editors.
Read all about it! RBH now boasts a dedicated Stroke Outreach Team to improve access to stroke specialist support for patients beyond the Stroke Unit.The new team is made up of stroke specialist nurses and therapists who provide cover seven days a week.
Dedicated Outreach Team formed for RBH stroke patients
Sara Pereira and the TIU Team
Louise Pike Ward 10/11Brigi McCann EDSally Palmer Department of Sexual Health 14
Our new ‘Monthly Star Awards’ launched in June to recognise colleagues doing an incredible job representing our values. Anyone can nominate colleagues for a monthly star award and anyone is eligible for consideration. If you would like to nominate a colleague, you can find the simple nomination form on our intranet or external website. Forms are considered every month by a panel of judges to select an overall winner. Winners receive a certificate, a high street voucher and a week in the RBCH beach hut in Southbourne. Our thanks go to Go Outdoors for donating much of the equipment for the beach hut, and our congratulations go to our first ‘stars’ shown here…
Maryan Magnito, Christchurch Day Hospital
Jackie Phillips and Serena Elford Orthodontics
Agmieszka Skalinska Ward 5
Cathy Weller Ward Clerk
Huw PriceIT Rosie ReyesWard 18
AMU Team
BJ Waltho OperationsSara Pullinger Colorectal Surgery
Lindsay HicksSAU/Surgery
Counting stars... our monthly award winners
Belinda HewettWard 9
Sue Frost retires after 33 years!Sue says: “I have spent all but one year of my working life at RBH, 15 years as sister of Intensive Care and 15 years as Matron on Oncology... in my opinion, they are the best two teams in the hospital! They are all amazing people!”Sue will be coming back two days per week in October as Lead Cancer Nurse.
Happy retirement MandyMandy Layzell, Senior Sister for the Pain Team, retired on Thursday 27 August after a mini celebration in the Anaesthetic Seminar Room. Enjoy your retirement Mandy!
Goodbye for now...To our Communications Manager Jane Bruccoleri-Aitchison, who is now on maternity leave and will return to the Trust in summer next year. Congratulations Jane!
Hello
‘I’m alive thanks to RBH staff…’
Virtually yours...
Buzzword online What they’re saying about you on Facebook22 August: The night staff at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals are real Florence Nightingales for the tiresome, long unsociable hours they put into seeing patients are comfortable and their needs seen to.
Many huge thank yous to all the RBCH teams of paramedics, doctors, nurses, porters cleaners, catering and maintenance and many more, as I’m sure there are, as it’s a big hospital.
Andy Summers
8 July: I would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and all other staff in the Stroke Unit for doing a great job looking after my mother. Thank you all for being patient with me calling three times a day to see how she is doing... hate being so far away, especially at times like this, so thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Ellie Ball
What they’re saying about you on Twitter
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August: Hi @RBCH_NHSmy mum is now home thanks to the fantastic team in Ward 21. Now under the care of Intermediate Care Team @DorsetHealth CllrChrisW@
7 August: Thank you @RBCH_NHS GP Xray service for your quietly efficient service today. NHS you are much appreciated and by many. #grateful@JaneDey
Remember, you can visit www.rbch.nhs.uk to send a #ThankYou! to one of your colleagues
RBH patient Frances Wilkins wrote to us ask if we would publish this in Buzzword for all our staff. Thank you Frances for this moving letter, and a huge well done to all involved in Frances’ treatment.
New lead for strokeDr Becky Jupp has been appointed as our new lead consultant for stroke. She takes over from Dr Damian Jenkinson, and has been working as a consultant in medicine for the elderly at RBCH for over five years. Good luck Becky!
Welcome to our dementia nurse specialistsThe Trust now has three dementia nurse specialists, Rachael Davies, Paula Penton and Rebecca West. They are very happy to be contacted for advice and guidance and can also help with training if required.They are based in the OPAL office in the Stour Building and can be contacted on 01202 726191 or bleep number 2681.
On this day two years ago, I would have died had it not been for the quick action and expertise of so many people at RBH. I have a rare autoimmune illness - Churg Strauss Syndrome - which nearly killed me. Thanks to the skill and care of the staff at your hospital, in the last two years I have been to our youngest daughter’s wedding, got back to sailing, walked miles and miles, enjoyed holidays in UK and Australia, run a 5k, taken up mountain biking and kayaking... and, most importantly, had so much time with my very special family. Please could you share this in your newsletter? More people need to be aware of Churg Strauss Syndrome. I am lucky. Some people die for want of a diagnosis. I want everyone to know that knowledge of this illness can save lives. It did mine. I love life.Frances Wilkins, 25 JulyTo find out more about Churg Strauss Syndrome, please visit www.cssassociation.org
Goodbye
Get in touch! If you have any items for our noticeboard, email [email protected] or call ext. 6172
Bournemouth EZ-IO Advanced
Clinical Principles Workshop
Tuesday 24 November, 8.30am - 4pm, Conference Room,
RBH Postgraduate Centre
An interactive and engaging workshop
designed to provide practitioners with
the knowledge and skills to use the EZ-IO
Intraosseous Vascular Access System.
For information Please email:
Vascular Awareness DayCome and visit our stand for information and more... Wednesday 30 September, 10am-4pm RBH atrium
End of life care champion meetings
2-3pm as below: lTuesday 13 October, seminar room 1lTuesday 10 November, seminar room 1lWednesday 16 December, seminar rooms 3 and 4
All are welcome, please contact Emma Tierney ex: 6021/ bleep 2546, Emma Easton bleep 2514,
Kathy Hearn bleep 2358, or Julie Attwater bleep 2414,
for more information.
Wednesday23 September, 2pm Inspiration Suite,
Village Hotel, opposite RBH
The meeting will include an opening
address by Chairman Jane Stichbury and a presentation from our Chief Executive,
Tony Spotswood, about Trust strategy
and plans for the current year and
beyond. Please email
[email protected] to book your place.
Annual Members’ MeetingBecome the face of
our flu campaignWe are asking staff across the Trust to volunteer just 20 minutes of their time to become the face of our flu campaign for 2015, which will get underway next month.We need to take some photos of staff stamping out the flu virus which will be used in all our promotional articles, screensavers and posters as we bid to improve on the number of free flu jabs we issued staff with last year.
Our campaign, which kicks off on Monday 5 October, is vital in spreading the importance of getting a flu jab as we seek to protect not only our patients, but
ourselves and our relatives.Once we have a sufficient number of volunteers we will confirm the date, time and location of the photo shoot. You don’t need to bring anything, just yourself and a good stamping pose!
If you would like to take part, please contact Dave Wrixton in Communications via email at [email protected] or call ext. 4905.
Go on, be a part of our campaign and help us stamp out flu across the Trust.
Get all the latest news on revalidation as it unfolds and ask all your questions at these half hour drop-in sessions:
RBH • Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am, Consultants Lounge
• Tuesday 3 November, 10.30am, Consultants Lounge• Thursday 10 December, 2pm, Committee Room
Christchurch • Friday 9 October, 10:30am, Howard Centre
Revalidation drop-in sessions for registered nurses