Letters and urgent communications 2013

Date published: 23 December 2013

Topics:

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals for 2013.

Documents

HSS(MD) 47/2013 23 December 2013 - Outbreak of Multidrug Resistant K. Pneumoniae in Republic of Ireland
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HSS(MD) 46/2013 23 December 2013 - Confirmed Influenza Isolates in Northern Ireland - NICE Guidance on use of Antivirals now applies
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HSS(MD) 45/2013 2 December 2013 - SMS Messaging Service for Air Pollution Alerts 'Air Aware - contains appendices
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HSS(MD) 44/2013 22 November 2013 - Appeal court decision on referral of stillbirth to coroner - contains appendices
PDF (452 KB)
HSS(MD) 43/2013 18 November 2013 - Antiepileptic drugs: new advice on switching between different manufacturers products for a particular drug
PDF (284 KB)
HSS(MD) 42/2013 30 October 2013 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Ongoing vigilance to ensure recognition and prevention
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HSS(MD) 41/2013 11 October 2013 - Potentially Fatal New Substance Discovered in Northern Ireland
PDF (222 KB)
HSS(MD) 40/2013 9 October 2013 - Concussion and Second Impact Syndrome
PDF (193 KB)
HSS(MD) 39/2013 7 October 2013 - Regional Fluid Prescription and Balance Charts - Request for Assurance
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HSS(MD) 38/2013 30 August 2013 - Management of Seasonal Flu 2013/14 - contains appendices
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HSS(MD) 37/2013 23 August 2013 - Update on incidents potentially linked to substance misuse
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HSS(MD) 36/2013 23 August 2013 - Deaths linked to consumption of 2, 4- Dinitrphenol (DNP)
PDF (175 KB)
HSS(MD) 35/2013 12 August 2013 - Protecting children and young people
PDF (202 KB)
HSS(MD) 34/2013 8 August 2013 - Introduction of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) School Age (2-18 years) Growth Charts
PDF (223 KB)
HSS(MD) 33/2013 7 August 2013 - Action Required - RCOG's revised information leaflet for women on Group B Streptococcus to be cascaded to all relevant staff
PDF (76 KB)
HSS(MD) 32/2013 2 August 2013 - The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2013/14 - contains appendices
PDF (756 KB)
HSS(MD) 31/2013 2 August 2013 - Oral Ketoconazole: do not prescribe or use for fungal infections - risk of liver injury outweighs benefits
PDF (213 KB)
HSS(MD) 29/2013 22 July 2013 - Updated guidance on the management and treatment of Clostridium Difficile Infection
PDF (236 KB)
HSS(MD) 28/2013 22 July 2013 - Infectious Diseases - Tuberculosis - Policy letter
PDF (343 KB)
HSS(MD) 27/2013 16 July 2013 - Introduction of Shingles Vaccine for people aged 70 years (routine cohort) and 79 years (catch-up cohort)
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HSS(MD) 26/2013 9 July 2013 - Codeine for Analgesia: Restricted use in children and adolescents because of reports of Morphine Toxicity - contains appendices
PDF (366 KB)
HSS(MD) 25/2013 5 July 2013 - DICLOFENAC: New contradictions and warnings after a Europe-wide review of cardiovascular safety - contains appendices
PDF (498 KB)
HSS(MD) 24/2013 4 July 2013 - Medical Transfers - Possible infection risks when accepting patients from overseas
PDF (241 KB)
HSS(MD) 23/2013 1 July 2013 - Hydroxethyl Starch Intravenous Infusion; Suspension of use advice from the UK Commission on Human Medicines - contains appendices
PDF (415 KB)
HSS(MD) 22/2013 28 June 2013 - Emergency Planning: Interim arrangements for downloading Patient Group Directions for administration of medicines by authorised Healthcare Personnel to patients exposed to suspected Biological/Radiological agents
PDF (422 KB)
HSS(MD) 21/2013 28 June 2013 - Incidents potentially linked to Substance Misuse
PDF (211 KB)
HSS(MD) 20/2013 19 June 2013 - Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) Staphylococcus Aureus Cases
PDF (264 KB)
HSS(MD) 19/2013 11 June 2013 - Important changes to the Seasonal Flu Vaccination Programme 2013/14
PDF (271 KB)
HSS(MD) 18/2013 10 June 2013 - Prevention of Early Onset Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Disease
PDF (300 KB)
HSS(MD) 17/2013 3 June 2013 - End of 2012/13 Flu Season and related issues
PDF (174 KB)
HSS(MD) 16/2013 22 May 2013 - Update on Novel Coronavirus Infection and Influenza A (H7N9) Virus
PDF (312 KB)
HSS(MD) 15/2013 23 May 2013 - Liothyronine (Tertroxin) 20 Microgram Tablets - continuity of supply
PDF (206 KB)
HSS(MD) 14/2013 14 May 2013 - Guidance on health clearance for Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV for new healthcare workers with direct clinical contact with patients - locum and recruitment agencies and service commissioners
PDF (201 KB)
HSS(MD) 13/2013 10 May 2013 - The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013
PDF (325 KB)
HSS(MD) 12/2013 30 April 2013 - Changes to the schedule for Meningococcal Serogroup C Conjucate Vaccination
PDF (279 KB)
HSS(MD) 11/2013 30 April 2013 - Introduction of Rotavirus vaccine for babies aged 2 and 3 months from 1 July 2013 into the Routine Childhood Vaccination Programme
PDF (383 KB)
HSS(MD) 10/2013 17 April 2013 - Extension to the temporary programme of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccination of pregnant women
PDF (203 KB)
HSS(MD) 9/2013 16 April 2013 - Addicts Index
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HSS(MD) 8/2013 15 March 2013 - Memorandum of Understanding: investigating patient or client safety incidents
PDF (438 KB)
HSS(MD) 7/2013 13 March 2013 - Mandatory reporting of confirmed cases of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infection in babies
PDF (272 KB)
HSS(MD) 6/2013 6 March 2013 - Severe Reactions to 2CI, 2CE and the 2C family of drugs
PDF (228 KB)
HSS(MD) 5a/2013 3 April 2013 - Clarification of Action Required - Regional Infection Prevention and Control Audit Tools for Augmented Care Settings in Northern Ireland - Final Version
PDF (248 KB)
HSS(MD) 5/2013 27 February 2013 - Regional Infection Prevention and Control Audit Tools for Augmented Care Settings in Northern Ireland - Final Version - contains appendices
PDF (7.6 MB)
HSS(MD) 4/2013 12 February 2013 - Supplies of beef products to NHS providers
PDF (200 KB)
HSS(MD) 3/2013 25 January 2013 - Preparation of Infant Formula
PDF (96 KB)
HSS(MD) 2/2013 24 January 2013 - Northern Ireland HSC Influenza Pandemic preparedness and response guidance
PDF (190 KB)
HSS(MD) 1/2013 8 January 2013 - Memorandum on Leprosy - Revised - contains appendices
PDF (2.1 MB)

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