Advanced practice is not just a level of clinical practice. It is also the sharing of knowledge, ideas, leadership, and participating in research. Happy Advanced Practice Week 2024 π₯³ @HHFTnhs#advancedpractice @jo_hillyer @JessGrundy1234
Yesterday we surprised our lovely Christine with a party for her retirement.
Happy retirement, Christine! You will be so missed. We wish you the very best for your next adventure! β€οΈ
A few highlights of recent weeks for SDEC:
We have recruited a new team member...
Sonia has been teaching alongside her dissertation study...
The team has completed collection of the data needed for Jess' quality improvement project...
And one of our SHOs has got married!
We are amazingly proud and thrilled that our SDEC and ANP lead Sam won the CNO award in the category "innovating for a sustainable future! Well done, Sam!!! ππππππ₯³π₯³π₯³π₯³πππππ @HHFTnhs@HHFTCNO
RHCH SDEC is thrilled to have received this certificate of recognition for our contribution towards improving patients flow and care, by extending our opening hours, taking calls from ED, GP, SCAS, 111 and supporting early discharges from the wards. Well done, team! πππβ€οΈπ₯³
Talking to someone about how you are feeling can improve your mental health and wellbeing. Little things can make a big difference.
Find out more β‘οΈ https://t.co/Irpwa5Bif4
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Journal club this month looked at the perspectives of those living with heart failure. Fantastic discussion re the need as clinicians to ensure our patients understand their diagnosis and have the knowledge to keep well at home. #ANP#advancedclinicalpractice
Communication is a challenge for those with a hearing loss.
Here are some top tips from our colleague Jess, who is deaf:
*Face the person you're speaking to
*In a group, speak one at a time
*Avoid covering your mouth when talking
*Be patient and kind!
#HHFT
It's Deaf Awareness Week 6th - 12th May. Did you know approximately 11 million people in the UK are deaf or having a hearing loss?
Hearing loss/deafness can present a range of challenges and at SDEC we try to be deaf aware for our colleagues and our patients. #HHFT