Unfortunately, due to connectivity issues our original session of this that took place on Friday the 16th had to be cut short. We have therefore rearranged the session for Friday the 20th of January, 12-1pm.
There is a national supply shortage of the small ‘ZD’ oxygen cylinders. Oxygen suppliers, including BOC are currently unable to supply sufficient numbers to fulfil our orders.
Christmas is just around the corner and the Trust Multi-Faith Network are taking the opportunity to remind us about the meaning of Christmas for Christians.
There was great media interest yesterday for a running commentary on how ambulance services were coping during industrial action – including at EEAST although we were not on strike on the day.
EEAST has been able to stand down the Business Continuity Incident which we declared on Monday evening after a high volume of calls and delays in handing over patients at hospitals.
With just a few days left to go before Christmas, it’s the perfect time to share a special film made for EEAST by a team at Cambridge Ambulance Station
Please be aware that as part of the ‘Change Freeze’ policy, Informatics will not be taking on any new requests for new information or reports/projects.
We are aware that many Christmas gatherings are currently taking place. The Covid and IPC teams would like to raise awareness that over the last two weeks COVID & Flu sickness has risen significantly (nearly double the amount of COVID cases).
EEAST are pleased to be offering our registered substantive staff free access to complete the Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training (PROMPT) eLearning.
A Major Incident could be declared at any time by any member of staff and so it is important that everyone is reminded of the role of the first resource arriving on scene.
The Trust is offering incentive payments for selected overtime shifts this winter. The additional payments are available on specified dates in specified areas, subject to advanced authorisation.
Due to ongoing worldwide issues in relation to medication supply, we have sourced alternative drugs and presentations in the short term to ensure we can continue to provide appropriate and safe patient treatment.
Multiple forums have created a survey interested in understanding more about your attitudes towards infection, prevention and control (IPC) before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As New Year’s Day falls on a weekend this year the official public holiday is Monday 2nd January 2022. For pay purposes you have the option to nominate Sunday 1st January 2022 as your alternate public holiday.
As the trust moves closer to the end of the national contract with Special Wear for the supply of Ambulance Uniform, the passage across to the new supplier has already started.
Clinicians are reminded that travellers to the World Cup are exposed both to infections endemic to Qatar, and infections associated with mass gatherings.
As Christmas is fast approaching with all the bank holidays and postal strikes abound, please make sure you have a stocking full of Lateral Flow Tests.
