1. Podiatry
Service
Crisis At
Christmas
2010 1

2. CC Podiatry Service
Service Organiser: Helen Moakes

3. CC2010 Podiatry Team Podiatrists Student podiatrists
General volunteers

4. What we do Lots of nail care! Callus removal
Treatment of macerated skin
Biomechanics, insoles
Some wound care and ulcer treatment

5. What we don’t do Anything you wouldn't do in normal practice!
Nail surgery
Giving out dressings
Make promises we cannot keep

6. Shift Times & Location Morning Shift: 0800 - 1300
Afternoon Shift:
Podiatry base at the Ops Centre
Briefings
Transport/Parking

7. What happens on each shift?
Briefing
Clinics last 4 hours
Do not disappear!!!
Dress code
Team work
Support and supervision

8. What we do
Reception
Triage and assessment
Paperwork
Stocking up

9. Policies & Procedures Follow them Please do not change anything
Professional Codes of Conduct
Ethics
Record keeping
Health, Safety and Infection Control
Privacy and Dignity

10. Important points to remember
Be flexible & work as a team
Turn up for your shifts on time
Dress in comfortable, warm clothes
Bring additional layers of clothing
Bring your sense of humour!
Please do not give money to our guests

11. Important points to remember
If you are unwell, stay at home
If you have to cancel, in advance

12. When you arrive at the Ops Centre
Present a copy of your shift confirmation
Your name ticked off shift list
Get your services badge
Wait to be collected from the volunteers area 12

13. When you arrive at a CC centre
Your team leader will report to the shift office and ask for the Services Liaison
Go to area designated for your team
Open the clinic 13

14. When you leave a CC centre
Your team leader will inform the Services Liaison and report to the shift office 14

15. What happens next? Log on to Crisis Community
Read the Volunteer Handbook
Get ready for CC! 15

16. Any questions?