Square Mile Stories — articles for April 2020
The Dementia and Delirium Team create effective PPE communication aids
Trying to communicate with patients when wearing full PPE can be challenging within any health care setting, but for patients with pre-existing communicating difficulties, the whole experience can be very confusing and intimidating.
Children's art “bursting with colour” brings joy to ICU staff at St Bartholomew’s
Artwork from the children of intensive care unit (ICU) staff and their colleagues at St Bartholomew’s Hospital has been used to “brighten up” PPE donning and doffing areas and boost morale.
Duke of Gloucester thanks volunteers at St Bartholomew’s for their service during the pandemic
The Duke of Gloucester yesterday paid tribute to volunteers from Barts Guild for their hard work at St Bartholomew’s Hospital during the coronavirus outbreak.
ITU Occupational Therapist shares insight into their role during COVID-19
Occupational therapy is all about promoting people’s independence and engagement in daily activities.
Coronavirus accelerating innovations with novel virtual clinic for patients with cardiac implant devices
Cardiac scientists at Barts Health NHS Trust have established a novel virtual clinic for newly implanted devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, during the coronavirus pandemic.