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Welcome to the NPAG News for September

John King

Edition - 107 September 2015

CONTENTS

Page 2 Operating Theatres Benchmarking Group Page 2 Health Visiting & School Health Services Development Network Page 3 Clinical Engineering Conference Page 6 An Introduction into Supporting the Bariatric Patient Page 7 Onsite Training Page 8 NPAG Products & Services Page 8 Advertise in NPAG News Page 8 Join the Team Page 8 Contact Us

Issued monthly, NPAG News provides information on recent events and forthcoming NPAG activity. Please forward NPAG News to all of your colleagues who may have an interest in any of activity.

This Edition of NPAG News focuses on our partnerships, without which we would not be able to bring you the range of services we do today. One of the highlights of the NPAG year is taking place this month – the Clinical Engineering Conference. Partnership is at the heart of this event with our two national groups working together to produce the innovative programme and our valued sponsors providing financial support (see page 3). NPAG have entered into two new partnerships in the last month. One is with the international software company Greenstone, with whom we will be developing some new ideas with the Sustainable Development Unit. The other is a partnership with AVM Services, a key player in the decontamination field and a part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT. Our popular Bariatric Awareness events are also a product of working in partnership with Impact Training, Tracey Carr of „A Fat Lot She Knows‟, the National Back Exchange and others. Our next event in this series is featured on page 5. I should also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all of our best value group facilitators, all of whom are very valued associates of NPAG bringing a wealth of knowledge and innovation to our national groups. This puts us in a great place as we step into our autumn programme.

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OPERATING THEATRES BENCHMARKING GROUP

On September 9 in Euston, London, the Operating Theatres Benchmarking Group will be kicking off with a new round of four meetings. A dynamic, national group of Clinical Leads and Theatre Managers, supporting each other through the current challenges facing NHS theaters today. Come along and experience how membership can benefit you. Guest places still available! Contact Marie Cherry for details: marie.cherry@npag.eastamb.nhs,uk.

HEALTH VISTING AND SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES DEVELOPMENT NETWORK

A Message from Shirley Raven, Joint Chair

The first meeting of the next round commences on the 30th November in Euston, London. National 0-19

Lead Wendy Nicholson will be in attendance, outlining the vision for the service and looking to take your questions. Please contact Marie Cherry for details: marie.cherry@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk.

“I find the service invaluable, excellent for networking and a valued chance to match our Trust to others of a

comparable size. When changing Trusts one of the first things I did was re-apply!”

Operating Theatres BM Group Member 2014-15, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

“We meet four times a year and this gives rare opportunity for thinking space, lively discussion and debate

around issues concerning school nursing and health visiting. We value openness and honesty so those attending

can get valued support and be able to exchange ideas and most crucially learn from one another.

We have had speakers from the Department of Health who are very supportive of our group. We have research

and academia. For example a paper was brought with regard to “What constitutes a new birth visit”, we have

heard from health visiting visits to Bulgaria and Denmark, the e red book, the MASH, new ways of working and

innovative practice down to the practicalities of the tendering process. The different approaches to management

of the significant changes most staff are involved with have also been useful. There are many more items of

interest but you would also be able to share what speaker topics you would like bringing to the group. We have a

firm belief in not reinventing the wheel so policies and processes are shared.

There is always time for members exchange on the agenda so anything can be brought to the table for

discussion. I am writing this thinking why you wouldn’t want to join us! The value for money by having this

opportunity to be both strategic and having practical thinking space should be protected for.”

Many thanks, Shirley Raven

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CLINICAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 15 SEPTEMBER 2015

The annual Clinical Engineering Conference is taking place at the Hellindon Lakes and Golf and Spa Hotel, Northampton.

An interactive conference programme focused on modern technology and the future with medical devices has been developed with NPAGs Clinical Engineering Benchmarking North and South Groups. Why not join us? Many companies will be supporting the conference with exhibition stands to provide product and service information. Contact Gemma Aitchison to book your place: gemma.aitchison@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk.

Meet our Business Partners:

Avensys UK – the only training academy that’s part of a leading EBME engineering services company Run by highly experienced ex MoD Royal Electrical and

Mechanical Engineers, at the forefront of medical

engineering.

Responsible for the development of training programmes

from Level 2 to the UK‟s only Level 5 Distance Learning

Diploma in Medical Equipment Technologies, leading to an

established BSC Honours Degree in Medical Equipment

Management.

Training the next generation of medical engineers via distance learning and in its state-of-the-art, purpose-

built training academy, based centrally in the Midlands.

Avensys UK also provides high quality, cost effective all-equipment maintenance and repair services and has introduced an alternative way of disposing of medical equipment that not only gives a fair return to NHS Trusts, but also ensures that equipment is in full working order before being sold to new users.

www.Avensysmedical.co.uk 01562 745 858

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Bronkhorst UK, leaders in low to ultra-low flow measurement and control, have developed a highly accurate, real-time, device to speedily calibrate and data-log the accuracy and functionality of syringe drive/infusion pumps. The solution utilizes cutting edge Coriolis technology together with pressure measurement to enable actual flow rate measurement in mass/volume and an occlusion test. This device, available in single- and multi-channel configurations will revolutionize the turn-around time for calibration and testing whilst also providing full accountability of produced data. For more information contact Bronkhorst UK Ltd 1 Kings Court, Willie Snaith Road Newmarket Suffolk, CB8 7TG Tel: 01223 833222 E Mail: sales@bronkhorst.co.uk

Philips new Avalon Cableless Foetal Monitoring System

Wouldn’t it be great to have no cables in your OB Dept? Welcome to the new and improved wireless foetal monitoring solution from Philips. The brand new Philips Avalon CL allows you to measure maternal pulse, NiBP and SPO2 with waterproof transducers along with the capability of measuring the foetal heart rate of singleton, twins and triplets. Built-in Avalon Smart Pulse technology provides an additional safety net by enabling you to measure maternal pulse when using a Toco transducer. For more information or a demo, call your local Cardiac Services representative today or call 01625 878 999.

Cardiac Services The Acumen Centre

First Avenue Poynton, Cheshire

SK12 1FJ Tel: 01625 878 999

Email: orders-uk@cardiac-services.com

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GMDN Database The Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) is an organized list of generic terms (GMDN Terms) used to identify all medical device products. The main purpose of the GMDN is to provide regulators, healthcare providers, and manufacturers with a system that can be used to organize and exchange medical device information in order to reduce costs and support patient safety. Use this internationally recognized classification to: Organize your medical device inventory

Manage the acquisition of new device

Report adverse events to regulators

NPAG members gain free access to the GMDN! Visit www.gmdnagency.org or contact us at enquiries@gmdnagency.org quoting NPAG Access.

Hilditch support the Amalthea Trust

In the developing world there is a significant problem of medical equipment failure in hospitals as the simplest fault can render an instrument useless until it is fixed. Due to a significant lack of hospital engineers, many medical practitioners in the third world see these faults as unsolvable, disregarding or disposing of the equipment as soon as it ceases to function correctly, resulting in a delayed or incomplete diagnosis. It is from these considerations that the Amalthea Trust was born, supported by Hilditch Group Ltd. The Amalthea Trust main aim is ‘to help provide the sustainable maintenance of medical equipment through the provision of training programmes for the recipients’ in developing countries and in this short time, it has produced over 30 graduates, achieving excellent and potentially life-saving results. Each year the Trust invites volunteers from the UK to teach modules relating to their specialism at Kyambogo University in Uganda, as part of a two year diploma course, which is the first of its kind in the country. The result of the course is that more qualified medical engineers are being employed by hospitals, thereby saving the employer money, time and lives.’

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Henleys Medical Supplies will be exhibiting at stand 12. Here we are pleased to present the KaWe range of products. KaWe products are known for their high quality and exceptional expendability. The product range includes diagnostic equipment such as ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes, dermatoscopes, examination lights, binocular magnifying glasses, blood pressure measurement devices, stethoscopes and reflex hammers. Like Henleys, KaWe is a family owned, traditional company with a world-renowned reputation. With KaWe established in 1890 and Henleys in 1948, together the companies

have almost 200 years’ experience in the medical industry. Along with exceptional customer service ethics and long-term family values, both companies are looking forward to a long, successful relationship. Along with this range, we will also be showing our existing range of SpO2 Sensors, Blood Pressure Cuffs, ECG Cables and other Patient Monitoring Accessories. Henleys welcome any enquiries you have about the KaWe range. Please call 01707 385221 or email at welcome@henleysmed.com

AN INTRODUCTION TO SUPPORTING THE BARIATRIC

PATIENT WORKSHOP Our annual Bariatric workshop will be taking place on October 8th at the Holiday Inn Leicester City Hotel. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear key presentations on strategic planning, how we support plus size individuals in the workplace and discussing our behavior and attitudes. We also have a very personal and eye opening presentation on an individual‟s experiences at being 200kgs and the challenges faced.

Contact Marie Cherry to book your place or for further details: marie.cherry@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk.

Meet our Business Partners: The workshop will be supported by three key suppliers; 1

st Call Mobility, Spectrum Hospital Aids and Select

Medical. There will be plenty of opportunity throughout the prgramme to chat to all the exhibitors and experience practical demonstrations of equipment.

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Hospital Aids, Northamptonshire based evacuation equipment manufacturers, are pleased to announce their forthcoming involvement in the “Introduction into Supporting the Bariatric Patient” workshop taking place on the 8th October in the midlands, where they will be showcasing their innovative range of bariatric evacuation equipment and moving and handling aids.

Attendees can expect to see two emergency evacuation devices the Bariatric EvacMat (safety tested to 350kg/ 55 stone) which has been available for a few years now and their latest innovation the EMS Bariatric Evacmat (safety tested to 400kg / 62 stone).

Alison Hayward, moving and handling consultant from Hospital Aids said, ‘We are pleased to be participating at the bariatric workshop and we look forward to displaying our products and demonstrating for the attendees how effective and user friendly they are.’ For more information visit: www.hospitalaids.co.uk

ONSITE TRAINING

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NPAG PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Best Value Group Meetings in September and October:

NHS Sustainability Leads Network

Telecomms

Operating Theaters

Sterile Services

Clinical Engineering North & South Conference

National District Nurses Network

Estates Services

NHS Transport & Logistics

Facilities North & South combined meeting

Estates Services North

Resilience Development Network

Nursing & Temporary Staffing

Health, Safety & Risk Management

ADVERTSE IN NPAG NEWS

NPAG News is circulated to all our members and contacts once a month. Our newsletter is the perfect platform to promote your services. Over 9000 email contacts, website page and promoted via our Twitter account this is an ideal opportunity to good to miss. For more information please contact gemma.aitchison@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk.

JOIN THE TEAM

Interested in becoming an NPAG Associate Consultant, Trainer or Facilitator? If you are specialized in any of the areas that we currently offer products in, or maybe you have something new to offer NPAG and our members, then we want to hear from you! Get in touch today. Email John King: john.king@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk or call on 01245 544600.

CONTACT US

Please visit the NPAG website for all our current events, training workshops, BVG meetings and general activity www.npag.org.uk.

If you have any suggestions, comments or ideas for an article that you would like to share in the NPAG News then please contact Marie Cherry: marie.cherry@npag.eastamb.nhs.uk Tel: 01245 54460

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