Medicine
Congratulations to the Ulster Stroke Team in achieving a 'B' grade in the National Stroke Audit
(SSNAP).
Areas of significant
improvement included early
assessment of patients in
Emergency Department
by the introduction of an
Ambulatory Stroke Team
Pilot and improving the direct
admission to the Stroke
Unit (3c) to ensure that the
patients receive specialist
hyper acute/acute care earlier
in the stroke pathway.
National Stroke Audit (SSNAP)
The Nightingale Challenge
2019 saw the preparations begin for the Global phenomenon, 'The Nightingale Challenge', to
celebrate the 'Year of the Nurse 2020'.
Across Northern Ireland, 6 nurses under the age of 35 were nominated from each Trust to take up
this programme, aimed at shaping leaders of the future. Aligned with this programme each Trust
has developed its own bespoke programme.
After shortlisting many applications, 20 nurses from South Eastern HSC Trust were successful in
securing a place and the launch will take place in The Stormont Hotel in early 2020.
Good luck to all involved in this amazing opportunity and we look forward to hearing about
everyone's journey in the near future.
Nightingale Challenge 2020
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