More resources to REFRESH infection control

The REFRESH section of the intranet has been updated to include handy, bite-sized ways we can all R-E-F-R-E-S-H our approach to infection prevention and control.

New tabs at the bottom of the page contain the latest advice on regular cleaning, ensuring good ventilation, face masks, rubbish removal and clutter, eating and drinking, social distancing and hand hygiene. You will also find a film aimed at NHS staff which explains how Covid-19 can spread, and how we can all reduce our exposure, made by NHS England.

All staff should also ensure that we are completing our twice weekly lateral flow tests, which are as important as ever as cases rise in our wider outside community.

Fly through the new emergency department at UHD

In the latest in our series of films explaining the transformation plans for our hospital sites, consultant Dr Farhad Islam explains the development plans for our new emergency department.

These developments are part of plans to make Royal Bournemouth Hospital the major centre for emergency care for east Dorset, while Poole Hospital becomes the major planned care hospital. You can watch the film here and previous films here.

Complete your health and safety assessment by next Wednesday

The Health and Safety Audit Tool (HASAT) self-assessment deadline for completion is the end of June. This is a mandatory return and managers can access the form and further information on the health and safety pages on the Poole intranet.

The purpose is to provide:

• evidence of a systematic audit in each department.
• a natural signpost towards required risk assessments, depending on department's needs.
• evidence that legal health and safety requirements are being met throughout the Trust in accordance with current legislation.
• an opportunity for audit input by Associate Operational Managers and Risk Managers if necessary.

For further support please contact your local health and safety advisor.

Support for EU staff staying in the UK

EU staff are reminded that the deadline for applications to stay in the UK is next Wednesday (30 June).

Please visit the Settled charity website if you are facing difficulties or are in need of extra support. Settled is registered to provide immigration advice.

There is also a range of support tools available and further information available on our staff intranet.

Guidance for Information Asset Register users

The newly launched UHD Information Asset Register gives information asset owners (IAOs) and administrators (IAAs) the ability to manage their Information Assets directly. However, over 75 percent of entries are still at the 'draft only' stage, without IAO approval or final information governance sign-off.

Please can all register users ensure that the entries for their live assets are reviewed, updated and IAO approved by no later than 30th June 2021. Please make sure that all screens in all sections of the system have been updated before sending to IG for review - this includes the asset, datasets, data flows and risks. Entries will be returned to the IAO where information is missing or incomplete. If IAO/IAA allocations or an asset status needs to be updated, this should be actioned by the current IAOs/IAAs directly within the system.

A new quick guide flow chart is available to help users get started and guidance and tips are available within the system itself to help with completion. You can also find the user handbook and tutorial videos on the intranet here.

Please see the intranet or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any queries.

RBH: Library unstaffed

From Wednesday (23 June) the library may occasionally be unstaffed while vacancies are being filled.

If the library is unstaffed:

• books can still be borrowed and returned under the same procedures as our normal out of hours service
• there will be instructions on the enquiry desk if you are unsure on out of hours procedures
• any books awaiting collection will also be left on the desk

email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (ext 2101) and the Poole library team will be able to assist you.

RBH: Missing EPMA laptop arms

These were sent out to the surgical wards in early 2019. They were originally fixed to the surgical notes trollies but have since gone missing. There are nine still to be accounted for.

These are needed in order to continue the deployment of EPMA Hardware.

If you have seen any, please contact the EPMA team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

POOLE: ID office closed tomorrow

A reminder that the ID office will be closed on Wednesday (23 June) as it relocates to the portacabin adjacent to Gala Lodge (Occupational Health).

POOLE: Works to be carried out in the underpass from Friday

Work will be taking place on both the scissor lift and dock leveller used for deliveries. The work will start at 2pm on Friday (25 June) and will be completed on Monday (28 June).

While we will aim to keep disruption to a minimum there will be some interruptions to deliveries and those using the loading bay during this time and we apologise for any inconvenience.

Webinars on the Health Education England Star: accelerating workforce redesign

Do you have a role or interest in health and care workforce redesign, transformation or planning? Have you heard about the HEE Star and want to know more?

HEE Star is a proven methodology designed to tackle a broad range of health and care workforce challenges.

Health Education England is hosting one-hour webinars to raise awareness and enhance understanding about the HEE Star.

Dates available:

• 10-11am Tuesday 13 July
• 10-11am Wednesday 22 September

To book your place please complete this short registration form.

Nominate your healthcare hero

NHS Charities Together has partnered with The Sun and Channel 4 to hold the 'Who Cares Wins Awards', to say thank you to all the healthcare heroes and key workers and ordinary people who have gone above and beyond throughout such a challenging year.

This is your opportunity to nominate a fellow colleague, team or department who you feel has made a powerful difference. Click here to share what they did and why you think they'd be a worthy winner. Deadline for entries is 30 June.

Your weekly wellbeing offers

In this week's 'Here For Each Other' wellbeing offers we have menopause in the workplace support sessions, Tranquil Tuesday yoga, Fun Friday dance sessions and much more...

All offers are available on the wellbeing pages on the intranet.

Care first sessions next week

All at midday, click the link to join:

• Monday 21 June, How care first can support you
• Tuesday 22 June, Keeping safe in the sun this summer
• Wednesday 23 June, Covid-19 and mental health: A review of the Zoe Study
• Thursday 24 June, Top tips to look after your overall wellbeing
• Friday 25 June The unexpected affect Covid-19 has on mobility