We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
Campylobacter spp.
Viruses incl Norovirus
E.Coli 0157 - Refer to Public Health Management of Infection with Verotoxigenic E.coli. (VTEC)
Shigella spp.
Salmonella spp. (not S.typhi or S.paratyphi)
Giardia spp.
Usually no antibiotic treatment is required
Send faecal samples and blood culture if pyrexial
Contact microbiology or paediatric ID for advice if severe illness. Severity markers include: presence of blood/mucous in stool, abdominal pain, tenesmus or risk factors for hypochlorhydria
Metronidazole PO for 7 days
Send faecal samples for culture and microscopy for ova, cysts and parasites. Risk of recurrence high therefore follow-up stool sample advised.
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley