The Comorbidities Manager on BMJ Best Practice allows clinicians and decision makers to better understand the impact of comorbidities on conditions. Check out the video tutorial below! Access BMJ Best Practice with your OpenAthens account here: bestpractice.bmj.com/info/

The library can provide support to teams interested in forming their own journal clubs by supplying articles, providing relevant checklists to aid in appraising publications and assistance in leading discussions. For more information contact: [email protected]

World Aids Day took place this week; a condition present among 40.8 million people globally. For any books and articles on the subject, or to receive alerts on the latest developments and research on this condition. Contact the Knowledge and Library Services.

The Knowledge & Library Hub is the first point of call when searching for evidence, research and references. Build your bibliography and log in with OpenAthens for full access 📚🏥🩺 Access the Knowledge and Library Hub here: 👉 library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub/

In Knowledge Mobilisation, there is for Knowledge Harvesting, which is a structured approach to help understand and record the knowledge and experience of people, often before they leave or move roles. For more information contact [email protected]

The Knowledge Retention Template helps teams capture vital know how with ease. By recording tasks, resources and lessons it ensures nothing is lost when roles change. Clear, practical way to protect expertise and keep work flowing smoothly Access the template:

Anima, the LKS Administrator is the first contact for the library at St Albans Hospital, responsible for supplying documents, conducting evidence searches, delivering training in library skills, managing the Education Centre at St Albans and being a doctor's training coordinator.

The Library has a variety of books and eBooks on topics related to sustainability and the environment. For eBooks on Sustainability follow this link tinyurl.com/2umuvtdm For print books follow this link tinyurl.com/ycxpvhu7

Misinformation often appears in disguise when we're looking for health information. Take a close look at Misinformation UnMASKED an animation from @england.nhs.uk Make sure you are only using trustworthy information. @cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dTL...

To get to know members of the team, today we’re introducing Samuel Stormont, the Trust’s Library and Knowledge Services Manager. Contact Samuel to discuss your department’s information needs, how we can best support your services and to explore collaboration opportunities.

Healthcare decisions aren’t made in isolation & it’s vital we mobilise learning, knowledge & 'know-how’ into practice. Before a project takes place, appreciative enquiries, before action reviews and peer assists can help to share learning. Contact the Library for assistance.

It’s Green Libraries Week & West Herts have adopted the theme very literally. Our seed swap collections introduced last time are still going. Please continue donating any unwanted seeds. We’re inspired full of ideas after attending CILIP’s Green Libraries Conference on Monday.

Meet Mitchell our Library Technician at Watford Hospital Library He’s the first point of contact for library support. His role includes answering enquiries, supplying articles and books, handling overdues and more. Supporting staff with access to knowledge & resources every day.

If you need help with citing references for your project, the Library staff can help to get you started. We can give you support to access some resources with reference management tools. Please contact the Library [email protected]

DynaMed has a list of Drugs from A-Z, as well as a Drug Interaction Checker. The library also provides access to the BNF and the BNF for Children. These include treatment summaries as well as drug interactions. DynaMed www.dynamed.com BNF bnf.nice.org.uk

'Chunk and Check' is a useful tool when communicating health information. It involves the clinician saying the information in small chunks, before asking the patient to repeat what they have said to ensure they have understood correctly. For Information on Health Literacy 👉 tinyurl.com/y9jex2x4

We are very happy to announce the new-look PIF TICK website is now live. The revamped PIF TICK website helps people find trusted health information and avoid dangerous misinformation. See the updated PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk Read the news story here: pifonline.org.uk/news/pif-tic...

The Library has purchased a range of new books covering topics such as Haematology, Gastroenterology, ENT, Patient Safety and Neurodiversity! 📚 Explore the collection here: elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk

The Library has many digital resources to help you to find information, evidence and research when you need it. Follow the link for an overview of what’s available and video tutorials on how to use them.

WHTH Libraries support students with books, e-books, exam prep, literature searches, KnowledgeShare alerts, ClinicalSkills.net, search training & other learning support such as critical appraisal, referencing & reflective writing skills. For more information, contact the library.

All staff can access The Royal Marsden Manual with an Openathens account for procedure guidelines that are based on latest research findings and expert clinical advice for you to deliver effective patient- focused care. rmmonline.co.uk

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2025! The theme for this year is 'Safe care for every newborn and child'. tinyurl.com/3hntvzr8 The library has books on patient safety & access to the Patient Experience Library is available through the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub. [email protected]

The library subscribes to the Wiley Online Library Medicine & Nursing 2025 which provides access to 437 journals! All of these can be accessed through the Knowledge and Library Hub with an OpenAthens account. For more information contact the library: [email protected]

Found some Health information online but not sure if you can trust it? 🧐 Follow the #MisinformationUnmasked strategy to check the reliability of health information. its time for misinformation to be UnMASKED. Find out more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...

The Spotlight on Knowledge for Healthcare bulletin provides news & information for all NHS staff, helping you to make the most of your knowledge & library services for lifelong learning, research, innovation & everyday decision making. Subscribe here tinyurl.com/mfnwakh9

It is easy to earn monthly CPD credits and download a certificate with BMJ Best Practice and Dynamed, it is automatically tracked. You can access a new one every month via the institutional sign-in option with your Open Athens account or by creating a personal account. 🏥 bestpractice.bmj.com/info/

Referencing tip: On Word you can Insert Citation, enter the details of the publication, and then select a Style to arrange them in the order needed. The Knowledge and Library Hub can do this too by bookmarking a publication, selecting Cite and then choosing your referencing style

Healthcare is a knowledge-intensive industry & staff need to access the latest available research to provide evidence-based healthcare. If you tell us a topic you need publications on, we’ll complete an evidence search & send you a list of abstracts relevant to your subject

Critical appraisal of research gives you the confidence that you are basing your decisions on high-quality evidence. Tools like the CASP checklists help by prompting you with suggested questions the strength of the evidence casp-uk.net/casp-tools-c... Contact the library for support

Take a look at the wellbeing books available in the Library on a variety of areas like mental health, mindfulness, stress management, anxiety, depression, burnout, fatigue, menopause. Browse on elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha... The Library is a sanctuary away from your work environment too

The BMJ are hosting a webinar on using BMJ Best Practice to care for adults with asthma. Delivered by expert speakers, the session aims to use practical strategies to address common issues in practice. For more info and to sign up follow this link tinyurl.com/yu9fyb7t

The library has a number of resources to support AHPs. From the Knowledge and Library Hub, books, journals, and many eResources accessible with OpenAthens. The library can also undertake literature searches too. Please contact the library for more information. #NHSKLS #AHPs

The library supports non-clinical staff too! Resources to support staff include; Books on non clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and well being tinyurl.com/mr5ezkhc 📚 Quarterly Management Bulletins 📝 And much more! 📈 Contact the library for more info.

The library at Watford General Hospital is located in Willow House just around the corner from the main entrance. 📚 The library is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Library members can access the library 24/7. Willow House can be found on this map 👇 westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/about/document

WHTH Library supports the medical workforce with resources such as books, e-books, exam materials, literature searches, KnowledgeShare, clinical outreach Librarian support, point-of-care tools, critical appraisal, e-LfH and evidence search training and a conducive library space

The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub gives you access to high quality evidence resources & support from your Library. The Hub has had a significant upgrade with a much less cluttered feel helping you focus on finding the evidence you need quickly & simply. library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub...

Guidelines for a variety of conditions can be found on BMJ Best Practice & DynaMed. Guidelines from the UK, Europe & internationally. Simply access BMJ & DynaMed with your OpenAthens account, click on a condition and head to the Guidelines & Resources section bestpractice.bmj.com/info/

With an Amber Heat-Health alert declared for 6 regions of England - and several others seeing yellow alerts - it's worth watching out for those who might find it difficult to cope with high temperatures. ☀️ 🌡️ Find out the latest here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

The West Herts libraries are part of the East of England Consortium of NHS Libraries, who work together and share journals, books and other publications to maximise the resources available to NHS staff in the region. To find out more contact the library: [email protected]

Staff, students and volunteers based on Trust sites can register with the library. Registering with the library allows you to borrow and browse books across the NHS libraries in the East of England. 🔎📚 Register here👉https://tinyurl.com/y9k79dr5 Search the catalogue here 👉 shorturl.at/S2GMv

The UV index tells you when the ☀️ is most dangerous. When it indicates 3 & above, you need sun protection. Download the SunSmart Global UV app to protect yourself from overexposure to #UVradiation & lower your risk of skin cancer!

The Library at Watford will be unstaffed on Wednesday 2nd July as the team are off to #CILIPConf2025! Please ensure any requests are made before the end of the day on Tuesday 1st July. The libraries will be staffed as usual on Thursday 3rd July. [email protected]

Joyful June - Day 19: Get outside and find the joy in being active actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june #JoyfulJune

The library is a dedicated environment conducive to private study. It’s an area with computer access for educational needs and can be used to listen in to meetings. It serves as a calm sanctuary away from the usual work environment, with a collection of wellbeing and leisure reading books.

This week is #DiabetesWeek 2025. The library has a range of resources on Diabetes such as clinical guidelines through BMJ Best Practice and DynaMed. Articles on Diabetes can be found by searching on the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub here 👉 library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub/ Access these with OpenAthens

Did you know WHTH libraries provide resources to Healthcare Scientists such as Library Knowledge Hub (healthcare databases), Journal Articles, access to top-tier drug tools & evidence-based guidelines via BMJ Best Practice and Dynamed to support research and decision making?

DynaMed is a point of care tool that contains guidelines on a variety of specialities. It contains a list of Drugs from A-Z, as well as clinical decision support trees on a variety of conditions. All accessible with an OpenAthens account here 👉 www.dynamed.com

Learning at Work Week is underway! The Library hosted a stall at Watford yesterday and the team are at Hemel Hempstead Hospital today from 10am-2pm Come along and find out how the library can support you and your professional development! Contact the library at [email protected]

Today is #NursesDay! Thank you for all you do! The library has a variety of resources to support Nurses including; Royal Marsden Manual Print and eBooks on Nursing ClinicalSkills.net Access with OpenAthens through this link: 👉 tinyurl.com/3b9b3cjn

This week is Learning at Work Week! The Library team will have a stall on three sites from 10am-2pm during the week. Come along and find out about our services and resources and how we can support you! You can contact the library at [email protected] or 01923 217437