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Staff praised for winter efforts

Staff praised for winter efforts

Winter isn’t even over but NHS Lanarkshire has already been put to the test. Bad weather, increased flu and respiratory illness and the festive holidays all created unprecedented demand on services. But staff rose to the challenge and worked tirelessly to make sure patients were seen and treated as quickly as possible. Chair of NHS […]

Make sure IT’s secure

STAFF who use a computer or mobile phone to access our IT systems must now complete the new learnPro module, Introduction to information security. General manager of eHealth Donald Wilson said: “We all have a duty to keep information safe and secure. Anyone who uses email or patient information systems should know and understand NHS Lanarkshire’s […]

Fairwarning

NHS Lanarkshire takes the confidentiality of personal information and its responsibilities under the Data Protection Act very seriously. The FairWarning system identifies when patient information has been accessed inappropriately to protect confidentiality of electronic patient records. Unless you are treating a patient or managing the admin to support treatment you must not access: your own […]

Challenging trip for Gillian and Charline

Challenging trip for Gillian and Charline

Tricia Johnston, chaplain at University Hospital Hairmyres, along with two Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, recently visited China. The purpose of the visit was to provide one week’s intensive training to up-skill palliative care staff at Shengjing Hospital and the Amity Foundation. Tricia said: “Besides being a Chaplain in Hairmyres Hospital Tricia Johnston is […]

Sharing 70 years of memories

Sharing 70 years of memories

2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the NHS and staff are being asked to send in their mementos and share their memories of healthcare over the past 70 years. This is a great opportunity to look back and celebrate 70 years of achievement in Scotland and the difference the NHS has made to people’s lives. […]