Wendy

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

#ICYMI our sewing room team were on STV last night, being recognised for receiving a Green Star Award for their outstanding make-do and mend approach. Catch up on their story with our short video clip. #ProudToBeNHSG #NHSGPlanForTheFuture #GreenStarAward

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

As well as mending hundreds of items every week, our small sewing room team creates bespoke items of clothing for patients with specialist needs. Here is a handmade drain bag for chemo patients made from repurposed material and the wonderful team as featured in the @pressjournal

[NHSG Facilities & Estates @NHSG_Facilities]

Decontamination X Takeover May '24. We have 11 drivers who cover a 24hr service 363 days/year. They deliver the surgical equipment across the ARI site, Woodend, clinics & GP practices from Lossiemouth to Stracathro & everywhere in-between. They also assist in the autoclave area.

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We process around 2.9 million pieces of surgical instrumentation every year. We are a team of 80 staff and we operate 24hr aday 5 days a week on a rota basis. We also cover weekends. All staff who take part in the decontamination process complete a two year training programme.

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The Robotics decon unit is the processing facility for all robotic surgery procedures. We have a specialised low temperature steriliser designed especially for these delicate instruments. We process around 23,000 instruments a year. We also support Highland robotic surgery needs.

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The Endoscopy Unit can process up to 70 scopes per day, 5 days per week. That’s around 18,200 per year. It’s a small unit with 14 basins which runs 14 hours per day manned by a small team over 2 shifts. The unit supports multiple areas in the acute sector.

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Decontamination X Takeover May '24. Here the equipment is checked and then loaded into the sterilisers. When the sterilisers are complete, heavy crates like Orthopaedic kit can take up to 6 hours to cool down before being transported to theatres.

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Decontamination X Takeover May 24. Following the washer/disinfection process staff visually inspect, check instruments for damage and wrap trays ready for sterilization. This room is a tested and controlled environment, to ensure conditions for the surgical equipment is optimum.

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Decontamination X Takeover May 24. Following the washer/disinfection process staff visually inspect, check instruments for damage and wrap trays ready for sterilization. This room is a tested and controlled environment, to ensure conditions for the surgical equipment is optimum.

[NHSG Facilities & Estates @NHSG_Facilities]

Decontamination X Takeover May '24. The process starts here via instructions within our QMS. Staff take part in a two year training programme to develop the skills required to process surgical equipment fit for delivering safe patient procedures.

[NHSG Facilities & Estates @NHSG_Facilities]

This week we're introducing Shijo (left) and Jose (right) from our Decontamination Team. Since joining in 2009 Shijo has processed approx 469k instruments. Jose joined in 2017 and has processed approx 88k instruments. #proudtobenhsg

[Wendy @smithwendy01]

Great catching up with one of the best theatre teams ever 💜

[Wendy @smithwendy01]

Had my second COVID vaccination today in level 0 theatres, slick and professional staff,thanks to the team 💜@NHSGrampian

[Wendy @smithwendy01]

@laura78reid @antijan @NHSGrampian Congratulations Jan

[Wendy @smithwendy01]

@KatrinaLow6 @Julesllaing @PayneGavin @NHSGrampian 💜

[Wendy @smithwendy01]

Just finished my first week in my new post with CDU, it’s been a whirlwind, in a good way, a very warm welcome from the team and I’ve met lots of really nice staff!! 😀 Looking forward to next week👍@Julesllaing @PayneGavin @NHSGrampian

[Wendy @smithwendy01]

Well done guys 👍

[Jill Ferbrache @JillFerbrache]

Fabulous clinical governance council The Hipsters @sheilsx great inclusive team approach @NHSGrampian @elainew19928699 #wearecelebratingexcellence

[Laura Reid @laura78reid]

Halloween has reached the @NHSGrampian Surgical Education Hub 👻 🧙🏻‍♀️ 🎃 @NHSG_PEFs

[Laura Reid @laura78reid]

Well done to the Surgical Educators from @NHSGrampian for their donations to @mrsmurrays after the recent flood @antijan @PePrkn @juliakirkham87 @smithwendy01 @MacbethTracy @AnnNobl25049691 🐈 🐶

[Wendy @smithwendy01]

Well done Tracy 👍