This week our focus was getting back to basics with pressure ulcer prevention, importance of risk assessment and monitoring particularly when a patient is on a cast. Considering changing skin colour, swelling, pain and sensation

#backtobasics nutrition and hydration - importance of assessment and early referral to SaLT / Dietician where required. MUST assessment and support makes a difference to outcomes

Well done POU using Person Centred Care and requesting a precious pet from the WTWA Dementia Team Wythenshawe Hospital to provide a meaningful activity offering comfort and joy to one of their patients Living with Dementia

This week we focused on #mouthcarematters. There are certain groups of patients that will be more at risk of developing mouth related problems due to either one or a combination of medical, cognitive or physical disabilities. Mouth care is important for nutrition and hydration

Some great suggestions so far. Keep them coming and we will do a poll next week and let you decide. #denturecarematters

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#FeedbackFriday this week we highlighted the importance of access to interpretation services, safe discharge processes as well as reminders of the importance of civility saves lives and staff resilience. 😬 #amazingteams #patientsafety #teamWTWA@MFT

This week we shared the importance of effective communication and ensuring staff obtain assistance from interpreting services to support this

Focus on the importance of positive patient identification to prevent patient safety incidents, including WBiT , point of care testing errors and even Never Events #checkidandkeepmesafe

This week is the final week of freedom to speak up month. #F2SUFOREVERYBODY. Speaking up at MFT: If you’re not sure how to speak up or it feels too challenging, please contact the Freedom to Speak Up Team for advice and support.

Sounds great Beckie Hughes 💛💫 👍

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Thanks to all our hardworking colleagues from across WTWA @MFT and beyond. Particularly those working over this festive period.

Looks lovely. Supporting nutrition and hydration across WTWA 👍

This is a must read. The ritualistic use of PDSA in the NHS undermines the complexity and adaptive nature of the systems we work in. There are so many more effective tools out there #safetyII @sistertopcat #weFRAM journals.lww.com/journalpatient…

Fantastic initiative

Well done 👍🌟

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