Things in the Library 8 Jan 2016

Happy New Year to you all

Things back to normal...

We are now back to our normal opening hours, the stock take was completed successfully without too many staff injuries, the folded paper angels are packed away until next year, the chocolates are eaten and the diets begun....thank you all for your seasonal greetings...hope our extended closure didn't cause you too many problems.

.....or are they???

An artist's impression

We were excited to hear before Christmas that we have been successful in a bid we made for some money from Health Education England for a mini library refurbishment. So in the next few months you will see our 'Dickensian' counter with its glass panels replaced with a modern one that is actually the right height and faces into the library. We will also have a more enclosed office area to keep our noise and smells (usually jacket potatoes!) away from the rest of the library. [We think we may be the only library staff who have been told to Shhh! by our readers]. We will try to keep any disruption to services to a minimum and will hopefully avoid having to close. 

Things hot and red...

Public Health England has published statistics which indicate that 2015 to 2016 may be a third season of high numbers of scarlet fever infections.  Following the increase in scarlet fever cases over the last 2 years, so far this season 2155 scarlet fever reports have been made across England since the second week of September.  Around 250 cases of scarlet fever are currently being notified each week across England, remaining similar to last year but higher than previous years. 

Things statistical for audit & improvement...

This guide refreshes its 2009 predecessor and sets out the basics of statistical data analysis and presentation for those involved in local clinical audit and improvement projects. It uses illustrative case examples to:
•     Explain how to use descriptive statistical methods to analyse & present quality improvement data
•     Provide general principles on how to choose the most appropriate statistical methods
•     Demonstrate how to present local statistical data clearly and concisely
The guide is broken down into sections, detailing the types of data that exist, various methods of statistical analysis, ways to present local data clearly, and guidance on sampling techniques. It aims to help those who are new to or unfamiliar with statistical data analysis and presentation, whether patients, patient representatives, staff or Board members.

Things at the end...

This revised and updated version of the Transforming end of life care in acute hospitals: The route to success 'how to' guide, published December 2015, marks another significant milestone to improve the quality and experience of care at end of life for patients and their families.  Commissioned by NHS England, the publication offers practical advice and support for frontline clinicians and leaders for the work required to transform end of life care in acute hospitals.Over 80 acute hospitals across NHS England are already voluntarily working with the Sustainable Improvement Team, NHS England, using the tools, models and approaches set out in this publication to deliver improvements in services locally.

Things finished ...

The e-book trial has now finished and with a late flurry from the orthopaedic team seems to have been tested by quite a few people, including a request for a book which came through to me to authorise on Christmas Day (I did it on Boxing Day!).We have a meeting next week with the suppliers to see what the future holds so please if you tried the system out let us know what you thought email me please

Things involving muffins...

Yes ... journal club is back Weds 13th January 2016 17.30 - 18.30pm

Venue:  Education & Skills Centre, F Floor Stephenson Wing
Paper:  Validation of a Prediction Tool for Abusive Head Trauma - Pediatrics Vol 136, (2), Aug 2015
SCH staff can email the library for a copy of the paper or download using your Athens account
Muffins:  stollen bites and banana muffins
Journal Club is open to all health professionals and is a fun, informal way of learning to criticize papers and gather evidence to change practice. At each meeting a speaker presents a critical appraisal of a research paper, using a recognised appraisal tool such as CASP or the GATE frame. Group members then have an informal discussion to determine whether or not current practice should be altered in light of the presenter's findings.If you do not get a chance to read the paper do not worry just come along. Presenters wanted for the new season contact Sarah Massey

Thing to book now...
 An Introduction to Critical Appraisal course is run by Sarah and the next one is on Friday 19th February 9.30 am – 13.00pm  a few places still available. This course is designed to give you the skills to critically evaluate research papers and interpret their findings for any staff involved in evidence based medicine. Prior knowledge or experience of critical appraisal is NOT required. Please book via coursebookings@sch.nhs.uk

(c) http://www.rusinurbis.com/2010/02/waste-not-want-not.html

And finally...
If you have a part jar of mincemeat left-over like me then you might like to try this Belgian Cake - an original recipe from Cranks.  What diet??

Things in the library 18 Dec

Things to come to
Coffee morning Monday 21 December in the library...10:30 - 12:00 ...cakes...drop in session to get help with anything information or library related...cake...and turn your paper copy of the BNF 2015-16 into a paper Christmas tree or angel..if you haven't already thrown it away. It has so many inaccuracies that you should be using the online version.

Things going soon...e-books last chance
Some specialities are using our e-books well and giving us positive feedback. From others we have only tumbleweed....so before the end of the trial (31st Dec) please try the system out and tell us what you think. You will need to sign in with your NHS Open Athens account.

Things to follow us around
If you have a Google account and use Google + then we have moved our profile which can now be found here...do leave us a comment or follow us if you use Google+. This is another way you can find out what we are doing..we are also on Twitter Facebook Delicious Linkedin...we don't expect to use all of these as often the information will we duplicated between them so just use what suits you best...or you can even call in to see us!


Things about non-specialist children's care
This guidance, produced by the Children’s Surgical Forum (CSF) – which is comprised of surgeons, anaesthetists, other medical specialists and lay representatives – combines a large number of standards and guidelines provided by key stakeholders involved in surgical care of children and young people (CAYP) and is intended to improve emergency surgical care for children and young people in all parts of the UK.
Topics covered include: pre-hospital care, networks, locally delivered care, collaboration between paediatric and surgical services, transfers, education and training, and patients and their families.
The publication will be of most interest to clinicians and service managers in hospitals that admit children and young people (both specialist and non specialist), and network leads and commissioners with particular responsibility for the care of CAYP.

Things about opening hours
If you stand outside the library on Tuesday & Wednesday 22nd & 23rd December you are likely to see clouds of dust from under the door, hear creaking trolleys (and library staff) and the occasional avalanche of books...yes we are closed for the annual stocktaking ritual - also known as pre-Christmas library workout. Entertaining as this spectacle might be sadly we are closed to visitors on those days.
Our  hours from Monday are below.
 Mon 21 Dec                     08:45 - 17:00
Tue 22 & Wed 23 Dec     Closed for  Stocktaking
Thurs 24 Dec- Fri 1 Jan  Closed
Mon 4 Jan                        08:45 - 19:00

Some library services are available during the Christmas period at Royal Hallamshire Hospital

RHH                    Opening Hours                 Staffed Service Hours
24 Dec               09:00 - 17:00                 10:00 - 17:00
25 Dec – 28 Dec                      CLOSED
29 Dec – 31 Dec    09:00 - 17:00                   Self-service only
1 - 3 Jan                                      CLOSED

We wish all our library users a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Things not forgotten..food 

One of the favourite Christmas meals in our house is always Bubble & Squeak...I have never actually used a recipe but if you want guidance here is one...but basically chuck in all your left over veg and spuds...mine never looks as tidy as this one!

Things in the Library 11 Dec

Things about service evaluation

The NHS 111 project aims to evaluate urgent and emergency care services to provide system wide learning for commissioners and providers to deliver better care for children and young people.
The RCPCH, Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, The Health Foundation and Picker Institute Europe jointly produced the report 'The use of primary and secondary care services by children and young people following contact with NHS 111 - investigating the experience and patient flow of four common conditions.' View the recommendations and conclusions of the report. Also they jointly produced the report ‘A service evaluation of the pathways of care for children <5 years through the NHS following contact with NHS 111: a pilot evaluation with a focus on children with fever.'


Things to keep you informed
We already have our e-prompt service where you can sign up to get emails on recent publications in your chosen specialities see here for details. Recently we have been automatically adding some of these to our Twitter feed. If you follow us on Twitter please let us know if you are finding this useful or too much information.

Things to come to..cakes and coffee

Make a note in your diaries to come to our Christmas coffee and cakes morning from 10:30 to 12:00 on Monday 21st December, F Floor Stephenson Wing. A drop in session when the library staff will be available to help you with  information, sorting email, reference management, Athens accounts, accessing journal articles and how to turn your old copies of the BNF into Christmas trees and angels.

Things to read
You can also take the opportunity to borrow some leisure reading for the Christmas break - we have just added some new fiction items  this list also shows items due to be available soon - if you login to your library account you can reserve one of these items if you wish - or email us if you haven't set a PIN on your library account. One of our new books is Alan Bennett's 'Lady in the Van' - the film is well worth seeing if you can still catch it at the cinema.

Things about the Blitz - 75 years ago
Did you know that on the nights of Thursday Dec 12th and 15th 1940 Sheffield suffered devastating air raid attacks which became known as Sheffield Blitz. Sheffield was always likely to be a target because of the steel factories making munitions and parts for Spitfires. It lasted a terrifying 9 hours and over 300 aircraft were involved. If you have ever wondered why there are so few old buildings in Sheffield City Centre this is the reason as the areas that suffered most devastation were the city centre (The Moor along with Sharrow, Nether Edge, Heeley, Pitsmoor, Broomhill, Millhouses, Meersbrook, and Woodseats. There were around 600 dead, 500 seriously injured, and 3,000 houses and shops damaged beyond repair. Altogether, around 82,000 properties were damaged. At the City General Hospital the top brass had tin hats but nurses frequently had to make do with enamel bowls tied on their heads with straps made of bandages. Because of the naval blockade, there was already a shortage of some dressings and packing for wounds. They reverted to collecting sphagnum moss from the moors above Sheffield which they sterilised and then used in some operations.
Tomorrow (Saturday)  at 7.15pm, Second World War air raid sirens will ring out across Sheffield to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Blitz. Before this two original 1940s searchlights will be beamed into the sky from The Moor – an area of the city centre that was virtually flattened in the attacks. Members of the public are being encouraged to ‘black out’ their homes at the same time for two minutes, to mark the moment the bombs started to fall on the city. The event will hail the start of a two-and-a-half year Heritage Lottery Fund supported project to commemorate, research and examine the legacy of the Sheffield Blitz

Things presented beautifully 

Information presented to make sense is always important and the examples shown here are truly amazing.


If you want to learn more about Infographics and try something out for yourself then this blog entry might be useful - it gives you background information and some examples to try.


Things to bring...Food for thought
This Christmas, the Sheffield Children's Chaplaincy team are supporting a community initiative to collect donations for local independent foodbanks and they are looking for donations from members of staff! There will be a special drop off point under the Christmas tree in the Chapel, D Floor, Blue Wing, which is open 24/7 from 1 to 18 December.Colleagues at the Becton Centre, Centenary House, Flockton House and Ryegate can also gather contributions which will be collected by 18 December.Things they need:
Tins of; soup, beans, tomato, veg, curry, stews, puddings, custard.
Dried pasta, rice, coffee, tea, cuppa soups, hot chocolate, breakfast cereals.
Jars of sauces; pasta, curry, stir fry.
Tampons and towels, festive food with long best before dates, gifts and treats.

Things in the library 4 Dec

Things to prescribe for children with Diabetes
NICE Bites summarizes the prescribing recommendations from NG18:2015 This guideline discusses the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and young people.  See the NICE Bite here

Where to discuss things about Diabetes 
The next Journal Club meeting is Thursday 10 Dec 8.00 - 9.00 am where the paper being discussed is
"The experience of living with Type 1 Diabetes and attending clinic from the perception of children,adolescents and carers: Analysis of qualitative data from the DEPICTED study"
Journal of Pediatric Nursing (2015) 30, 54–62  Contact the library for a copy of the paper

Things to note
Our next InfoBites session is on using Evernote...to remember everything! Tuesday 8th December at 13:00 - 13:20 in Illingworth Library. As always bring your lunch or enjoy our cakey bites - you can buy a hot drink whilst you are here too if you wish.

Advent things for charity
Every year the company that provides our Library Management System develop a Advent Calendar for Charity to brighten up your December! Every day there is a book review, festive photograph and culture feature plus a chance to enter a prize draw. Each registered visit raises funds for charity of your choice from the list. This year they are raising funds for the following causes:

Fresh Start (practical help for refugees)
Teach a Mother to Read (education for women in war-torn African countries)
Let No Child Go Hungry (supporting UK food banks).

Feel free to sign up and join in and see if you can spot the winning photos already featured by 2 members of the Illingworth Library staff !

FREE things - E-books trial

We have a trial of over 44,000 e-books now available to Sheffield Children's users via your NHS
Open Athens login. These will be available until the end of December.

To register for an OpenAthens account, see our webpage

Please try them out here http://sheffieldnhs.eblib.com and let us know what you think. If nobody uses them or gives us any feedback then we will assume no-one is interested in us buying them. This is a free trial (neither you nor the library will be charged)​

Spiced things
A recipe from the current Simply Nigella series, described as cheering chai muffins - light, luscious and dairy-free. Try them out at Journal Club this week

Things in the library 27 November

Things about attachment
New NICE guideline covers the identification, assessment and treatment of attachment difficulties in children and young people up to age 18 who are adopted from care, in special guardianship, looked after by local authorities in foster homes (including kinship foster care), residential units and other accommodation, or on the edge of care. It aims to address the many emotional and psychological needs of children and young people in these situations, including those resulting from maltreatment.

Things about Lower Respiratory Tract Illnesses and wheezing 
An article ( Early Administration of Azithromycin and Prevention of Severe Lower Respiratory Tract Illnesses in Preschool Children With a History of Such Illnesses
A Randomized Clinical Trial) and an editorial (Individual Benefit vs Societal Effect of Antibiotic Prescribing for Preschool Children With Recurrent Wheeze) were published in JAMA  recently. JAMA. 2015;314(19). If you have a MUSE login from University of Sheffield you can access the full text, however if you have an NHS Athens account you will have to wait for the one month embargo to expire (or ask us to obtain them for you from another library). If you don't have a University MUSE login and want to know if you are eligible then check out this information.

http://w3.unisa.edu.au/cahe/news/newarchive.asp

Things about Critical Appraisal 
The 'Introduction to Critical Appraisal' course is next running on 7th December 2015   13:00 to 16:30 in Clinical Skills, F Floor, Stephenson Wing. It is designed to give you the skills to critically evaluate research papers and interpret their findings. It is aimed at any SCH staff and by the end of the course you will:

• Understand the principles of critical appraisal and why you should undertake it
•  Be able to appraise published research and judge its reliability
•  Be able to assess the relevance of published research to your own work

Further information is available from Sarah Massey, Knowledge and Library Services Manager.  Please  email: sarah.massey@sch.nhs.uk.  Places must be booked by emailing: coursebookings@sch.nhs.uk

Things not to forget 
Our next InfoBites session is on using Evernote...to remember everything! Tuesday 8th December at 13:00 - 13:20 in Illingworth Library. As always bring your lunch or enjoy our cakey bites - you can buy a hot drink whilst you are here too if you wish.

Things that look a bit different


The observant amongst you will have noticed our new library logo which you will see replacing our old purple square and wordcloud images on various social media, publications and posters. We hope it conveys to you that the library is about coming to where you need us both physically - such as by our clinical support for departments/sites and also remotely via a variety of social media, electronic resources, email etc. We try to provide the services you need where and when you need them - just ask us.



Things to bake

And to end what better than a muffin recipe these Fruitburst ones look tempting...and they have fruit in so must be good for you..???