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West Cumbria welcomes international nursing recruits
This group of nurses are the first cohort to join the West Cumberland site with another set to join us in August of this year.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/west-cumbria-welcomes-international-nursing-recruits
Diabetes nurse thanked for his quick thinking to help diabetic child
The family of a little boy who narrowly avoided a hospital admission when his diabetes readings were delayed have thanked the nurse who helped.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/diabetes-nurse-thanked-his-quick-thinking-help-diabetic-child
Hospital at Night team deliver rapid improvements for better patient care
The quality of the Hospital at Night service at the Cumberland Infirmary has undergone significant improvements to improve patient care and support for junior doctors
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/hospital-night-team-deliver-rapid-improvements-better-patient-care
Melmerby nurse takes on five lakes in memory of former colleagues
A community staff nurse is taking part in a national relay race to raise funds for the NHS.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/melmerby-nurse-takes-five-lakes-memory-former-colleagues
Keeping staff and patients safe
NHS health teams across the region are set to continue with the current pandemic safety measures for the foreseeable future to help protect everyone from infections such as Covid-19 and flu.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/keeping-staff-and-patients-safe
Giveaway – win a hamper!
We’re offering you the chance to win a free hamper by joining us as a Member (it’s completely free and takes just minutes to do)!*
Summer safe for everybody
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long there are health risks. If a heatwave hits this summer, make sure the hot weather doesn't harm you or anyone you know.
Take part in national research study: Psychological Impact of COVID-19
Recruiting now - Cumbrian residents are being invited to take part in a Study exploring the Psychological Impact of COVID-19.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/take-part-national-research-study-psychological-impact-covid-19
Parents asked to be cautious as childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter
A paediatrician from the Trust is encouraging parents and caregivers to look out for symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in young children after an out of season rise in the respiratory infection in young children.
Nurse and former ITU sister wins NHS Worker of the Year award
Congratulations to Debbie Nicholson who won the award at a virtual ceremony.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nurse-and-former-itu-sister-wins-nhs-worker-year-award
Files
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