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He contributes to the clinical microbiology service which is provided to all hospital clinicians in our hospitals, Gloucestershire Care Services, and 2gether

Many of our patients do not need to see a doctor but are managed by us.

This event gave each team the opportunity to share their work and their learnings and for the Trust to recognise and celebrate their achievements.

This which is likely to be due to a combination of the systematic diabetic retinopathy screening programme, better control of the diabetes and more effective

Method A study was created to determine the accuracy of using a 2.5/5 ml measuring spoon to make St Mark’s ORS. 29 staff members participated 12 of whom

Turnaround time Urgent microscopy for AFB is available within 24 hours Routine culture up to 6 weeks Extended culture up to 12 weeks Identification, sensitivity

to administering the parent drug.

Method An initial audit was undertaken to establish baseline data.

Health Care Professionals (HCP) to administer medications to an identified group of patients for a specified condition without a prescription on a once

Method We undertook this project to obtain baseline data prior to considering implementing changes to our PMRT protocol.

them that a sample is being sent When to test For a once daily dosing regime samples should be taken 12 to 18 hours after the dose.

The success of the project means Gloucestershire is the first area in the country to provide complete digital records to optometrists working in the community

Swab samples will remain viable for up to 96 hours and other samples will remain viable for up to 72 hours.

In more severe infections, the antibiotics need to be given via a drip line in hospital.

(up to 1.2g/day)

the machine to take a reading.

What we eat can make a real difference to the health and recovery of patients when they come into hospital.

This includes: birthing pools en suite rooms, with facilities for your birth partner to stay overnight

Storage/transport Store refrigerated if unable to send to the laboratory the same day. Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature.

Reference Range Neg/Pos All positive results are phoned to the requestor