Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are being reminded to ensure they have permission to use all copyrighted images and videos. The use of images and videos are not covered by the organisations copyright licence. Amanda Minns, head of evidence, said: “Photographs, illustrations or certain images and videos are outside the licensed publications. “YouTube videos and Google […]

A Scotland-wide campaign to raise public awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis was launched at University Hospital Wishaw. The campaign was launched by Health Secretary Shona Robison where she met the healthcare professionals who developed an innovative early-warning system for the early diagnosis of patients with sepsis and ensure arrangements to treat them […]

The SSTS (Scottish Standard Time System) services for NHS Lanarkshire have transferred to the SSTS Team based in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Roseann Nelson, payroll manager, said: “Staff should not have noticed any real difference under the new arrangements. “The transfer has not changed how you access SSTS, the BOXI reporting function or workload tools, staff should continue to access and operate these as […]

Karen Goudie has been appointed as the new chief of nursing services at University Hospital Monklands. Most recently Karen was the nurse consultant for older people in acute care leading front door services and advanced practice in NHS Fife. She is also the national clinical lead for Excellence in Care and latterly Improving Care for […]