All Nursing articles – Page 57
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NewsReport: NHS to face chronic nurse shortage by 2016
A government-backed workforce agency has predicted the NHS is likely to have 47,500 fewer nurses than it needs by 2016.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe case for increased nurse staffing levels
The cost and impact on patients of hiring more hospital nurses
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SupplementsWhy hand hygiene still needs a clean-up
Though many believe the issue of hand hygiene has been fixed, much work remains to be done
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NewsGovernment plans 'talking' pilot to improve NHS culture
Nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals could be expected to hold monthly sessions to discuss the pressures they face as part of a government backed initiative to improve culture and compassion across the NHS.
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NewsNursing leaders say they will act in response to Francis
Nursing leaders have said they will take action following criticism by Robert Francis QC that they have not done enough to respond to his public inquiry report.
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SupplementsNew thinking on pressure ulcers: the case studies
Determination by key individuals can rally trust staff into dedicating themselves to pressure ulcer prevention
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NewsFrancis criticises nursing leaders
The leaders of the nursing profession have been criticised by Robert Francis QC, who told HSJ he has seen little to “give him cause for optimism”.
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HSJ Local
Nurses up to speed on information at Queen Victoria FT
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the information given to them by nursing staff.
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HSJ Local
Patients at Queen Victoria FT confident in nurses
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for levels of confidence and trust in nursing staff.
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NewsEmployers 'should be required to record HCAs' training'
Health and care employers should be required to record the training of their healthcare assistants, an influential member of the Lords has said.
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CommentMichael White: Hunt picks a fight with the nurses
Salvoes have been lobbed between ministers and the RCN
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NewsNurses warn of doctors on 'safari rounds' to find 'lost' patients
Rising pressure in accident and emergency departments across the UK is leaving patients queuing on trolleys in corridors for hours or getting “lost” in hospitals due to repeated moves, senior nurses from the Royal College of Nursing have warned.
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HSJ Local
Leeds FT recruits support workers
WORKFORCE: Leeds Partnership Foundation Trust has recruited eight peer support workers who will work in community mental health teams in the city.
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NewsNurses to get 360-degree feedback in drive to improve appraisals
Nurses are to be asked to give feedback about the performance of their colleagues and seniors to contribute to appraisals, as part of a series of initiatives announced to improve nursing care quality.
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NewsCaring experience could be compulsory for new nurse recruits
Ministers are considering whether to require aspiring nurses to complete a year’s caring experience before they are accepted onto a degree course.
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NewsAnalysed: rising temporary nursing costs
HSJ Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine this year’s rise in temporary nursing costs at a time when agency spending seemed to be under control.
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HSJ KnowledgeAdded value in student nurse placements
A project for undergraduates has helped nurture integrated working
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NewsNMC seeks new powers in wake of Mid Staffs
Ministers have been challenged to make urgent changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s powers in order to improve public protection – as it emerged just 13 nurses are currently facing sanctions in relation to the high profile care failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust.
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NewsMinimum nurse staffing levels 'not the answer', says minister
Health minister Dan Poulter appeared yesterday to reject the Francis Report’s call for nationally recognised minimum nurse staffing levels.