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This website is intended for healthcare professionals
‘Recognise and respond to challenging behaviour, providing safe holding and restraint.’ .
The first batch of level 1 and 2 learning materials are now available on the elearning for healthcare (elfh) platform for NHS staff to access. Level 1 is called ‘Essentials for patient safety’ and...
Traditionally a solution of ‘heparinised saline’ for the effective flushing of IV cannulas was recommended. However, apart from a few specific areas, its use has been superseded by 0.9% sodium...
According to the WHO (2023), 41 million people die each year from non-communicable diseases, which it highlights is equivalent to 74% of all deaths globally. Non-communicable diseases, such as...
Some organisations responsible for health care are using social media for sharing knowledge that improves nursing practice and skills. For example, the Resuscitation Council UK has made a video on A-E...
The Agenda for Change (AfC) framework is the nationally agreed UK-wide package of pay, terms and conditions for all NHS staff other than very senior managers and medical staff (practice nurses and...
From a financial perspective, the introduction of the Bard Tray has brought a significant benefit by reducing the incidence of CAUTIs. The initial introduction of the tray incurred additional costs of...
As the global population experiences a demographic shift, understanding the complexities of ageing becomes crucial for both individuals and professionals. Geroncology brings together the sciences of...
It is crucial to determine the cause of oedema because this will guide the management plan (Figure 1). Lymphoedema can be classified into primary and secondary forms. Table 1 describes the...
The first author is employed as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in tissue viability and dermatology in an acute hospital setting in Ireland. This article describes a recent RANP-led...