Extra drop in dates March and April for NG Tube training

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.

Extra drop-in sessions underway 

  • 6th March @ 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Boardroom – HRI
  • 7th March @9am, 10am and 11am Medium Training Room-CRH
  • 17th March @ 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Forum Room 1A- HRI
  • 29th March @ 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Medium Training Room- CRH
  • 13th April @9am, 10am and  11am Small Training Room-CRH
  • 21st April @ 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Forum Room 2-HRI

Drop in, book in ESR or email nutrition.nurses@cht.nhs.uk.