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 […]

Specially-designed exercise classes an ideal fit for adults with learning disabilities

Specially-designed exercise classes an ideal fit for adults with learning disabilities

Adults who have a learning disability are being encouraged to join award-nominated exercise classes across Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire’s Circ8 circuit classes are specially adapted to include exercises for those unable to attend a mainstream fitness class and are designed to maintain the general health and wellbeing of adults with a learning disability as well as […]

Copyright warning – always get permission

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 […]

Sepsis - we must all read the signs

Sepsis – we must all read the signs

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 […]

New home for SSTS

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 […]