Podiatry
Service
Crisis At
Christmas
2010
CC Podiatry Service
• Service Organiser: Helen Moakes
CC2010 Podiatry Team
• Podiatrists
• Student podiatrists
• General volunteers
What we do
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Lots of nail care!
Callus removal
Treatment of macerated skin
Biomechanics, insoles
Some wound care and ulcer treatment
What we don’t do
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Anything you wouldn't do in normal practice!
Nail surgery
Giving out dressings
Make promises we cannot keep
Shift Times & Location
• Morning Shift:
0800 - 1300
• Afternoon Shift: 1400 - 1900
• Podiatry base at the Ops Centre
• Briefings
• Transport/Parking
What happens on each shift?
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Briefing
Clinics last 4 hours
Do not disappear!!!
Dress code
Team work
Support and supervision
What we do
• Reception
• Triage and assessment
• Paperwork
• Stocking up
Policies & Procedures
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Follow them
Please do not change anything
Professional Codes of Conduct
Ethics
Record keeping
Health, Safety and Infection Control
Privacy and Dignity
Important points to remember
• Be flexible & work as a team
• Turn up for your shifts on time
• Dress in comfortable, warm clothes
• Bring additional layers of clothing
• Bring your sense of humour!
• Please do not give money to our guests
Important points to remember
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If you are unwell, stay at home
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If you have to cancel, email in
advance [email protected]
When you arrive at the Ops Centre
• Present a copy of your shift
confirmation email
• Your name ticked off shift list
• Get your services badge
• Wait to be collected from the
volunteers area
When you arrive at a CC centre
• Your team leader will report to the shift
office and ask for the Services Liaison
• Go to area designated for your team
• Open the clinic
When you leave a CC centre
• Your team leader will inform the
Services Liaison and report to the shift
office
What happens next?
• Log on to Crisis Community
• Read the Volunteer Handbook
• Get ready for CC!
Any questions?