erinwatterson

Senior Sister in ITU.
Special interest in EOL/OD
Born and Bred in Northern Ireland living in Essex
All views expressed are of course mine and mine only.

[MSE Critical Care Units @CriticalCareBas]

Big congratulations to #BasildonCCU for winning a Values Award for their pt centered care, staff Wellbeing activities and education & training! Super proud of this team 🤩 @SujaGeorge08 @MSEHospitals @KylieLocke3 @MSEloveNURSING @Pamcharleswort1 @dawnmpatience

[MSE Critical Care Units @CriticalCareBas]

Critical Conversations Uncovered Podcast - a fantastic new initiative from our #PNA team. This month for #BlackHistoryMonth we launch with discussion on #BlackCulture , unconscious bias in the workplace and how it can affect team dynamics and patient care.

[erinwatterson @erin_watterson]

Best day ever.

[MSE Critical Care Units @CriticalCareBas]

Our staff in Basildon CCU loved meeting “Sasha” the #PetTherapy dog 💕🐾 Fantastic boost for staff morale. Big THANKYOU to the MSE volunteers team for making this happen.

[erinwatterson @erin_watterson]

So proud of how this day came together ❤️

[MSE Critical Care Units @CriticalCareBas]

A beautiful and heartfelt ceremony today in the WellBeingHub and by the memorial tree in Basildon CCU. #OrganDonation families were able to honour and remember their loved ones and celebrate the generous gift of life that was given. 💕
@SujaGeorge08 @M_J_Hopkins @dawnmpatience

[erinwatterson @erin_watterson]

@RachelAlleway Love this 💕

[MSE Critical Care Units @CriticalCareBas]

Our Summer Fitness Challenge in Basildon has finished 🙌🏼 This wellness initiative was set up by our #PNA and the group have appreciated the joint motivation, team building with lots of laughter along the way.

[MSEChaplains @MSEChaplains]

Basildon chaplains supported a lovely new initiative in Basildon critical care where musicians give their time to support poorly patients & their families.
JR (pictured) is looking for musicians who can give an hour or two to support this music therapy initiative
@MSEHospitals

[erinwatterson @erin_watterson]

The work visits I LIVEEEE for 🥰

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

100%

💡 thepresentpsychologist

[erinwatterson @erin_watterson]

Productive Team day. Looking forward to what the next 12 months brings and what we can achieve 🎉

[Tasha Lorde @LordeTasha]

10,000 steps a day.....easy peesy

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

Listening and validating their feelings is one of the most valuable ways to support someone. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[erinwatterson @erin_watterson]

Music Therapy in Critical Care! Arranged by one of our band 6s as a Service improvement Project. Throughly enjoyed by patients, relatives and staff! What a great team we have!!! @CriticalCareBas

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

We totally agree with this.

Please RT if you do too.

[@TeamWGHICU @teamwghicu]

ICU can be an extremely challenging environment for autistic people
For #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek we have made this video to give an idea of the sensory challenges of being an ICU patient

Part 1 of 2!
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[MSE Critical Care Units @CriticalCareBas]

#HappyStPatricksDay2023 #Criticalcare come see us in the #Wellbeing hub 10 to 3pm for a treat! It's everyone's #lucky day today! @MSEHospitals @MSEinclusion @HealthyMeAtMSE @SujaGeorge08 @RachelAlleway @dawnmpatience @JoDenni49144393

[Nicki Credland 💙 @credland_nicki]

If this was a man would you report “significant alcohol issues due to struggles with erectile disfunction” @BBCBreaking ? Everyday misogyny!! Do better

[Intensive Care Society 💙 @ICS_updates]

2/4
Until we resolve the funding shortfall and therefore the ability to properly plan recruitment, unsafe derogation of staffing standards will continue during periods of demand. This must not be normalised outside of truly extraordinary circumstances
https://t.co/KHwYjO9hbx

[erinwatterson @erin_watterson]

When you have someone in your family suffering with memory loss; every time they say your name it’s like music to your ears 💕