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New bereavement suite provides dignity in death
A new bereavement room has opened in the A&E department of the Cumberland Infirmary.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-bereavement-suite-provides-dignity-death
Everyone between 12 and 30 urged to get COVID test
Every person living and working in Cumbria between 12 and 30 need to book a COVID-19 test following a sharp rise in cases in the county.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/everyone-between-12-and-30-urged-get-covid-test
Celebrating our biomedical scientists
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/celebrating-our-biomedical-scientists
Trust thanks staff and community on its 73rd birthday
It comes as the Queen announced today that she was awarding the George Cross, the UK’s highest award for gallantry and heroism, to the NHS to mark its public service over seven decades.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/trust-thanks-staff-and-community-its-73rd-birthday
National Childhood Obesity Week
Obesity is one of the most serious health epidemics facing our society today with 1 in 3 children currently overweight or obese in the UK.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/national-childhood-obesity-week-1
Public urged to keep following infection prevention measures when accessing health and care services
While the announcement made earlier in the week from the Government about the easing of restrictions from July 19th will reduce and remove measures like this from everyday life, it is vital that the public can be confident about accessing or visiting local healthcare services safely.
North Cumbria NHS urges the public: Help us help you
We are seeing an increase in the numbers of patients with COVID in our hospitals. The numbers remain low but have doubled in a week and we must understand the risk this poses.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/north-cumbria-nhs-urges-public-help-us-help-you
Ten new governors required for Integrated Care Governors' Council
A unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare in the county is now available, as North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is looking for 10 new governors.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/ten-new-governors-required-integrated-care-governors-council
New NHS chief urges young people to get jabbed
Amanda Pritchard praised staff for the success of the NHS Covid vaccination programme and urged anyone who has not yet taken up the offer of a jab to get one.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-nhs-chief-urges-young-people-get-jabbed
Keeping it in the family - meet the mother and son ODPs
Maree and Mark O'Neill work as Operating Department Practitioners at the West Cumberland Hospital.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/keeping-it-family-meet-mother-and-son-odps
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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.
