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Renovations begin at Penrith hospital
Work has started to refurbish the in-patient ward at Penrith Hospital, the Eden Unit.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/renovations-begin-penrith-hospital
Joint annual meetings held and questions answered from the public
An opportunity for members of the public to put their questions to members of the Trust Board of Directors and CCG Governing Body and give their views about the services provided.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/hold-joint-annual-meetings-and-answer-questions-public
People with a learning disability or autism urged to get the free flu vaccine
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/people-learning-disability-or-autism-urged-get-free-flu-vaccine
The importance of World Aids Day
World Aids Day was founded in 1988 and takes place on 1st December each year. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, and to remember those we have lost.
NHS plea: Be prepared, stay safe and choose the right health service this Easter
Local NHS organisations are asking people to #DoYourBit and prepare for the upcoming Easter and May bank holiday weekends by thinking ahead when it comes to ordering repeat prescriptions and having a well-stocked medicine cabinet.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-plea-be-prepared-stay-safe-and-choose-right-health-service-easter
Sexual Health Clinics open their doors to the local mayors
To mark World Aids Day our Sexual Health Clinics opened their doors to our local Mayors this week.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/sexual-health-clinics-open-their-doors-local-mayors
Advice for those who take medications that need refrigerating
The reason that some medications need to be kept in the refrigerator is to maintain the stability and effectiveness of that medication.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/advice-those-who-take-medications-need-refrigerating
Our winter plan – and how you can do your bit
Now we are into the winter months, we know that the pressure will not ease across health and social care. As well as managing the increased demand that winter always brings we continue to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic and reducing our elective care waiting lists.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/our-winter-plan-and-how-you-can-do-your-bit
Four Nurses at the Trust given the Queen’s Nurses Award
Four nurses at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/four-nurses-trust-given-queens-nurses-award
Review of the Year 2021
We take a look back at some of the things that have happened at NCIC in 2021.
Files
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.
