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We do our best to keep the content and structure of our PEN website up-to-date in these fast-changing times and your suggestions on how to improve the website are always welcome.
Give your views on Digital Social Care Records: five minute survey and workshop opportunities
A Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) allows the digital recording of care information within a social care setting, replacing traditional paper records. They enable information to be shared securely and in real-time with authorised people across the health and care sector.
DSCRs have the potential to make a positive difference to the workforce and people using services, but this won’t happen on its own.
NHS Devon want you to share your view on DSCRs to understand the potential benefits it could bring and concerns that need to be addressed to achieve the best possible outcomes.
NHS Devon have asked ICE Creates, an independent UK behaviour change agency, to speak with managers, employers, the workforce and the public to listen to your lived experiences and views.
60-minute virtual workshops are taking place during October and November 2023.
To register for the workshops and give your views, please complete this 5-minute form: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DSCRShareYourViews
If you have any questions, please contact:
ICE Creates, Engagement Lead
adam.courtney@icecreates.com
NHS Devon, Digital Transformation Programme Manager
sian.bunce@nhs.net
Autumn/Winter Vaccination Campaign Reminder!
Following the announcement of the new Omicron BA 2.86 variant of COVID-19 it has been agreed to bring the vaccination programme forward, and to accelerate delivery of the programme to vaccinate eligible people sooner than previously announced.
Vaccination teams have now started to contact Care Homes to arrange visits and where possible will co-administer the Flu vaccine.
Vaccination teams will also offer vaccinations to Care Home staff but are unable to provide Flu vaccinations if their employer has an occupational health scheme.
Due to the very short timeframe to deliver vaccinations it may not always be possible to offer flexibility in when vaccinators are able to visit settings, therefore please can we ask that you work with the vaccination teams and accommodate requests wherever possible to visit your setting, it would also be beneficial to provide the vaccinators with up-to-date patient list prior to visits for ease.
The Capacity Tracker now has additional fields added to include COVID-19 and Flu vaccines for both staff and service users, please can we kindly ask, where visits have been complete that the tracker is updated to reflect the numbers vaccinated.
Where staff access their vaccinations out of the setting, such as in the community, where possible could this also be captured within the tracker.
If there are any care home residents that are not registered with a local GP practice/ are a new resident to the setting or missed the care home visit due to being in perhaps being in hospital/feeling unwell or similar, can these residents please be flagged to the Devon Vaccination Support Team: d-icb.devonvaccinationsupport@nhs.net The Team will then try and facilitate a revisit.
Please Remember that Walk-in clinics are also available and can be found at Walk-in Finder
If there are any queries relating to the vaccine, including hesitancy please email d-icb.devonvaccinationsupport@nhs.net or call 01752 398836
For further information please refer to - Flu and Covid autumn vaccine programmes brought forward
Many thanks for your continued support.
Skills Bootcamps to upskill your Health and Social Care workforce?
Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, giving you the chance to elevate your existing staff with in-demand Health and Social Care skills. Our well-established Skills Bootcamps, part funded by the Department for Education, provide the support you need to invest in your team.
There are four part-time courses, provided by Petroc,
Person Centred Care,
- Long-Term Conditions,
- Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction,
- Working in Health and Social Care
Don’t miss your chance – find out about available courses here: Health and Care Bootcamps - Train 4 Tomorrow
Higher Development Award Level 3 at South Devon College
The Award provides experienced employees from all Health and Social Care settings with the opportunity to develop core knowledge, skills, behaviours and values required to progress and practice safely. You will develop your Maths, English and Digital skills and participate in a Workplace Improvement Project. More information available on the Higher Development Award page.
South Devon College- Register your interest by emailing: nataliecollins@southdevon.ac.uk, start dates 30th October 2023 and 8th January 2024.
- Physiological Measurements
- Sepsis Awareness
- Advanced communication skills
- Mentoring and Coaching Skills
- Maintaining quality standards in Health and Social Care
Proud to Care
Proud to Care is Devon County Council’s team dedicated to raising the profile of Adult Social Care, and supporting providers with recruiting, retaining, and training staff in the sector. We have several free-to-use tools to help with your recruitment activities, including:
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A self-service Jobs Board: Advertise and manage your vacancies quickly and efficiently.
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Social Media support: To increase the exposure of your vacancies
To find out more, please email Proud to Care.
Affordable, Devon Based, Quality Assured Healthcare Training from Life Lessons
Life Lessons Training offers over 35 different Healthcare courses including mandatory training, induction training and update training. We can come to you and do some in house training or you can come to us, the choice is yours!
Contact Rosie by leaving a message on 07543 678002 or emailing rosie@lifelessonstraining.com or visit www.lifelessonstraining.com
National Norovirus data published
UK Health Security Agency has published the latest norovirus surveillance data.
There are a lot more cases of norovirus than usual for summer, with lab reports 70% higher than average.
Agency Contact List online reminder
Dear Providers, you can find the Agency Contact List on the PEN Website here should you need to find additional staff.
Also please remember that COVID-19 Cases have been increasing recently so this is a timely reminder in case you require additional staffing.
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