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Planning underway to help prepare for an increase in COVID 19 cases
The Trust has outlined its plans to maximise its’ capacity to deal with an expected increase in COVID 19 patients.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/planning-underway-help-prepare-increase-covid-19-cases
World Oral Health Day 2020
Some top tips here on good dental hygiene
Advice to patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment
During the COVID-19 pandemic we have had to close the Orthodontic department. We are currently working on ways to support you during this period.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/advice-patients-undergoing-orthodontic-treatment
Clap for our Carers campaign
People are being encouraged to clap their hands together at 8pm on Thursday March 26 to show their support for healthcare workers.
How to exercise at home during Coronavirus
People can also sign up to the trust's #passthebaton campaign
Keep your mind healthy during the Coronavirus
April is Stress Awareness Month
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/keep-your-mind-healthy-during-coronavirus
Send a message to a loved one in hospital
Relatives and friends can send a message to patients while visiting is suspended because of the Coronavirus.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/send-message-loved-one-hospital
Community physiotherapy team adapting to new ways of working
The MSK Physiotherapy team in west Cumbria have been adapting the way they work to continue providing support to their patients.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/community-physiotherapy-team-adapting-new-ways-working
Cumbria’s NHS staff say thank you
Staff across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have taken time out to say thank you to fellow key workers and our wider community for the outpouring of love and support they have received during the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/cumbrias-nhs-staff-say-thank-you
Emotional wellbeing during COVID-19
Dr Catherine Parker, Consultant Clinical Psychologist has shared some advice on emotional wellbeing during this time.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/emotional-wellbeing-and-covid-10
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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.
