A reminder that Nasogastric Tube training is still underway and that:

• NG tubes used for feeding should only be managed by staff who have received appropriate training and competency sign off in their three-yearly update in ESR. So, no training no touching.
• Agency nurses cannot access NG tubes as training cannot be confirmed.
• All NG tube insertions and ongoing position checks should be documented on EPR in line with the Nutrition and Hydration policy.
• Position checks and Ph checks should be undertaken before the NG tube is used and if there is any doubt regarding the position of the tube it should not be used until further checks have been undertaken and the position has been confirmed.

Drop in sessions tomorrow - Tuesday 7 February, Medium Training Room – CRH

Times: 9am / 10am / 11am and 1pm

Bookable training:

Weds 22nd Feb at 2pm in Forum Room 1B – HRI

Places can be booked by searching nasogastric on ESR or an email sent to Gasteroenterology Specialst Nurse, Emma Wilson at Emma.Wilson2@cht.nhs.uk or nutrition.nurses@cht.nhs.uk.