We are a dynamic 26 bedded assessment unit based at the WGH. We are an enthusiastic team, committed to deliver person centred care for all of our patients 🥰
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined June 2023
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Our awesome nursing team @Ward72WGH have followed in the footsteps of @wardd27WGH & having created a strong culture for #change, tested 'next time obs due boards' outside patient rooms. This has seen them improve their day frequency by 22%, recognising deterioration earlier!🌟💙
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@ward72 given this lovely present from the fantastic @louiseblyth54 . Thank you for all the support you have given us. We will miss you! All the best ❤️❤️
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Our Lynn Jackson Nurse of the Year Award recognises nurses who show an exceptional level of care & compassion. It is dedicated in memory of Lynn Jackson who was a Chief Nurse at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre.
Our finalists in #CSA23 are ⤵
ALT Our finalists: Ego Olori, Health Visitor, Howden Health Centre. Kirsten Smith, Senior Charge Nurse, Acute Medicine, WGH. Louise Rich, Deputy Charge Nurse, Haematology, WGH.
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Thanks to @online_his @DigiCare4Scot @Tactuum for development & testing, & to @KarenAdam13 for support.
We hope that the 4AT app will help to continue to improve #delirium detection rates.
🆕 4AT #delirium app now available!
💚 Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d…
🍎 iOS:
apps.apple.com/gb/app/4at-cl…
⭐️ Clean, quick design
⭐️ No registration, etc. required
🧠 Just download & click on the icon
Thought provoking article. So true, time is precious @Lyndseydunn7 @louiseblyth54 @WghLothian #personcentredcare #PatientCare
What a delightful surprise reading our June/ July Bulletin @GeriSoc and seeing my late Grans Journey.🙏 #Timeisprecious #Dischargeplanningtogether
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Designing a great Acute Care for Elders unit helps promote mobility and impacts the patient care experience. This article outlines low-cost interventions that can improve emergency department environments for older adults. Learn more here: gedcollaborative.com/article…
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As if we need an excuse to have some cake in the tearoom? 😋🍰H&S said no to the candles 🙅♂️🎂 Happy Birthday NHS #NHS75 #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare @IBMScience @WghLothian
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Some of our WGH staff from across the site receiving their individual "2023 Star Awards" today from Chris Stirling, Site Director, and Claire Palmer, Associate Nurse Director, having been recognised by their colleagues for going above and beyond in their duties.
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🚨Highly Recommended Tool🚨 The 4AT is a simple and short (<2 min) delirium detection tool designed for easy and effective clinical use. It does not require special training. the4at.com/
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The movement to improve emergency department care for older adults began in the early 1990s when emergency providers recognized that older adults need to be treated as a distinct population in need of unique evaluation and treatment. Read the history here: gedcollaborative.com/jgem/th…
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Many older patients are in the ED not because of dementia but with dementia. This implementation toolkit contains resources, tools & links to evidence that can help you make changes in your ED to provide better care for those patients. Download it here: gedcollaborative.com/toolkit…
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Fantastic opportunity to join our initiative team striving to give excellent nursing care.
We currently have a vacancy for Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse in Ward 26 Acute Medicine at the Western Hospital @Ward26@Ward26_WGH apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
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We'd love to see you next Friday 16th practising self-compassion with like minded women in Edinburgh #connect #compassion #courage This session focus on Imposterism
This fab Friday consider how you might be kinder to yourself - my favourite definition of self-compassion is to Treat yourself like a dear friend Find out more here dorothyarmstrong.net/thrive
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The 4AT (in arabic below) developed by @A_MacLullich getting a lot of positive feedback at the 17th International Conference of the Jordan Society of Internal Medicine run in collaboration with @RCPEdin
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This photo was 2 years ago! 1st day in my role as Senior Charge Nurse. Where does the time go?
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A musical evening tea round bring smiles to patients and visitors @lmeross in ward 72
