The Board recently shared with staff at a number of open sessions, the revised mission statement where we have said that our ambition is to the safest, most patient centred and efficient Trust. We also identified our 6 key priorities for the next 12 months:-
1. Delivering safe, effective innovative and compassionate patient care
2. Achieving strong operational performance
3. To ensure that the Trust is financial viable
4. To build a positive reputation with our wider community
5. To develop a culture that is patient centred
6. To invest and realise the full potential of our staff
Nursing and Midwifery are pivotal in the achievement of these priorities and as both Harry and Penny underlined at the sessions everybody has their part to play in all 6.
As Nurses and Midwives were are already on the journey to achieving excellent patient care with our work around the Safety Thermometer, the Rapid Spread Solution work around the prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers, dementia training and more. However we also have a part to play in the achievement of the other objectives and whilst continuing the work around improving patient care we are also undertaking projects around succession planning and development for all nursing and midwifery staff, reviewing and improving our recruitment processes and procedures reviewing our use of E Rostering to ensure we use our workforce efficiently and effectively.
We are also developing and are in the process of recruiting a dedicated Safe Care Team to help develop and facilitate education training and development around the prevention of harm to patients in our hospitals.
There is a lot going on to improve care across the Trust, achieving national and local standards, improving our reputation as a provider of great care, ensuring we manage our money whilst making this Trust a great place to work. I hope that you will all try to get involved in what is going on in your areas. Do discuss the changes with your Ward Sister Charge Nurse, Matron or Head of Nursing. I would also welcome any ideas you have about how nursing and midwifery can contribute to the achievement of our key priorities.
Best Wishes
Helen
