August 2023
The Intensive Care Society has released an updated version of CRITCON levels which will go live on the Directory of Service systems by 14 August 2023. >>>>
August 2023
CC3N has now published Best Practice Guidelines to assist in the introduction of Registered Nursing Associates in Adult Critical Care Units 2023 >>>>
July 2023
ICU Steps have recently prepared information explaining what may happen at the end of someone’s life in an intensive care unit. It explains about the care and support given, including what people may experience in the last hours or days of their life. This information is for a family member, partner or a friend who is very ill in intensive care and if it is possible that the person may not live. Follow link to access the information >>>>
July 2023
South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Critical Care Network Summer Newsletter is here.......

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May 2023
The Regional Yorkshire and Lincolnshire BACCN are holding a study day on Wednesday July 19th 2023 "Back to Basics". The venue is OEC Sheffield. For further information on the programme for the day, registration and cost, please click on this link >>>>>
May 2023
CCNERF have published revised standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Education
May 2023
New dates released for Critical Care Transfer Training >>>>
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January 2023
The next SYB Critical Care Transfer Course is being held on Wednesday 29th March 2023 at the Medical Education Centre, Sheffield Northern General Hospital. For more information or to book a place click here >>>>
January 2023
Due to lack of clarity where to enter the RNA workforce on DOS CC3N have produced guidance: Guidance for Registered Nurse Associates reporting on the Directory of Services (DOS)
January 2023
The Intensive Care Society position statement on Intensive Care staffing standards and the NHS workforce crisis >>>>
December 2022

Launch of the Critical Care Outreach Practitioner Framework
We are delighted to announce the publication of the Critical Care Outreach Practitioner (CCOP) Framework. This eagerly awaited competency-based document will facilitate the structured development and career progression of post registration Health Care Professionals (HCPs) working in critical care outreach or equivalent service, and introduce a system of credentialing recognised by CCOPs, hospital managers, clinical and educational commissioners, HEIs, national regulators and the public.
Follow the link for more information >>>>>
We are delighted to announce the publication of the Critical Care Outreach Practitioner (CCOP) Framework. This eagerly awaited competency-based document will facilitate the structured development and career progression of post registration Health Care Professionals (HCPs) working in critical care outreach or equivalent service, and introduce a system of credentialing recognised by CCOPs, hospital managers, clinical and educational commissioners, HEIs, national regulators and the public.
Follow the link for more information >>>>>
December 2022
The Intensive Care Society is running a Maternal Critical Care study day on 23rd March in London. We are forwarding this to colleagues who may be interested. There is a f2f and virtual option. The link for further info is https://ics.ac.uk/learning/events/maternal-critical-care.html
December 2022
December Critical Care Transfer News Letter - please download
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December 2022
NECTAR Adult Critical Care Transfer Service has been commissioned to provide a service in Yorkshire & Humber for Winter. The service is operational from December 1st and will provide non time critical transfers between the hours of 10.00 - 22.00 7 days a week. To contact NECTAR phone:01912826699
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July 2022
NHSE Adult Critical Care Surge Plan Guidance
This updated edition of the adult critical care surge plan guidance follows publication of the national adult critical care transfer service specification and other associated guidance documents. It builds on developments in practice since 2013 and learning from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS commissioning » Adult critical care surge plan guidance (england.nhs.uk)
This updated edition of the adult critical care surge plan guidance follows publication of the national adult critical care transfer service specification and other associated guidance documents. It builds on developments in practice since 2013 and learning from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS commissioning » Adult critical care surge plan guidance (england.nhs.uk)
June 2022
The Intensive Care Society, Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) and UK Critical Care Nursing Alliance (UKCCNA) along with partner organisations continue to recommend adherence to minimum critical care staffing levels as laid out in the Guidelines for the Provision of Intensive Care Services (GPICS).
June 2022
CC3N (Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads) have revised the guidance for the use of Agency & Bank Staff in the Critical Care setting. Follow arrows to access >>>>
March 2022
The South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw & West Yorkshire Critical Care Operational Delivery Networks are planning to deliver two Leadership courses aimed at Band 5/6 RNs working in NHS Adult Critical Care Units across our region. for more information please see attached flyer.

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February 2022
Information has been made available by HEE to support the Critical Care Blended Learning Framework. This provides answers to some FAQs and also lists the course providers.
December 2021
Please click on link to find the December South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Critical Care ODN Newsletter
State of the Art 2022 will be an in person congress taking place at ICC Belfast from 28 June - 1 July 2022.
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November 2021
The British Thoracic Society and the Intensive Care Society have written guidance in response to the unfortunate death of a patient where the CPAP mask had disconnected from the tubing, outside the critical care environment.
Respiratory care in patients with Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure association with COVID-19
Respiratory care in patients with Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure association with COVID-19
October 2021
For any units where the role of Nursing Associates has been or is going to be introduced CC3N have now published a competency package for National Competency Framework For Registered Nursing Associates in Adult Critical Care
September 2021
In light of the sustained pressure critical care nurses (and other staff) and acknowledging the significant negative impact this is having on nurses’ physical and mental health and well-being, the UKCCNA have provided a revised position statement to support nurse staffing in Adult Critical Care. To view or download >>>>
August 2021
The Intensive Care Society & Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine have recently released the GPICS V2 Audit tool. The toolkit has been developed to allow units to benchmark themselves against the latest version of the Guidelines for Provision of Intensive Care Services (GPICS) Version 2, standards, and recommendations. For more information >>>>
Intensive Care Society: Guidance on the transfer of the critically ill patient to the outdoors
The ICS has published its first guidance on the transfer of critically ill patients to the outdoors with the aim of improving their quality of life and long-term outcomes.
The ICS has published its first guidance on the transfer of critically ill patients to the outdoors with the aim of improving their quality of life and long-term outcomes.
July 2021
A joint statement has been issued has been by the Paediatric Critical Care Society and the Intensive Care Societyrelating to managing children during RSV surge in adult critical care units >>>
June 2021
The The British Thoracic Society (BTS) and Intensive Care Society (ICS) have worked together to produce this document which provides guidance on the standards of care and infrastructure for Respiratory Support Units.
Respiratory Support Units: Guidance on development and implementation
Respiratory Support Units: Guidance on development and implementation
March 2021
Intensive Care Society: Levels of Adult Critical Care Second Edition Consensus Statement
A consensus statement by the critical care professional organisations setting out to re-define ‘Levels of Adult Critical Care’ to reflect the modern delivery of critical care and the changing demands upon it. Levels of Adult Critical Care Second Edition, describing the care a patient requires, not where they are receiving it, nor does it measure the actual care being delivered.
A consensus statement by the critical care professional organisations setting out to re-define ‘Levels of Adult Critical Care’ to reflect the modern delivery of critical care and the changing demands upon it. Levels of Adult Critical Care Second Edition, describing the care a patient requires, not where they are receiving it, nor does it measure the actual care being delivered.
March 2021
The Intensive Care Society’s guidance for the Use of Physical Restraints in UK Adult Intensive Care Areas seeks to advise intensive care professionals in the use of physical restraints, and to safeguard patients, staff and visitors from acts that may cause harm.
February 2021
Intensive Care Society Recovery and Restitution of Critical Care Services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Intensive Care Society Recovery and Restitution of Critical Care Services during the COVID-19 pandemic
December 2020
We are delighted to announce Dr Nick Barron has been appointed as Deputy Medical Lead for the SYB Critical Care Network. Nick is a Consultant Intensivist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and brings a wealth of experience to this role.
We are delighted to announce Dr Nick Barron has been appointed as Deputy Medical Lead for the SYB Critical Care Network. Nick is a Consultant Intensivist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and brings a wealth of experience to this role.
December 2020
ICU staff join voices to release "Every Breath You Take" to raise funds to support NHS staff recovery from the pressures experienced during the pandemic.
To download go to ICU Liberty Singers - Every Breath You Take (We Watch over You) (orcd.co)
ICU staff join voices to release "Every Breath You Take" to raise funds to support NHS staff recovery from the pressures experienced during the pandemic.
To download go to ICU Liberty Singers - Every Breath You Take (We Watch over You) (orcd.co)
November 2020
This document aims to provide guidance to adult critical care professionals on the administration of vasopressor agents via a peripheral venous cannula (PVC) to adult critical care patients and to set out safe principles and standard concentrations in order to inform local policy.
ICS Guidance :The use of Vasopressor Agents by Peripheral Intravenous Infusion in Adult Critical Care Patients
This document aims to provide guidance to adult critical care professionals on the administration of vasopressor agents via a peripheral venous cannula (PVC) to adult critical care patients and to set out safe principles and standard concentrations in order to inform local policy.
ICS Guidance :The use of Vasopressor Agents by Peripheral Intravenous Infusion in Adult Critical Care Patients
November 2020
The UKCCNA have prepared a position statement on critical care nurse staffing in relation to Wave 2 C-19 Pandemic.
UKCCNA Position Statement: Emergency Nurse Staffing for COVID-19: Wave 2 (Nov 2020)
The UKCCNA have prepared a position statement on critical care nurse staffing in relation to Wave 2 C-19 Pandemic.
UKCCNA Position Statement: Emergency Nurse Staffing for COVID-19: Wave 2 (Nov 2020)
November 2020
NE&Y Covid-19 Workforce Cell Support and Resource Brochure for All Staff
NE&Y Covid-19 Workforce Cell Support and Resource Brochure for All Staff

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