Nurses' exposure to multiple jeopardy is founded on the multifaceted nature of the duty they owe to their patients and the nature of their accountability. Accountability underpins the professionalism,...
‘When for the last time you close your mouth your words and soul will belong to the world of no place no time.’.
The hospital already used BARD vascular access devices (VADs) and I was fortunate enough to be able to access the free support and training package the company offered, so I set about developing a...
Nightingale's definition of nursing was at odds with the Victorian physicians' view of a nurse as a submissive handmaiden, a minion. Instead, Nightingale proposed a more active role for nurses, who...
‘One of my key aims is to promote and encourage the development of leadership skills for urology nurses’ .
Oliver's death and the known significant health inequalities have been the driver for Ms McGowan to campaign for better outcomes. This has resulted in the government introducing a requirement within...
This intervention uses the three As: ask, advice, assist (NICE, 2014). ‘Ask’ refers to asking if the patient is aware of or recognises a health issue. This can include, for example, asking a patient...
To support all health and care professionals to enhance their knowledge and, more importantly, to take greater action on key public health issues, PHE has published free online e-learning resources as...
Henrietta Hughes, the Patient Safety Commissioner, has shared her ideas on several patient safety matters (Hughes, 2023). These include the need to hear more of the views of patients at trust board...