Update your RDS mobile app to v4.7.2 to download toolkits even when website is down.

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. You will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon in 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 update to the latest release - RDS app version 4.7.1 - to see this improvement.

Updating to this latest version of the RDS app is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new resilience 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.

Infectious diseases contact information

GGC - Clinical Guidelines

Infectious diseases oncall

Referrals to ID

All inpatient referrals to ID should be made through selecting the 'Other' tab in Trakcare, and choosing Infectious Diseases Inpatient Referral.

Between 0900-1700, URGENT REFERRALS (e.g. acutely deteriorating patients, febrile returning travellers, direct admissions to ID, needlestick post-exposure prophylaxis, Rabies exposure requiring assessment) must be made by phone to dect 82845 AND referred on Trakcare.

All routine questions will be answered on Clinical Portal within 24h Monday-Friday

Outwith 0900-1700 Mon-Fri, contact the ID consultant on call via switchboard.

Infectious diseases ward round review

Consult ward round

The ID service provides an in-reach consult service available in QEUH, RAH, GRI and GGH. Patients can be referred for review via TrakCare as above. We are unable to routinely offer inpatient review for patients at other hospital sites.