Firstly we'd like to congratulate Kim Broadhurst, who has achieved a distinction in the ‘systems thinking practitioner’ course as part of her master’s-level apprenticeship – well done Kim!
Congratulations to the following teams who have sustained their Quality Always Gold achievement and DCHS Dignity 2 awards via the Earned Autonomy self-assessment process:
- Amber Valley and Erewash Rapid Response Therapy team (Friday 6 December)
- Derbyshire Dales MSK/OP Therapy team (Friday 6 December).
Well done to you all!
The Patient Manual Handling and Bariatric Care team would like to give a huge shout out and welcome their latest new key trainers who successfully completed their three day training course at St Oswald’s in November:
- Philip Bowen, physiotherapist, Swadlincote therapy team
- Fiona Jack, nurse, wound clinics.
They are a fantastic addition to our ever growing team of local key trainers who do an amazing job promoting safe manual handling practice, cascading information, delivering level two update training in their local areas and providing essential day to day advice and guidance.
Why not consider joining them, the new key trainer course is bookable now. Search '842 PMHn Patient Manual Handling - New Key Trainer 3 Days' on ESR to book your place.
Well done to rotational nurse Saff Younas, who recently received this lovely feedback from a patient:
“I wanted to say that Saff is the kindest, patient and best nurse I have ever had.”
Saff's colleagues have let us know that this is one of many compliments the team have received about him, so we'd like to say thank you to Saff for his hard work!
And finally we'd like to say well done and thank you to Louise Clarke, who works in our diabetes education team. One of Louise's patients wrote her this poem that she's kindly shared with us:
To Louise, Our Guide in Diabetes Management
In the realm of health, where knowledge is key,
You’ve guided us with wisdom, so patient and free.
With every lesson, every word you impart,
You’ve touched our lives, and warmed each heart.
Through the maze of diabetes, you’ve shown us the way,
With tips and advice, day after day.
From counting carbs to managing stress,
You’ve taught us to strive, to do our best.
Your kindness and care, a beacon so bright,
In moments of doubt, you’ve been our light.
With every question, you’ve answered with grace,
Helping us navigate this challenging space.
So here’s to you, Louise, with gratitude true,
For all that you’ve done, and all that you do.
In the journey of health, you’ve played a part,
Forever cherished, in each of our hearts.
From all of us :-)
