This morning we ran OpSim, three different simultaneous in situ simulations in our operating theatres and theatre recovery. Thanks to the ODPs, nurses, orthopods and anaesthetists who took part!
The future of anaesthesia and intensive care is bright, the Barts and the London Anaesthetics & ICU society are in the Homerton this evening for an airway evening run by @AndrewJD, @SalemShawaf & @retrocoldplay
If medical students and trainees are taught to recognize symptoms of disease in only white patients and learn to perform lifesaving maneuvers on only male-bodied mannequins, medical educators may be unwittingly contributing to health disparities.
This summer, we’ll be publishing our report examining how three NHS trusts have sought to address workforce race inequalities and we'll also be exploring the experiences of ethnic minority staff working in the NHS. Find out more about our project here: https://t.co/LiB5Ei47xO
Brilliant to be able to get refreshments to our NHS staff on such a hot day ☀️
@NHSHomerton was one of four stops today, delivering 15 tonnes of supplies with @h15church
👏 Made possible thanks to the generous donation of lifelong Gooner, Peter Olsen
Please see my statement in response to the updated #PPE guidance from @PHE_uk & the on-going PPE shortages in the UK: https://t.co/pOoDcBzV1n
#COVID19#PPEShortages#PPEforNHS
Newcomb Library is now the Wobble Room, open 24/7. A quiet tranquil place for @NHSHomerton. Library services remain available Mon-Fri 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. You can contact us by email or via the request forms on the intranet and by phone.
RCUK has been in discussion with @PHE_uk on the question of PPE for Health Care Professionals performing chest compressions. RCUK’s position on the need for Level 3 PPE remains unchanged and consistent with our original COVID-19 Guidance. Our statement: https://t.co/kb5vA9SMm5
Before this pandemic, they were paediatric doctors, theatre nurses, physiotherapists and surgeons but as the crisis continues they’re all becoming ITU workers. Thanks @leonrestaurants for providing lunch on this vital training day #LEON@NHSHomerton@HomertonSafety
Thanks Wasabi!
Our team ran our second ITU training day for redeployed nurses, physios, doctors and medical students today. It’s been a stressful time for lots of staff so it was a real treat to offer them some… https://t.co/xBoNtSg1FQ