#BlackHistoryMonth2023 today we celebrate maternity education lead Maunze Ruth West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust supporting staff with their training requirements. She takes it all on her stride. #Committed to improve the process. Specially MIS on track year on year 🙏

“More action is needed on sepsis - we’re still seeing the same failings a decade on…” Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on #sepsis ombudsman.org.uk/news-and-blog/…

Amazing!!

The NHS is rolling out a new warning system to track deterioration in children’s health faster. This change will provide a national standardised process for patients, families, and staff to ensure issues are detected and escalated quickly. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2023/11/new-nh…

Check out our poster held by Amanda budd Amanda (Lead Nurse for patient experience and patient participation). Have you experienced any of these symptoms?? Lets support UK Malnutrition Awareness week by spreading the message. kelly McGovern Michelle Hope MichelleBoot BAPEN UK

What a great day, I love getting out and about but totally forgot to take photos ! Thanks Harm Free Care 💚 was so lovely to meet the whole team together. So many plans and improvements discussed. An amazing team with great vision, I am excited about the future WestHertsQI

Tonight SepsisWestHertsUK came to give Edwin a certificate of achievement for escalating high news, efficiently, effectively and accurately. Helen Corley and I are very proud to have him. Edwin is very humble but we would be lost without his experience and expertise!👏🏽

Our updated guidance on recognising, diagnosing and the early management of suspected sepsis recommends more targeting of antibiotics to those at the highest risk. Learn more: nice.org.uk/News/Article/u… #NICENews

my highlight of the year so far was telling SepsisWestHertsUK that I had nominated her to attend the Royal garden party for all her amazing work with Sepsis and being a champion for outstanding patient care. Also supporting all staff, each and every day! West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ❤️

Our first nominee is Lynnette, Sepsis Clinical Nurse Specialist, who has been nominated for the ‘Excellence in Healthcare’ award 💙 Her efforts to raise awareness of sepsis has meant a notable decrease in sepsis-related mortality rates 👏 Read more here: bit.ly/WHTH-innovation

Kickstarting World Sepsis Day @WSD @WHTH with a life-saving question: Could this be sepsis? Let’s spread this awareness in our communities—most patients come from there! The UK Sepsis Trust lucy halpin @RaiseWestHerts kelly McGovern Claire Shine Aaron David Speer

A strong link exists between patient experience and health outcomes. Positive experiences build trust, boost treatment adherence, and improve recovery and long-term health. louise Bradbury lucy halpin kelly McGovern West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Critical Care Outreach Team ESNEFT

🎃“SHOCKtober”🎃 Drop in deteriorating pt training 31st Oct 9-12:00 MEC Lec 2 WGH “Shocking” defib/pacing refresher “Operation” Sepsis “Who you gonna call 👻” And more… 🎃 kelly McGovern West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust SepsisWestHertsUK Harm Free Care 💚 Alison East 💙 Paula King 🌈💙 Tracy Miller

Only 1️⃣ day to go… SHOCKtober drop in deteriorating pt training The first 1️⃣0️⃣ attendees will receive a special treat 🎃 🎃👻🎃👻🎃 West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust kelly McGovern Mel Chambers SepsisWestHertsUK ResusTeamWestHerts

That is a wrap on this years SHOCKtober! Honestly what a blast we have had! The engagement was great will staff both clinical and non-clinical getting involved. 🎃👻🎃👻🎃 Now to start planning for 🎄 West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust kelly McGovern ResusTeamWestHerts SepsisWestHertsUK

Contaminated blood cultures can lead to misdiagnosis, unnecessary antibiotics & longer hospital stays West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust we’re driving change. Think ANTT before you prick—every drop counts kelly McGovern lucy halpin Hannah 🇪🇺💙 Jenni Windle Microbiology Society The UK Sepsis Trust

So proud of our amazing sepsis lead nurse SepsisWestHertsUK who attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace! Your dedication to training and supporting staff and patients is truly inspiring. You look fabulous, Lynnette! This recognition is so well deserved! #SepsisAwareness

Today, we thank our incredible Sepsis Nurse SepsisWestHertsUK for coming down and sharing life-saving insights with our team! 👏 Your dedication helps us recognize, respond, and save lives. West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust kelly McGovern lucy halpin

Today is world sepsis day! The Deteriorating Patient Team are out on the wards talking all things sepsis. Come and find us and win a pen!

#WorldSepsisDay we recognise the vital role primary care services play in spotting & treating sepsis early. Rapid action in acute settings saves lives – together, we can improve outcomes & raise awareness.West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust EEAST Ambulance Service The UK Sepsis Trust