Sangeetha Kolpattil, Consultant Radiologist at the RLI, has written an incredibly compelling blog about contracting a severe case of COVID-19 and being treated at her own place of work.
"My message to the medical community is this—please do not give up."
https://t.co/hfFnwQvoVE
A new critical care qualification for nurses is on track for roll-out from September.
Find out more about it here 👉 https://t.co/B09t7X0vNP
@MRadford_HEECN@JamesIanMcLean@teamCNO_
Phase 2 of the PICUPS data collection is live!
THIS WEEK join our engagement session for more information about how to use PICUPS for patient rehabilitation on your unit
📅 Thursday 27 May from 14:00 – 15:00
📝Register in advance to join the session 👇
https://t.co/RpnsVBax11
Meet @SarahHUHMBT ❤️
16 years experience mainly in surgery & urology.
Sepsis/AKI practice educator within the trust for 3 years
She has made a massive impact on sepsis training & policies over the years
Available to give any relevant training by the patients bedside.
#COVID-19 has required creating 2251 new ICU beds across the UK.
But the number of trained ICU staff hasn't risen to match.
Read our Recovery & Restitution statement about getting back to normal in a way that protects both patients & staff ▶️ https://t.co/3Dnl3ROcft
Are you new to critical care? We have introduced a new critical care online programme designed to support all nursing and midwifery staff responding to the pandemic. Read more 👇 https://t.co/B5qnkiyI8r
A lovely message we received for our colleagues on Ward 5 at Furness General Hospital! 🥰 @Ward_5_SEAC_FGH
Send a message of support or thanks to an individual or team across UHMBT at https://t.co/64SCZMZbJS
🎧 Moral distress is a problem faced many ICU staff & @DrJulie_H is joined by @UnaLedger in Episode 3 of our Journey to Work podcast to discuss it. Search #ICSRadio in any podcast app.
You’ll also find new related resources on our Wellbeing Hub https://t.co/czeYusQWH1
👉 Latest @UKCCNA position statement on #nurse staffing during #covid19▶️https://t.co/azneCH5PSB
UKCCNA is a collaboration between all nationally recognised critical care nursing organisations in the 🇬🇧 @ICS_updates@BACCNUK@theRCN@CC_3N @CCC_Outreach @PICSociety
A HUGE shout out to those being called to work as “runners” outside ICU red zones
Never think you are just doing “menial” tasks
You are 100% vital to the team & the nurses & doctors directly caring for patients inside the ICU can’t function without you.
An opportunity has arisen to join the dedicated ICU team.
ICU experience is preferable but not essential, experienced or newly qualified Band 5 nurses can apply. Full support for Preceptorship will be given. opportunity not to be missed.
https://t.co/wNr8tHacfQ
@nmcnews@uhmbt
#Intensivecare is hard to summarise, so our Intensive Care 2020 and Beyond report panel identified its key functions.
They reflect the expertise provided in ICU & how this is distributed to deliver patient care now and in the #futureofICM.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/MBG0jUoOP3
FREE #COVID19 Respiratory Therapy Update Session
Saturday 9th January 09:00 - 16:30
For Newly Qualified Physios/ Students or ANYONE that would like a ICU/Respiratory refresher
@WeAHPs@ARNS_UK@BACCNUK@ARTP_News @BTSrespiratory @ICS_updates@TheACPRC
https://t.co/vkVX6CPGT6
Our latest statement on #intensivecare staffing, bed occupancy & capacity to support those reporting ICU data across the UK.
It also provides the media with a better understanding of what the data means to help make their reports on ICU beds clearer.
👉https://t.co/bdjSvEtUAW