Big thank you to our chief pharmacist Mo Rahman for opening the pharmacy wellbeing room @SFHFT - lots of work by @sarahjseddon and Cheryl getting this realised. @SFH_CSTO@SFHImprovement
As we come to the final day of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, KMH has been lit up blue to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance.
#WAAW2022#goblueforAMR
It's the final day of Antimicrobial Awareness Week at SFHT!
Today at 4pm, keep an eye out as the hospital will be lit up blue in partnership with Trusts across the region to show our support of Antimicrobial Stewardship.
#WAAW2022#preventingAMRtogether#HandlewithCare
On day 5 of World Antibiotic Awareness Week consultant microbiologist Dr Shrikant Ambalkar warns: "Inappropriate use of antibiotics is increasing antibiotic resistance globally. We need to act NOW before it’s too late.
#WAAW2022#PreventingAMRtogether#HandlewithCare
It’s day 5 of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! Today we’re hearing from our wonderful phlebotomists:
“We ensure that patients’ bloods are taken in a timely manner. This means that their antibiotics can be monitored effectively.”
#WAAW2022#preventingAMRtogether#HandlewithCare
For day 4 of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week we’re heading to the wards!
We heard from Liz, a nurse on ward 36 who says: “I show good antibiotic stewardship by ensuring my patients’ antibiotics are reviewed regularly”
#WAAW2022#preventingAMRtogether#HandlewithCare
It's day 4 of World Antibiotic Awareness Week!
Today, Dr Prashant Purohit, a consultant microbiologist at SFHT has pledged 'for antimicrobial stewardship to always remain a part of my prescription, every time I manage a patient’
#WAAW2022#PreventingAMRtogether#HandlewithCare
For day 3 of World Antibiotic Awareness Week we speak to SFHT pharmacists (and besties) Zeest and Zahraa: ‘We fight antimicrobial resistance by ensuring that antibiotics are prescribed as per Trust guidelines.’
#WAAW2022#PreventingAMRtogether#HandlewithCare
It's day 2 of World Antibiotic Awareness Week! Our fabulous pharmacy technicians counsel patients on the appropriate use of antibiotics and how to safely dispose of them to prevent resistance in the environment.
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Nurse clinical fellow Rachel came to our stall today to talk with us about the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in preventing C. diff infections. Our cuddly C. diff microbe just had to get involved in the photo too!
#WAAW2022#preventingAMRtogether#HandlewithCare
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It's that time of year for thr @SFHTPharmacy secret santa launch another good effort from this year's trainee pharmacists with a little bit of inspiration from somewhere 🤔
“Acting now to ensure accurate and timely de-escalation and prompt review (and appropriately stopping) of antibiotic courses is absolutely key. My pledge is to deliver this by our clinical teams across SFH”. – Dave Selwyn, Medical Director #WAAW
@SFHFT Your 2021 NHS Staff Survey closes very soon. Please take the opportunity to keep improving Sherwood as a place to work and receive care. We value your voice and we promise to listen, learn and find ways to keep improving. Thank you. #nhsstaffsurvey#TeamSFH#culture