CEO Diary Update 6 th February 2017

 Dear Memberupdate from last week: 

Delayed hospital discharges are getting some attention in the wider UK media and it is anticipated that there may be some greater attention on NI in the next weeks – Ihcp is working on a press release ready for any coverage- we are also having a meeting with DHSSPS on this issue on 14th Feb.

Information Commissioners Office data protection event was held at Pinsent Masons – this was quite well attended by members -the content was very good and there was very positive feedback after the event – information from the event is available below and more on the ihcp website

 This week:-

Nursing and Residential SIG meeting – Tuesday ihcp Directors meeting – Wednesday (am) Meeting with HSCB to discuss the annual review of care home tariffs – Wednesday

(pm) Meeting Veronica Gray – CEO Elder Abuse – Frid Meeting Mary Hinds, HSCB about dependency assessment tool and advanced care

practitioner role – still to be confirmed by her PA .

 REPORTS WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED via our website (click on below link) 

http://www.ihcp.co.uk/general/

COMMUNICATION RECEIVED –   listed below 

1.Following Data Protection please see guidance to the delegates in attendance today.

 Data Protection Self-Assessment toolkit Data Protection for the Health Sector Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments Data Protection for Small Businesses  The Guide to Data Protection Privacy notices, transparency and control guidance In preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):  https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-reform/ If anyone requires any further guidance or has any questions please pass on our contact details here in the office.

Rachael GallagherSenior Policy Officer Information Commissioner’s Office, 3rd Floor, 14 Cromac Place, Belfast, BT7 2JBT. 028 9027 8757 / 0303 123 1114   ico.org.uk twitter.com/iconewsPlease consider the environment before printing this emailFor secure emails over gsi please use rachael.gallagher@ico.gsi.gov.uk

2.Dear Provider,

I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the following:

External - HSC Procurement Awareness Events

The Public Contract Regulations (2015) were introduced 26 th February 2015, signalling a major change to the means statutory organisations are required to procure social and other specific services “to the person”. The new Regulations now require such services contracts with values over the EU threshold of €750,000 (£589,146) to be advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

In response to this legislative change HSCNI organisations have looked to their sole Centre of Procurement Expertise, Business Services Organisation, Procurement & Logistics Service to undertake procurement activities on their behalf for services “to the person” with contract values in excess of the EU threshold. In support of this

development BSO (PaLS) have established a Social Care Procurement Implementation Project Board with membership from a cross section of HSCNI to oversee the implementation of a project plan to roll out Social Care Procurement for service contracts “to the person”. A key element of that project plan is Stakeholder Engagement to ensure full awareness both internally and externally to HSCNI of the implementation of procurement activities for these service contracts. 

To facilitate the commencement of these activities HSCNI organisations in partnership with BSO (PaLS) plan to deliver a series of Procurement Awareness Events across the region. These events are to be targeted at service providers who deliver health and social care service interventions to people, and to raise awareness of public procurement requirements. These Procurement Awareness Events will run at a range of locations across the region during the period March to May 2017.

Information in respect of these events will be made available via online.hscni.net/ and HSCNI organisations websites, social media and regional newspapers detailing the dates and times of events with guidelines for registration of attendance.

The   information contained in this email is also detailed in the attachment provided – please refer to word documents attached.  Sessions which will take place in the Belfast HSC Trust area are attached for your information.  Information regarding all events taking place across the region is available by clicking on the link provided above.

Please note that ALL requests for attendance at the sessions MUST be made using the on-line booking system – click the link provided and follow the instructions as directed by HSC Online.  

Regards,Clare

Clare McMahonPlanning & Contracts Manager2nd Floor, Administration BuildingKnockbracken Healthcare ParkClare.mcmahon@belfasttrust.hscni.netTel: 028 950 45831Mobile: 07827 974240

3. 

**FREE ADULT SAFEGUARDING CHAMPION INFORMATION SESSIONS** NOW BOOKABLE

IN WESTERN TRUST AREA

These information and planning sessions are for management in community, voluntary, faith and independent sectors to help you to...·          Ensure that your organisation has the key information about the new ASC role·          Assess your current arrangements and plan for ASC requirements·          Identify additional training needs under the new arrangements Omagh/Fri 24th Feb/10.30am-1pm/ BOOK NOWDerry/Tues 28th Feb/10.30am-1pm/ BOOK NOW

** Spaces are also available on our Keeping Adults Safe: Training for Managers, Supervisors and Management Committee Members;Omagh/Mon 20th March/9.30am-4.30pm/ BOOK NOW **

** NB, these sessions are for organisations and groups in the Western Trust area - some limited spaces are still available for equivalent sessions in other Trust areas - please see our booking schedule; ALL VOLUNTEER NOW TRAINING ** Hi Pauline

I hope you are well. Please find below details of upcoming programmes for those that support a

family member or friend with dementia. There are still a few spaces left so it would be great if you could circulate as widely as possible to raise awareness.

Very many thanks, Kelly LisburnTrinity Methodist Church & Community Venue, Knockmore Avenue, BT28 2GXThursday 9th February from 6.30pm – 8.30pm for 6 weeksORMonday 13th February from 10am – 12noon for 6 weeks DownpatrickDown Leisure Centre, 114 Market St, Downpatrick BT30 6LZMonday 27th February from 10am – 12noon for 6 weeks

Watch how you can now book your GP appointments and order your repeat

prescriptions online.

4.

eUpdateJanuary 2017

GP online services

Many GP surgeries now enable you

to book your GP appointments and

order repeat prescriptions online. 

Read more

Dementia Training for Informal Caregivers

Family members and friends of those

living with dementia are being

trained with the knowledge, skills

and understanding of caring for their

loved one. Read more

Helping to shape your local community

In partnership with the 11 local

councils we encourage the public to

get involved in your community

planning consultations to address

local problems, deliver better

services and make a real difference

to people’s lives.  Read more

Latest News

Round up of the latest news and developments.

Historical Institution Abuse Inquiry

Electronic Health Care Record - Discovery Days

Consultations

Dates for the Diary

New support 'Hub' for Ballymoney

An exciting new Hub has opened in

Ballymoney supporting young people

and adults with learning disabilities,

autism and mental health issues. 

Read more

There's more to your local pharmacyIf you have a minor ailment such as

a cough or cold, or if you require a

private consultation about a recent

health issue, your local pharmacist

can help.  Read more

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5.  Care Home Open Day 2017

Hi Everyone

Just to let you know, registration on the website reopened today for 2017’s Care Home Open Day and 24 new care homes have registered so far today.

Can I ask that you remind all your care homes/members to register if they have not taken part before, and if they have taken part, to login and update their pages to reflect what they are doing this year.

Also, if any homes are not taking part this year, they need to be reminded to login and delete their accounts/pages so as not to cause any confusion when people search for a care home to visit in their local areas.

Thanks very much everyone.

RegardsLeonie

Regards  Pauline   Pauline ShepherdChief Executive

independent health & care providersMobile 07703754574

www.ihcp.co.uk