Archives (2017)

Image: Datix Downtime
27 October 2017

Datix Downtime

Please note this work has now been postponed to Friday, 31 March The system will be unavailable for the whole day on Monday, 27 March whilst they transfer updates from the test site to the live site. The admin access will still be available. I’ve written a manual IWR-1 form  for people to use on Monday, 27 March (ONLY) which can be completed following an incident and submitted to their nominated

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Image: Redesigned magazine out now
25 October 2017

Redesigned magazine out now

With more and more staff receiving iPADs the magazine has been redesigned to be more interactive and user-friendly on mobile devices. While keeping all the regular features of the printed magazine this, and subsequent issues, aims to be much more interactive with better links and access to supporting material. We hope you enjoy the new style and welcome any feedback on how items can be improved.

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Image: Take time to prepare for winter as clocks turn back
23 October 2017

Take time to prepare for winter as clocks turn back

With clocks turning back this coming weekend (29 October) and the evenings closing in, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking the public for its support by ensuring they take time to prepare for winter. Pressure faced by the ambulance service has remained high throughout the year but demand is expected to increase further during the winter months. In November alone last year, the Tr

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Image: Stay safe this bonfire, firework and Diwali season
17 October 2017

Stay safe this bonfire, firework and Diwali season

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is urging people to stay safe and injury free by acting sensibly this bonfire, firework and Diwali season. SECAmb is reminding people that by following some simple advice and safety tips alongside common sense they can keep themselves, their family and friends safe. The Trust is also advising people to attend local professionally-org

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Image: SECAmb offers advice ahead of National Burn Awareness Day
13 October 2017

SECAmb offers advice ahead of National Burn Awareness Day

With fireworks season just around the corner, South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is supporting National Burn Awareness Day on Wednesday 18 October. The Trust is reminding people of the importance of administering the right first aid for burns and scalds. While most are usually minor, giving the right first aid quickly following a burn or a scald can significantly impr

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Image: Clinical newsletter out now
13 October 2017

Clinical newsletter out now

Your latest issue of the Clinical Newsletter and Shared Learning is available now and full of valuable information. In this edition is an update of all the latest JRCALC recommendations and news of a new app that will provide up to date JRCALC advice on your phone or iPAD. The app will not only host the most up-to-date JRCALC guidelines, it also has the ability to hold locally developed Trust guid

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Image: Fionna Moore on the importance of medicines management
9 October 2017

Fionna Moore on the importance of medicines management

As part of our continuing efforts to raise awareness of the importance of medicines management within the Trust, we would like to share this short film with all staff today. It features Fionna, who is our Exec lead for medicines management and the Trust’s Accountable Officer for drugs, talking about why we all need to take medicines management seriously and about the possible serious consequences

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Image: Network maintenance tonight
8 October 2017

Network maintenance tonight

  Network Maintenance – Monday 08/05/2017 @ 1930hrs (for up to four hours)   There will essential system maintenance work carried out tonight, Monday, 8 May, from 19:30, which is scheduled for up to four hours.   During this time, there will be disruption to application access from all admin computers. The EOC computers and telephones will not be affected by this network maintenance.   The primary

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Image: Trust committed to increasing speed of improvement
5 October 2017

Trust committed to increasing speed of improvement

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its report following a planned inspection of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) in May 2017. While the report recognises that progress since the previous inspection in May 2016 has been made in some areas, it concludes this has not been as rapid or as widespread as it might have been, meaning the Trust continues to

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Image: Listen, Learn, Change Conference
4 October 2017

Listen, Learn, Change Conference

SECAmb is hosting the very first Listen, Learn, Change Conference at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton on 4th October 2017. If you are interested in what meaningful and reflective learning means and want to learn more about openness, transparency and candour, then this is the event for you, it’s a free one day conference open to all staff. There will be a number of talks on the day and workshops with to

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