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West Cumbria welcomes international nursing recruits
This group of nurses are the first cohort to join the West Cumberland site with another set to join us in August of this year.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/west-cumbria-welcomes-international-nursing-recruits
Diabetes nurse thanked for his quick thinking to help diabetic child
The family of a little boy who narrowly avoided a hospital admission when his diabetes readings were delayed have thanked the nurse who helped.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/diabetes-nurse-thanked-his-quick-thinking-help-diabetic-child
Hospital at Night team deliver rapid improvements for better patient care
The quality of the Hospital at Night service at the Cumberland Infirmary has undergone significant improvements to improve patient care and support for junior doctors
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/hospital-night-team-deliver-rapid-improvements-better-patient-care
Melmerby nurse takes on five lakes in memory of former colleagues
A community staff nurse is taking part in a national relay race to raise funds for the NHS.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/melmerby-nurse-takes-five-lakes-memory-former-colleagues
Keeping staff and patients safe
NHS health teams across the region are set to continue with the current pandemic safety measures for the foreseeable future to help protect everyone from infections such as Covid-19 and flu.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/keeping-staff-and-patients-safe
Giveaway – win a hamper!
We’re offering you the chance to win a free hamper by joining us as a Member (it’s completely free and takes just minutes to do)!*
Summer safe for everybody
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long there are health risks. If a heatwave hits this summer, make sure the hot weather doesn't harm you or anyone you know.
Take part in national research study: Psychological Impact of COVID-19
Recruiting now - Cumbrian residents are being invited to take part in a Study exploring the Psychological Impact of COVID-19.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/take-part-national-research-study-psychological-impact-covid-19
Parents asked to be cautious as childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter
A paediatrician from the Trust is encouraging parents and caregivers to look out for symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in young children after an out of season rise in the respiratory infection in young children.
Nurse and former ITU sister wins NHS Worker of the Year award
Congratulations to Debbie Nicholson who won the award at a virtual ceremony.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nurse-and-former-itu-sister-wins-nhs-worker-year-award
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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.
