As we approach the weekend we would like to share a special thank you sent to us by 7 year old Isaac Cain. He wrote a letter for all staff at the Trust asking that we share his message with you all.
“I am writing to thank you for all the hard work that you have been doing to keep us safe during Covid-19. You have done an amazing job so please carry on. I am really proud of you all but you must remember to keep safe while you are making everyone else better.”
Today’s cabinet update is below:
PPE guidance for staff that move between wards/depts. (transient staff)
This guidance applies to members of staff that work across a number of areas during their shift, e.g. pharmacists, phlebotomists, therapy staff, porters, catering staff etc.
Each ward / department has their own requirements for PPE, depending on the nature of care being provided.
Staff that move between wards /depts. and only spend part of their shift (less than half) in an area, are NOT required to wear scrubs.
What ‘transient’ staff should wear:
- Normal uniform i.e. dress, tunic, t-shirt
- Surgical mask (when in a clinical area)
If in direct contact with a patient, they should also wear:
- Apron
- Gloves (to be changed between every patient and followed by usual hand hygiene procedure)
- Eye protection (to be worn on risk assessment)
Patient stories
The Communications team would like to hear about positive Covid related patient and staff stories to share across the Trust and with our local communities and media. Please keep us informed of good news so we can highlight your great work and give everyone something to smile about. Email communications@sthk.nhs.uk or tel: ext 7518
Current Ward configuration
| 1ST Floor | Unchanged |
| 2 A, B, C, D | All Covid-19 cohort wards |
| 2E | Maternity – unchanged |
| 3A | Plastics now includes Burns and plastics trauma |
| 3B | COVID cohort wards |
| 3Alpha | Ortho elective and trauma |
| 3C | 3c Gen Med (includes diabetes) |
| 3D | 3D Gastro – Unchanged |
| 3E Ortho | Haematology |
| 3E | Gynae unchanged |
| 3F | All Paeds |
| 4A | Gen Surg |
| 4B | Gen Surgery |
| 4C | closed currently (will be ITU phase 4) |
| 4D | Closed for ITU escalation |
| 4E | 21 spaces as ITU |
| 4F | HDU |
| 4E Annexe A (Theatre Recovery) | ITU spaces |
| 5A | COVID cohort ward |
| 5B | DMOP |
| 5C | Acute stroke |
| 5D | Stroke rehab |
#NHSCovidHeroes
Today’s heroes are the Cardio-Respiratory Team who have been absolute superstars over the past month.
The 50 members of staff both clinical and non-clinical have provided training and support for colleagues across every area of our hospitals.
They’ve also made up the packs of vital equipment needed for the Emergency Trolleys and distributed them to the wards. Thanks Team we really appreciate it.
