Mouth Care Matters @UHNM

Group for UHNM staff focussed on improving Mouthcare for our patients. This group provides a place to share best practice, seek support/advice on Mouthcare, sh

[UHNM Charity 🏥 @UHNMCharity]

🗣️ Hear from Dr Sanjeev Nayak, Professor Sir Stephen Powis and Deb Kelly following our Thrombectomy Awareness Day, sponsored by @penumbrainc, today.

[Alice Podmore @alice_podmore]

Fabulous to facilitate our first North Mids ISDN rehab conference today! Very happy with Improve, inspiring and networking as 3 key themes in the feedback! @ISDNNorthMids @MCL_2209 @UHNM_NHS @strokeindira @AcuteStrokeUni1

[NICE @NICEComms]

People who have had a stroke should be offered additional rehabilitation, according to updated guidance from NICE.

New evidence suggests that a minimum of 3 hours of rehabilitation per day over 5 days should be provided.

Learn more: https://t.co/U0EmRtjfQq #NICENews

[NICE @NICEComms]

An independent committee found intensive rehabilitation can improve the quality of life and daily activities for stroke patients.

Both stroke patients and their families believe intensive rehabilitation can help them recover faster.

Learn more: https://t.co/U0EmRtjfQq #NICENews

[British Dietetic Association @BDA_Dietitians]

This is why Dietitians Week is so important - to promote the profession and make sure people are getting the support they need. Read the full story here https://t.co/Z605ako1eM. #WeAreDietetics #DW2023

[Knowledge Oral Health Care @KOHCltd]

MOUTHCARE TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

👍 5th April 7pm

👍 2 hours live with the chance to ask Qs throughout

👍 Only £12

👍In the session, you will learn the basics of good oral health, including tooth decay, gum disease, oral care for people with complex needs,

[Mouth Care Matters @UHNM @MattersMouth]

@GrocottNicola @GarciaUkraina @AnnMarieRiley10 @ResearchUhnm @HoughtonRachel @uhnmcenree @AlisonCooke89 @JenniferJSP37 @NHSMidsLLL @miriam_coffie @lesleyfaux @Warnerbro @EmmaSad87784036 Congratulations that's great news 🥳

[Alice Podmore @alice_podmore]

Hearing the powerful message from a young stroke survivor on the importance of vocational rehab, talking about it early in the rehab journey and the fabulous support received from @TheStrokeAssoc and @diffstrokes Emotional and powerful message ❤️

[Alice Podmore @alice_podmore]

Absolutely this 👇

[ReconditionTheNation @ReconGamesUK]

“Among older adults who are hospitalised, 30%-50% will become unable to complete one or more activities of daily living (ADLs) after discharge”
https://t.co/6dFxIV6Ghg

[Oralieve 💙 @Oralieve_UK]

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month.
If you notice any of these symptoms, please speak to your Doctor or Dentist. Early diagnosis can make such a difference. #mouthcanceraction #mouthcancer

[Erik Johnson, DMD @ErikJohnsonDMD]

#Drymouth is bad news. As if the unpleasant symptoms aren't bad enough, it also makes you more susceptible to #toothdecay. [#Infographic]

[Knowledge Oral Health Care @KOHCltd]

Reasons to STOP using pink mouth sponges ⛔

⚠️ over 800 safety incidences
⚠️ one death of a resident who bit down on one & choked
⚠️ not designed to be soaked in water
⚠️ heads can easily become detached
⚠️ on the medical device alert list in England

share awareness!

Swipe 👇

[Neurosurgery ward 228 @228Uhnm]

EOM for August is our beautiful, smily, fab at taking charge RN Lorna Lester 👏 well done Lorna, very well deserved 🎉 @Katie57988660 @Rebecca_Marsh0 @tracyst79345286 @alanpbethell @TracyBullock12

[Knowledge Oral Health Care @KOHCltd]

@KellyYoud @thetracheteam Have you tried the 360 brushes as an alternative to the mc3 sticks? Love your pen torches! Where are they from?

@Oralieve_UK #mouthcare

[Nutrition Doc @Leicnut]

Nutrition in the elderly #5

Don’t lose their dentures.

[Mouth Care Matters @UHNM @MattersMouth]

We are extremely excited to announce the first Champions sessions for staff wishing to join the drive to improve mouth care for inpatients at UHNM. Sessions will be lively and informative .... and revalidation accredited.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.

[Mouth Care Matters @UHNM @MattersMouth]

The first step in the provision of good Mouthcare is assessment. This helpful poster to guide assessment on admission is now available on the intranet - Mouthcare Matters site @MattersMouth @UHNM_NHS