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Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

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.

GGC Site Activity Escalation and potential divert process for Maternity (407)

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The purpose of the guide is to support the maternity unit coordinator during times of increased operational pressures, ensuring safe staffing levels and safe effective care are maintained.

Factors requiring escalation:

  1. The acuity of women/workload exceeds available staffing levels/skill mix levels.
  2. The flow of women remains impeded by bed occupancy when all usual actions for managing flow have been exhausted.
  3. Temporary suspension of maternity admissions is advocated due to activity, bed capacity, or reduced staffing levels.
  4. Fire and other major incidents.
  5. Professional concerns

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 27/02/2024

Next review date: 08/02/2029

Author(s): Tracy Orr.

Version: 3

Approved By: Maternity Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 407