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
Analysis
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
How to predict risk, ensure timely treatment and advise patients on its management
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
Sarcopenia is marked by a loss of muscle mass and often seen in older people
Resuscitation UK advice affirms role of advance care planning
How to recognise and manage the symptoms of AF and advise patients on lifestyle adjustments
Policy briefing
How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
The government’s plan to get the nation fit, protect against COVID-19 and ease strain on the NHS
A service to aid long-term recovery will offer personalised, online-based aftercare
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
Public Health England focuses on promoting critical importance of mental health
Research news
A study to see if the programme for first-time parents is good value for money for the NHS
Parents and healthcare professionals endorse use of selected support materials
School trial of a 15-minute jog shows positive outcomes but concerns over implementation
People with cancer who skip referrals are more likely to die within a year of diagnosis
Nurses play a pivotal role in uptake of the shingles vaccine targeting people over 70
Support from health visitors to new mothers with mental health problems could be improved
Journal scan
Study looked at types of catheter available for intermittent use
Prospective study of scabies outbreaks in ten care homes for older people
Treatment with anticoagulants reduces risk of stroke by two thirds
Bacteria may help limit seizures, study of high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet finds
International study found diagnoses improved through shared use of surveillance systems
Japanese study suggests beneficial effects for prevention of cancer in all sites
