Happy #ODPday to all the amazing #ODPs out there !
Every day ODPs make invaluable contributions to patient care and safety both in theatres and out!
We do think ODPs are amazing, but with so many former ODPs now Anaesthesia Associates we could be bias !
Happy #ODPday to all the amazing Operating Department Practitioners out there.
Thank you for invaluable contributions every day in theatre.
βAs a rule of thumb, if youβre ever unsure of which bit of equipment you need, it's usually the one in the ODP's handβ buff.ly/MsvCQQA#ODPsCommittedtoCareCommittedtoSafety
π It's #ODPDay 2025! π
Celebrating 80 years of the operating department practitioner profession.
Find out more about the Day and the profession:
codp.org.ukafpp.org.uk
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Theme for our 80th year this #ODPDay Committed to Safety Committed to Care
That's why I'm proud to be Patient Safety Lead codp.org.uk and a Trustee @AvMAuk
Productive day today working with our team developing theatre care plans...looking forward to spending ODP Day tomorrow helping out our Smoking Cessation team and @ksashcroft tomorrow with data β Operating Dept Practitioners can be versatile and adapt β€οΈ @InformaticsWWL@WWLNHS
π We invite all students and learners to our online workshop on Monday 12 May 2025.
We'll soon be reviewing the HCPC standards of education and training. Learners' feedback will be key in helping us make improvements.
Please share and forward: hcpc-uk.org/sets-learners-12β¦
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π£ The HCPC student competition 2025 is open now! π£
A Β£300 voucher prize is up for grabs πΈ We'll award it to one creative learning session on speaking up effectively. Show the world what you can do!
hcpc-uk.org/student-competitβ¦#HCPCstudentcomp
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College member Cat Eccles MP @catecclesstour explaining to the Secretary of State Wes Streeting our profession's essential contribution to the NHS 10yr Plan.
Thank you Cat.
Members of codp.org.uk have been sent details of how they can advance the PGD agenda now.
#ODPs Following yesterday's productive meetings with @SoniaKumarMP and the AHP family and then 1:1 with @catecclesstour - codp.org.uk will be calling upon members to take action to advance the stalled PGD process.
Watch your email inbox on Friday!
#ODPs share pictures of your College poster up on your workplace.
Spread the word, support your professional body and boost your professional voice.
Download from resources codp.org.uk
π’This week is Nutrition and Hydration Week.
Balanced nutrition is key to reduce postoperative risk and complications.
@SipTilSend is all about the importance of hydration before surgery.
Nutrition resources: ow.ly/2NPw50ViZCh
SipTilSend: ow.ly/xOjb50ViZEh
Discover how you can make a difference, share your voice, and get involved in supporting your local MFT hospital. Whether you're looking to volunteer, give feedback or learn more, simply scan the QR code or email beinvolved@mft.nhs.uk for more information. #NHS#Manchester