Approach To Joint Problems Is Best In Class
A pilot project called ‘Best in Class’, which has been operating in Clackmannanshire over the past year, is now set to be rolled out...
New Target To Deliver Video Consultations
NHS Forth Valley recently secured £100,000 from the Scottish Government to carry out outpatient appointments via video links. The funding, from the Technology Enabled...
Improvement In Action
A pilot project involving the Surgical Directorate has helped a range of staff to acquire the confidence and capability to make improvements to the...
Increasing Capacity At Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Work is moving on apace to deliver a new £17m investment plan designed to increase capacity and reduce waiting times. A new MRI scanner,...
Ouch! Gary Learns The Hard Way
Another type of hair removal also raised a substantial amount for charity, £660 for Srathcarron Hospice. But it was a more painful experience for...
Brave The Shave For Cancer Support
Three nursing assistants in Ward B11 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital recently braved the shave to raise £1,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Barbara Spiers, Lorrayne...
Death Certification Training For Doctors
Doctors in Scotland are being encouraged to complete two e-learning modules on death certification.
The modules, which have been produced by NHS Education for Scotland...
New Films Support Conversations About Death
Five new animated films have been produced by NES Scotland to support staff providing end of life and bereavement care. Each animation deals with...
Remembering Pat Beausang
A memorial plaque was recently unveiled in the Lecture Theatre at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in honour of Dr Pat Beausang who died in...
Chris Opens The Box On Retirement
As retirements go, it was something of a surprise – a large cardboard box! But a peep inside revealed a cornucopia of goodies much...
Gillian Delivers a Fond Farewell
Director of Midwifery, Gillian Morton said a fond farewell to colleagues from across the organisation who gathered to mark her retirement after more than...
Improvement Academy Impact Afternoon
Every year, the Improvement Academy celebrates the achievements of its graduates by showcasing their improvement work. This year, the team has uploaded a collection...
Driving Down Waste and Carbon Emissions
NHS Forth Valley is committed to meeting the national NHS Scotland target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040. Raching this ambitious goal will...
