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Covid-19 cases more than double in worst week so far
Cumbria recorded a 130% increase in new COVID-19 infections in week ending 24 December, up from 1,961 to 4,520.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/covid-19-cases-more-double-worst-week-so-far
Vaccines - what do you need to know about your booster?
Helena Gregory from North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group explains.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/vaccines-what-do-you-need-know-about-your-booster
Measures remain in place on our sites to help protect patients and staff
As Plan B measures are eased, NHS organisations across the North East and North Cumbria are reminding the public that infection control measures are still in place across healthcare settings to help protect both patients and staff.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/measures-remain-place-our-sites-help-protect-patients-and-staff
National Apprenticeship Week
This week we are celebrating the work of the apprentices at NCIC.
New deputy lead governor for NCIC
William Miskelly has been appointed as deputy lead governor of NCIC.
Outpatients are being asked for their views on their experience
People who have used outpatient services at NCIC in the last 12 months are being asked for their views on their experience as part of an outpatient services improvement programme.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/outpatients-are-being-asked-their-views-their-experience
Hospital treatment for overseas visitors
NHS treatment is not free for everyone. Anyone of any nationality (including British citizens) not ordinarily resident in the UK at the time of treatment is classed as an 'overseas visitor', which means they may be charged for any treatment they receive.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/hospital-treatment-overseas-visitors
More breastfeeding support for mums in Cumbria
Andrea Harriman and Bernice Radcliffe are both specialist midwives who provide pinnacle feeding support and information for new mums and families.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/more-breastfeeding-support-mums-cumbria
Symptoms to look out for this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/symptoms-look-out-bowel-cancer-awareness-month
Each nursing career is unique
We are celebrating our nurses and showcasing all the nursing careers on offer and saying a big thank you to all our nursing staff across the Trust
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.
