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Staying safe in hospital
To help keep you safe when visiting or attending an appointment in hospital we’ve put a number of measures in place to mitigate against the onward transmission of COVID-19.
Choose NHS services wisely
Dr Craig Melrose, GP clinical lead urgent & emergency care has shared a message ahead of the weekend.
Stay sun smart this Summer
Although the sun has temporarily disappeared, it will be back soon. Here's some tips on how you can stay safe in the sun this Summer.
Increase in coronavirus cases prompts public health warning in Carlisle
A small but concerning rise in the number of COVID-19 infections in the Carlisle area is prompting warnings that the public must be on their guard and follow the current guidance fully.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/increase-coronavirus-cases-prompts-public-health-warning-carlisle
Face to face outpatient clinics begin phased return in north Cumbria.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to fall North Cumbria Integrated care NHS Foundation Trust are beginning to re-start some face to face out-patient services.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/face-face-outpatient-clinics-begin-phased-return-north-cumbria
The NHS in north Cumbria seeks feedback on your experiences of health services during the pandemic
Have you accessed health services during the pandemic? The local NHS is seeking feedback on patients’ experiences during the outbreak.
Brampton hospital in-patient unit reopens following £1m refurbishment
The in-patient unit at Brampton hospital has reopened. Following a £1m refurbishment programme the now 16 bedded unit will begin to receive patients.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/brampton-hospital-patient-unit-reopens-following-1m-refurbishment
Consultant retires after 37 years
Much loved A&E Consultant retires after 37 years in the NHS.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/consultant-retires-after-37-years
Midwifery student praises work placement opportunity
Michaela Douma undertook a placement at the birthing centre in Penrith as part of her university studies. She joined in the midst of the pandemic and has shared her story about her positive learning experience.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/midwifery-student-praises-work-placement-opportunity
Students thanked for their support as 18 new staff join
Students have been thanked for supporting the NHS as a cohort of 18 allied health professional, nursing and midwifery students were welcomed to the Trust this week.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/students-thanked-their-support-18-new-staff-join-nhs-north-cumbria
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Purchasing Medicines for Safety Policy
This policy sets out the requirements of the Pharmacy Department within NCIC for the safe purchase of medicines.
Pharmacy Homecare Service Policy
This policy outlines how we commission and use homecare medicine services of a high quality that are delivered correctly, safely, in a ready to use form, at the right time for our patients, and to achieve the best value for the Trust and the wider NHS.
Clinical Risk Management System Policy
This Clinical Risk Management System (CRMS) outlines the processes to be followed to ensure that all healthcare IT used to support real-time/near real-time care within North Cumbria integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is developed, implemented, used and decommissioned in a safe manner.
FOI 0000 1999 Contact and income and management software
FOI 0000 2802 Senior Manager (SM) grade
FOI 0000 3029 pharmacy
FOI 0000 3204 infection prevention and control contact
FOI 0000 3230 neonatal and paediatric critical care pharmacy staffing level
FOI 0000 3303 Ellis grade 3 coronary artery ruptures