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Chief Executives
David Sissling
Chief Executive
Contents
Chief Executives Reflections
CQC inspection
6-7
8-9
10
11
12-13
14
15
Charity challenge
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Smile Awards
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24
Stonewall launch
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Members Matters
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During the CQCs recent inspection (see pages 6-7) the Trusts play team and bereavement
team were both judged to be outstanding
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Fills a gap
in support
L-R Liam, Andrew Craske, Le-Ann Craske, Frank, Debbie, Martyn Howe and Kyle photograph courtesy
of the Evening Telegraph
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Telegraph. (pictured)
Frank said: I felt very overwhelmed and
emotional to be able to have a chance to say
thank you to the people who saved my life. I
dont remember much of the incident itself but
it really underlines to you the importance of
people having CPR skills.
Resuscitation training
important for KGH staff
RESUSCIATION training is an important
part of staff training at KGH.
All clinical staff are trained in resuscitation
and do a refresher course once a year.
They are all taught basic life support for
example chest compressions and rescue
ventilations using a pocket mask, found on
a cardiac arrest trolley on KGHs wards and
departments.
They also learn how to use an advisory
defibrillator which has computer software
which enables staff to deliver the first shock
within the first one to two minutes of the
arrest.
Lead Nurse for Critical Care and
Resuscitation Services, Pamela Smith, said:
KGHs clinical areas are equipped with
emergency equipment such as defibrillators
however when not in an area where equipment
is available the prompt provision of basic life
support as described below, greatly improves
the potential for the collapsed individual to
survive this event once expert has arrived.
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In A&E Dr Janath Wijesinghe examines William Baker the CQC found care was good across all
eight services examined
awareness at KGH
Dementia Screening
ON admission to hospital medical staff
carry out a dementia screen which
involves asking patients, over 65, if they
have had any memory problems in the
last 12 months.
Answers trigger a specific screening
programme (eg CT scans, blood tests) that
help to diagnose dementia at the earliest
opportunity
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Healthcare assistant Christine Chamber with the resource area she set up on Harrowden A. She also helped
set up one on Naseby wards. Just one of the practical ways we are improving care for dementia patients.
Dementia Bundle
THIS is a new document that has just
been piloted and has been rolled out
across urgent care (eg A&E) with a plan
to go Trust wide.
It is essentially a best practice guidance
for all clinical staff on how a dementia patient
should be treated throughout their hospital
journey. Each clinical area will have a copy to
remind staff of what they should be doing to
support dementia patients and address any
problems that may arise.
Dementia in Northants
It is believed that some 7,000 people suffer
from dementia in the county at any one time
By 2025, this figure is expected to have
increased by 50%
Dementia is not a single illness but a group
of symptoms caused by damage to the
brain. The symptoms include loss of memory,
mood changes and confusion.
Dementia is caused by a number of different
diseases of the brain, including Alzheimers
disease. Vascular dementia is the second
most common cause after Alzheimers
disease
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L-R consultant urologist Mr Roland England, Clinical Nurse Specialist Rachel Hooper, specialty doctor
Zubair Al-Qassim, and consult urologists Mr David Payne, Mr Mohammed Al-Sudani and Mr Zeb Khan
with the new equipment
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find out if cancer is present is called a transrectal biopsy. Here biopsies of prostate tissue
are taken from the prostate gland via the
rectum under local anaesthetic.
If this doesnt locate a cancer but it is
suspected there is one the trans-perineal
approach can be performed, under general
anaesthetic, which has been shown to be
a more accurate way of testing for cancer.
Furthermore the technique can be used for
patients already diagnosed with prostate
cancer to aid the decision making in future
treatment because it gives a more accurate
picture of how much cancer there is in the
prostate.
It is envisaged that around 50 patients per
year will benefit from gaining this
particular form of diagnostic test,
though this figure may grow.
Movember
moustaches
raise money for
urology
STAFF from across KGH took part in
this years Movember challenge to raise
money for our urology/prostate cancer
services.
Together they have raised more than
1,148 by asking for sponsorship while they
grew moustaches throughout the month of
November.
The Movember movement is inspired by the
Movember Foundation a global organisation
committed to changing the face of mens
health.
The Movember community has raised
346 million to date and funded over
800programmes in 21 countries.
This work is saving and improving the lives
of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular
cancer and mental health problems.
Olivia Young, ten, pins a poppy to a Remembrance display area at Kettering General Hospital.
Kettering and District Lions Club present KGH with Precious Memory
Boxes for parents who have had a still birth
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Our
surveillance
day detected
Junes cancer
June Farrer with the doctor who spotted her cancer - consultant dermatologist Dr Johan Vorster
KGH chaplain Philip Staves pictured with physiotherapist Emily Freeman and one of the new stroke
chairs that he raised money for with his Lands End to John oGroats cycle ride.
KGH Chaplain Phillip Staves is pictured
with special stroke chairs he raised
money for by doing a 1,000 mile cycle
ride from Lands End in Cornwall to John
oGroats in Scotland.
Philips ride which took place over fifteen
days between 17th and 31st May - raised over
3,000 for our Stroke Unit.
Acute physiotherapist Emily Freeman, who
works on the stroke unit, said: We just want to
say a huge thank you to Phillip for supporting
us in this way.
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KILIMANJARO FACTS
In 1889, the first successful summit of
Mount Kilimanjaro was completed by
German geographer, Hans Meyer, after
six weeks of climbing.
Climbing Kilimanjaro has become a
popular challenge undertaken by some
35,000 climbers and trekkers each year
On average only 45% of those who
take it on actually succeed and there
are 10-15 deaths each year.
Since 1912, Kilimanjaro has lost 82%
of its ice cap, and, since 1962, 55% of
its remaining glacier fields. Scientists
predict all ice on the mountain may
disappear within the next 20 years.
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KGH locum neurologist Dr Victor Patterson does the ice bucket challenge with the help of neurology
secretary Christina Pitts.
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Spiderman raises
1,459 to buy
special chairs for
KGH
SPIDERMAN aka Leslie Jeffery has
raised 1,459 to buy four special
reclining chairs for Harrowden A ward at
Kettering General Hospital.
Mr Jeffery, 59, from Islip, has raised more
than 5,000 for KGH over the last four years
since adopting his superhero disguise.
He said: I am the only Spiderman character
in Northamptonshire who raises money for
Kettering General Hospital and people are
getting to know what I do.
One of the main pieces of fundraising I did
for the chairs was in July when I did a 35 mile
sponsored walk around Thrapston, Oundle,
Titchmarsh, Kettering, Weldon, Geddington and
Burton Latimer.
Since then I have also attended seven
carnivals and held door-to-door and street
collections. I want to thank everyone who has
made a donation which all goes to support the
great work for the local community that KGH
does.
Harrowden A Staff nurse Katie Gordon said:
We want to thank Leslie so much for his
enormous efforts over the summer which have
supported Harrowden A.
Lot of our patients have breathing
difficulties and they can find sleeping, or
spending a long time, in a bed quite difficult.
The chairs enable people with those
problems to sleep, or rest, at different angles,
according to what is comfortable for them.
They are a major boost for us and will be very
well used.
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Flu Facts
The flu vaccine has an excellent
safety record - The risk of having a
serious (anaphylactic) reaction to the
seasonal flu vaccine is less than one in
a million: much lower than the risk of
getting seriously ill from having the flu
itself
The flu jab cant give you the flu - It
is impossible to get flu from the having
the flu jab because the vaccine doesnt
contain live viruses. A very small number
of people experience side effects such
as aching muscles, but this is simply the
immune system responding to the vaccine
You need the vaccine every year - If
you were vaccinated last year you helped
to fight the flu and took an extra step
towards excellent patient care. Please do
the same again this year. You wont be
protected against the new strains of flu
circulating unless you have your jab
Pregnant women can be vaccinated
- Pregnant women can have the
flu vaccination at any stage of their
pregnancy. Having the vaccination when
pregnant is beneficial and helps protect
baby from flu over the first few months of
life
Anyone can get the flu - One of the
most common reasons for not getting
vaccinated is Ive never had flu before.
Theres no such thing as natural immunity
to influenza; with new strains circulating
this year, its best to get vaccinated
against flu.
Flu kills - For the majority of people who
catch it flu is unpleasant, but for some
it can lead to chest infections, severe
complications and death.
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Staff put on a tremendous performances of pantomime acting, song and dance with plenty of in
house jokes and jollity
L-R CCU Matron Karen Roberts, staff nurse Debbie Cornwell, Marjorie Wood, healthcare assistant Jacqueline
Boasley, June Miller and staff nurse Carley Shakespeare
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Associate Director of HR Charles Marson receives the cheque for 2,500 for the Revive the Rec Hall
fund from the Trust Timewarpers
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Smile Awards
MEET some more of our fantastic KGH
Smile Award nominees!
The idea for a Smile Award is to recognise those
individuals who go the extra mile for patients,
visitors or for other KGH staff.
Since its launch the KGH has attracted more
than 447 nominations from patients, visitors or
their colleagues with83 winners.
It arose out of the hospitals Listening into
Action programme - one of the aims of which
was to develop more pride in KGH and the
services it provides.
Pictured are some of winners and nominees
from the last three months.
September
KGH teams Danceoscopy (from endoscopy) and Dolly Mixtures (from pathology) took part in the Strictly got
to Dance event for Cransley Hospice
grandchildren.
Microbiology manager Pat Cawley said:
Michael has made a great contribution to
the pathology services at Kettering General
Hospital and we want to thank him for all of
the work he has done.
October 2014
Teams
Operational HR
ICU Housekeeping
A&E Porters
Portering and Transport
Play Team
Cath Lab
Individuals Nominations- Jan Murts, Lisa
Coleman, Donna Brown, Caroline Golding,
Debra Sumpter, Joanna Momi, Tracy James,
Susan Brown, James Donnelly, James Donnelly,
Helen Coleman, Bobby Best,
November 2014
HEALTHCARE assistant Paula Saunt has retired after 22 years of NHS service.
Paula started work as a healthcare assistant at St Marys Hospital in Kettering joining KGH in
1999 on Barnwell B when it used to be a medical ward.
Since then she has worked on the Barnwell floor ever since. She said: I have really enjoyed my
time at the hospital and made some lovely friends.
I think I am a good listener and I really enjoy talking to patients. I think the secret to being a
good healthcare assistant is to listen and care a lot about what the patient wants.
Paula lives in Rothwell, is married to Ian, and has two grown-up children, Nicola and Warren,
and four grandchildren.
Teams
Skylark
ICU
A&E Housekeepers
Pharmacy Production Team
Workforce Information
Recruit a Nurse Team
Individual Nominations- Lucie Greenham,
Jane Almond, Melanie Moore, Maureen Smith,
Doreen Page, Debbie Chapman, Boli Gappi,
Farrah Mushtaq, Jayne Nimmo, Zara Yeung,
Gabrielle Hewitt, Paula McNamee, Donna
Hunnings
The Winners
September 2014
Team- Age Related Macular
degeneration Clinic
Non- Clinical-William Robertson
Clinical- Karen Rickwood
October 2014
Team- Housekeepers
Non-Clinical- Susan Brown
Clinical- Joanna Momi
Hero Award- James Donnelly
November 2014
Team- Recruit a Nurse Team
Non-Clinical- Gabrielle Hewitt
Clinical- Maureen Smith
Nominations
Age Related Macular Degeneration Clinic- I
have attended this clinic regularly for a number of
years and always found the entire staff group to be
friendly, helpful, compassionate and above all in a
stressful environment, cheerful.
Pre-Op Assessment Staff Nurse Karen
Rickwood - The reason for nominating Karen is
because she worked above and beyond her role.
While pre-op assessing a patient she found there
were abnormalities and sought advice. The patient
was later diagnosed with breast cancer and stated
that she felt that Karen had saved her life.
Health and Safety Officer James Donnelly- I
would like to nominate James for his decisive, quick
thinking and for maintaining a cool head in a crisis.
James was first on the scene of a two car crash. His
decisive handling of the situation makes him a great
ambassador for our organisation.
Ophthalmology Matron Maureen Smith-Sister
Smith - Has worked in the Ophthalmic Department
at KGH since 1996. She has played a vital role in
developing the department after she became a
sister, helping to deliver large volume services in
the Eye Department such as the Macula (ARMD) ,
Cataract and the Diabetic Retinal Service.
Medical Records Clerk Gabrielle Hewitt- I
nominate Gabrielle who although I have never met
and seen, I can tell she always has a smile on her
face when shes on the phone. She is always so
happy and nothing is ever too much trouble.
Recruit a Nurse Team- I am recommending that
Team Recruit a Nurse receive a smile Award. Whilst
recruitment is part of everyones job the enthusiasm,
commitment and motivation that all staff brought
with them to the event held on Saturday 18th
October made me very proud.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Joanna Momi- Joanna is always smiling, upbeat
and has the patients interests and happiness at
heart. She is really caring and considerate and
although it is above and beyond her role, she will
always look to cheer the patient up. She does not
give up until she has made that patient as happy as
possible.
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Dr Ajay Verma, highly commended, with Dr Andrew Steel, Chairman of the Postgraduate Trustees, and
Dr Vikas Sandoo, first prize winner
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Staff from Costa Coffee at the Tesco store in Kettering donate 213 to the Special Care Baby Unit
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MembersMatter
Dear Members
Winter is upon us now so look after your health, keep warm and enjoy an invigorating daily walk out.
A new calendar of events is being planned and will be with you all shortly, so look out for that. Do you
have any suggestions for events? Write to me, telephone or email and let me know. Your comments are
always welcome.
The elections are now over and we now have a number of new Governors join us on the Council. Take a
look at the box below to find out who was elected. Your Governors are always keen to
hear your views so do contact them if you wish at council.members@kgh.nhs.uk
Best wishes to you all.
Kind regards
Donna Hunnings
Membership Manager 01536-492169
Email: donna.hunnings@kgh.nhs.uk
Wellingborough
East Northamptonshire
East Northamptonshire
Corby
Corby
Staff Nursing, Midwifery
& Other Clinical
Kettering (uncontested)
Kettering (uncontested)
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Symptoms of diabetes
THE early warning symptoms of diabetes
onset are thirst, frequent urination
(especially at night), weight loss,
tiredness and recurrent infections.
Sometimes people with type 2 can control
their disease, even practically halt it, if
they lose weight and exercise early on. It is
important to be positive and to develop a good
level of knowledge about diabetes and its self
management so you can live well and be self
reliant.
Diabetes is a growing
problem
ABOUT 17% of inpatients at Kettering
General Hospital have diabetes and
there are about 36,000 diabetics in
Northamptonshire.
Diabetes can lead on to other health
problems including eye, heart, circulation and
limb issues and is a major cost to the NHS.
The best prevention for diabetes is a
healthy lifestyle and making sure you are not
significantly overweight.
A big risk factor is obesity and there is
a strong link between bodyweight and the
disease. You can reduce your risk of developing
the disease through your diet and exercise
habits.
One of the reasons diabetes is a growing
problem is that people are more sedentary,
do less outside or manual work, and tend to
indulge in a lot of high calorie fast foods. At the
same time many people dont perform regular
exercise.
If you dont have an active lifestyle even
a small amount of food eaten beyond your
calorie needs can lead to dangerous weight
gain two extra biscuits in a day leading to up
to 10lbs of weight gain in a year.
As well as hospital care there is also a lot
of support for diabetics in the community via
GPs and the community nurse system. The
Community Diabetes Team give people access
to dieticians and podiatrists, deliver structured
education and help people to better understand
and slow the progress of their disease.
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L-R Kettering General Hospitals Associate Director of Human Resources, Charles Marson, with Kettering
Huxloe Rotary Club President ,Totan Nguyen, and Rotarian and KGH ENT consultant Robin Lee.
The KGH volunteers - Gail Chapman (Governor), Judy Mitchell, Brian Northall and Annie Turner (Patient
Representatives) and Mandy Blackman, Matron for Urgent Care