Coroner criticises failures to check patient record before tragedy, the latest at the trust
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The highest scorers in the NHS Staff Survey, based on flexible working, morale and more
Coroner criticises failures to check patient record before tragedy, the latest at the trust
How nurses can use PEWS to spot deterioration in babies, children and young people
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Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
He also failed to take observations and record that he had altered the scores
Around 55,000 staff wear the uniform but this is less than 10% of the intended workforce
Regulator invites feedback on proposals, but the RCN has concerns about student preparedness
Community nurses have reduced healing times and saved money in remote monitoring trial
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The highest scorers in the NHS Staff Survey, based on flexible working, morale and more
Eligible staff will soon be able to claim back more money – find out what it means for you
Nurses speak out over fears career progression only worsens student loan burden
Rising band 7 and 8 numbers mean senior nurses may now make up 25% of NHS nurse workforce
Q&A on who is included, why rethink of nurses’ bandings is needed and when reviews start
Nurses share experiences of unsolicited comments and judgment about their appearance
Clinical update
Updated NICE guidance focuses on diagnosis, red flag symptoms and when to seek emergency care
Guidance focuses on individualised care for pressure ulcers, lower limbs and surgical wounds
Resuscitation UK advice affirms role of advance care planning
New guidelines focus on physical, psychological and pharmacological interventions
Revised guidance details roles and competencies required of healthcare staff
Updated guidance covers children with a tracheostomy or respiratory difficulties
Policy briefing
Advice on how school nursing services in England can operate during imposed restrictions
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
Concerns about standards of care with long-term ventilation reviewed by NCEPOD
Public Health England focuses on promoting critical importance of mental health
How will the new safeguarding partners differ from local safeguarding children’s boards?
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents calls for preventive action across the ages
Journal scan
Childhood measles can affect post-bronchodilator airflow obstruction in later life
Study shows that children respond to videos on smartphone screens but do not benefit educationally
Study finds women parenting children with cancer have lower incomes than those with children who do not
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh who tested the Heligmosomoides polygyrus Alarmin Release Inhibitor (HpARI) on mice hope findings will lead to using the protein as the...
Findings follows 36 studies of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials of children and adults who have a rare form of epilepsy
