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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.

Possible Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Management in Adults and Children (279)

01/08/2024 The QEUH Microbiology Containment Level 3 (CL3) facility is currently not operational due to mechanical failure of components within the suite. All specimens with a high infectious risk are temporarily being sent to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Microbiology CL3 facility for processing.

Until further notice any potential Microbiology VHF specimens MUST be sent to GRI Microbiology (Level 4, New Lister Building), following the sample packaging and transport requirements as stated in this document. There are no other changes in respect to possible VHF cases and the current notification and communication protocols remain the same.

VHF is a rare cause of illness in persons returning from some tropical countries. VHF is caused by infection with one of the following viruses – Lassa, Ebola, Marburg and Crimean‐Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).Malaria is the most common diagnosis in patients suspected of having VHF and urgent treatment may be necessary.

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Last reviewed: 01/02/2024

Next review date: 31/01/2026

Author(s): Celia Jackson.

Version: 9

Author email(s): celia.jackson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: Acute Services Division Clinical Governance Forum

Reviewer name(s): Celia Jackson.

Document Id: 279