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Case Study: Louise Willis
Take a look at a Senior Leader Apprenticeship case study
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/apprenticeship-case-study-louise-willis
Case Study: Theatre Improvement Lead
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/apprenticeship-case-study-theatre-improvement-lead
Hospitals remain busy with coronavirus patients
Suspending our routine services was not a decision that was made lightly but it was necessary in order for us to be able to treat the volume of patients with COVID-19 who need our support.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/hospitals-remain-busy-coronavirus-patients
Psychological wellbeing during COVID-19
It’s normal to feel stressed, confused and scared during an event like this. Talking to people you know, and trust, can help.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/psychological-wellbeing-during-covid-19
Celebrities Join Forces With NHS and Public Health England to Encourage Cancer Checks
Sir Andrew Strauss, the ex-England cricket captain who lost his wife to lung cancer, has backed an NHS and Public Health England campaign urging people to get checked if they test negative for Covid-19 but have a cough that lasts for more than three weeks.
New build will enable bright future for West Cumberland Hospital
The second part of the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital will enable a bright future for patients across Cumbria.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-build-will-enable-bright-future-west-cumberland-hospital
International Womens Day #teamNCIC
In this story a range of women from across different services in the Trust share their stories to help celebrate International Womens day and to inspire others to consider a career in the NHS in Cumbria.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/international-womens-day-teamncic
Community swabbing team serving the community
Community health care teams in north Cumbria have been carrying out a COVID-19 swabbing service to ensure the spread of the virus is monitored effectively.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/community-swabbing-team-serving-community
Tips for pregnant women and new mums on No Smoking Day
Gillian Connery, assistant practitioner and maternity stop smoking advisor at NCIC, shares her tips.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/tips-pregnant-women-and-new-mums-no-smoking-day
Meet Alison Mells
Alison Mells was previously a District nurse with the upper Eden district nurses took some time out to concentrate on her family business but was compelled to return to her nursing roots when the pandemic hit in March of last year.
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Medical Gas and Medical Pipeline System Policy
This policy is to ensure the effective management of medical gases within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This includes the provision of safe, secure and reliable systems, including medical gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.
Medicines - Possession of Substances Liable to Abuse Policy
This Policy sets out the procedures that must be implemented if staff suspect that a patient in their care or a visitor is illegally in possession of, or supplying or using what is believed to be or suspected of being an illicit substance.
Medicines Reconciliation for Adult Patients Policy
This policy sets out the procedural steps needed to ensure that an accurate medication history is taken for patients on admission to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) hospitals.
Self Administration of Medicines Policy
This policy gives guidance to the circumstances where self-administration of medicines by patients when in a hospital setting is approved and supported. It also allows for patients/carers administering medicines to patients, where this is usual practice at home.
