Happy #PharmacyTechnicianDay! 💊✨ Today we celebrate our incredible pharmacy technician colleagues whose expertise, attention to detail and dedication keep our patients safe every single day. Thank you for everything you do — we couldn’t do it without you! 👏

RCN & BMA Cymru raising the alarm on patient safety, for Welsh Government to eradicate corridor care.
Please sign the petition (by 29/10) to end corridor care in Wales.
All patients deserve to be cared for with dignity and with the appropriate equipment.
petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...

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Happy Nurses Day!

Whether you’re at the bedside, behind the scenes, or leading on patient safety, your compassion and commitment make all the difference.

We’re more than a team — we’re a family. Through the highs and lows, we support one another, laugh together, and lift each other up.

🚨 Attention Newly Registered Nurses in IHC West! 🚨

Are you just starting your journey with us? We’ve got something just for you! 🌟

Join us for a 2-Day Medicine Management Study Session – specially designed to support your transition into practice. 🩺💊

March is #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth.

On RCN Learn you can access resources to help understand the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, improve early diagnosis rates, and saves lives.

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Celebrated international women’s day yesterday by remembering some wonderful colleagues we’ve sadly lost recently and sharing kindness accross the department. It’s essential to hear how you/ your actions really help others ❤️

Sometimes, you just need to let your inner child run free and surround yourself with magical, happy people. A little well-earned me time goes a long way! ✨ #SelfCare #JoyfulMoments”

Inequalities can be created when people don’t act.

Our new Let’s Talk… Inclusion toolkit offers members ideas for starting conversations around equity, diversity and inclusion, and aims to encourage people to take action. Find out more ⬇️

Todays message is about allergy status 💊

Safe prescribing is our festive top tip today 💊

Todays medication safety tip tip is all about the safe use of Oxygen

Missed yesterday’s post, so here’s a double tip: 🎄🩺

1️⃣ With festive treats around, diligently record capillary blood glucose levels to maintain control. 

2️⃣ For patients using transdermal patches, ensure accurate documentation by utilizing a patch application chart.

Todays festive top tip for medicine safety is safe discharge. Make sure you check that TTO and ensure the patient/carer fully understands 💊

Today’s festive medication safety message is safe use of Insulin 👍💉.

Todays message for medication safety over the festive period
is the importance of timing with critical meds

Came across this graphic a few months back and it really put things into perspective.

This holiday season, the Medication Safety Team have
created 12 essential medication safety tips to help guide our staff through the festive season and keep our patients safe—from time critical medicine to safe storage practices. Day 1 -