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  1. Content Article
    In this blog, Lotty Tizzard, Patient Safety Learning's Content and Engagement Manager, looks at some of the patient and staff safety issues surrounding insulin delivery. These issues have been identified by a new working group set up by the Safer Healthcare and Biosafety Network (SHBN), and she also highlights potential solutions the group will explore. The SHBN is an independent forum focused on improving healthcare worker and patient safety. It has established a working group on improving injection technique and delivering dual safety in diabetes care. The working group consists of clinicians, policy-makers, charities, manufacturers and patients who are concerned about high numbers of preventable safety incidents related to diabetes treatment.
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    The Health Protection Agency has suggested that one in ten hospital patients experiences an incident that puts their safety at risk, around half of which could be prevented, and the RCN has identified the need to reduce nurses’ paperwork considerably. This article reports a successful project that set out to tackle these two issues by developing a risk-based nursing assessment system that is simple to use, reduces unnecessary paperwork and reduces the risk of harm to patients. It outlines how the initiative was introduced, as well as obstacles encountered during the process. The risk-assessment tool received positive feedback from nursing staff as it reduces paperwork while providing a risk-based assessment of care needs.
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    By autumn 2021 there could be more people suffering from Long COVID in the UK than from dementia. How can healthcare services cope with this serious challenge – a condition which can include multi-organ damage, clotting problems, disordered immune response, and renal, liver and brain issues, yet remains little understood? Dr Elaine Maxwell of the National Institute for Health Research tells us how the NIHR’s Long COVID report uncovered a growing and complex problem, and discovered that the largest group of sufferers are working age women in healthcare – AKA nurses.
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    This study, published in BMJ Open, seeks to evaluate variation in Illinois hospital nurse staffing ratios. It attempts to determine how higher nurse workloads are associated with mortality and length of stay for patients, and cost outcomes for hospitals. In their conclusion, the authors suggest that if nurses in Illinois hospital medical–surgical units cared for no more than four patients each, thousands of deaths could be avoided, and patients would experience shorter lengths of stay, resulting in cost-savings for hospitals.
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    Achieving safe district and community nurse caseloads, staffing levels and skill mix in order to deliver the increasing demand for care close to or in the home are a key challenge for primary and community care organisations in the UK. However there is a national crisis in relation to robust workforce evidence due to a lack of tools available to capture the complexity of care being delivered in different geographical locations to meet rural and urban patient population need. This paper presents a case study to illustrate the potential benefits of implementing Cassandra, a community workload analysis tool in one community provider organisation in the south of England. The Cassandra tool provides potential to: i) model the multidimensional complexity of care in different contexts and populations; ii) develop a potential blueprint for robust monitoring of decisions related to safe caseloads, staffing levels and skill mix; iii) when triangulated with other metrics, provides additional value to organisations as it enables an accurate picture to be created to monitor safe caseload, staffing levels, skill mix and competence and impacts on quality of patient care and commissioning of services in different geographies. As a place based demand tool this offers real opportunity to improve the evidence base of workforce planning and development driven by the needs of community populations.
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    In an article for the Patient Safety Journal, Cassandra Alexander, a nurse, shares what it is like on the front lines and the toll it has taken on her mental health—a deeply personal and painful story, yet a traumatic experience shared by many nurses around the United States.
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    The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has created an information hub containing resources related to their campaign for safe staffing, including: principles for staffing for safe and effective care: accountability, numbers, strategy, plans, education. information about safe staffing law and the RCN's campaigning work across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. RCN Nursing Workforce Standards. advice for nurses in dealing with unsustainable pressure at work.
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    Jane Bruce was discharged from hospital on 24 March 2020 and was receiving wound care from the community nursing team twice a week, after surgery on a fracture following a fall in November 2019. She initially appeared to be recovering until 29 April when her pain increased significantly, rendering her bed-bound, with the exudate from the wound significantly increased. She continued to deteriorate and presented to Leicester Royal Infirmary on 1 May with features consistent with sepsis, and subsequently died the following day. In her report, the Coroner highlights concerns about an absence of continuity in Ms Bruce’s wound care. She notes that she had been seen by several different nurses but due to lack of photographic evidence/accessible electronic records they did not have the relevant information to recognise the change in her condition.
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    This article discusses the use of wireless heart monitoring in hospitals - telemetry - and the safety standards that need to be met.
  10. Content Article
    The Nursing Times has carried out an investigation into nurses’ experiences of speaking out in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, revealing disturbing findings about the current state of openness in the NHS.
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    This review explores the experiences of international nurses recently recruited to the UK nursing workforce (1995–2007) and the implications for retention. Five main themes emerged from the review: motivation for migration, adapting to British nursing, experiences of first world healthcare, feeling devalued and deskilled, and vectors of racial discrimination. Although some positive experiences are described, significant numbers of nurses describe not feeling personally or professionally valued by the UK nursing establishment, common emotions expressed are disappointment and unmet expectations. This will have implications for job satisfaction and intention to leave or stay. If overseas nurses choose to leave the UK in large numbers, the health services could face a severe staffing shortage. It is important that we listen carefully to their experiences to help identify priorities for policy and practice aimed at improving job satisfaction for migrant nurses and articulating the value that they bring to UK nursing.  
  12. Content Article
    In this interview for Healthcare IT News, Jennifer Ball, Director of Virtual Care at Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City talks about the benefits of virtual nursing units, and what training and support is needed to set one up.
  13. Content Article
    The District Nursing service typically serves a defined geographical population or neighbourhood. The service is provided in every village, town and city in the UK. It is a nurse-led service, with a team leader who normally holds an NMC recordable specialist practitioner qualification. These new workforce standards for District Nursing were developed by the Queen's Nursing Institute's International Community Nursing Observatory (ICNO) over the past eighteen months, led by its Director, Professor Alison Leary. They safety standards for the District Nursing workforce in the UK, setting out areas of risk and giving examples of major ‘red flags’ that require escalation.
  14. Content Article
    An article* from Ehi Iden, hub topic leader, discussing the Nigerian healthcare workforce crisis.
  15. Content Article
    NHS community services are an essential part of national ambitions to support people to manage their conditions, prevent ill health and deliver care closer to home. Community nurses are central to the care delivered for many people, across a broad range of conditions and needs But how do we quantify the difference that a community nurse makes? How do we demonstrate the economic value of community nursing? These were the questions addressed at a roundtable hosted by the HFMA in 2021, with a mixed group of directors of nursing, directors of finance and subject matter experts. This briefing describes the key points raised at the roundtable and an overview of the challenges identified. It also includes other sources of information identified by the HFMA where they add to the understanding of the topic. The briefing does not present a solution to understanding the economic value of community nursing, rather it is a starting point to scope the challenge ahead.
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    This free online event is an exciting opportunity to hear nursing workforce expert, Professor Alison Leary MBE, speak on the subjects of safe caseloads in community nursing. Professor Alison Leary PhD RN FRCN is Chair of Healthcare & Workforce Modelling at London South Bank University and Director of the QNI’s International Community Nursing Observatory. We will also hear from Cathy Woods and representatives of the software company Yarra, on the Use of E-CAT software for Monitoring Caseloads. The E-CAT product for district nursing is an electronic tool which supports caseload analysis and audit. Underpinned by a bespoke dependency tool and based on a methodology validated by the University of Ulster, the tool looks at caseload variables at all levels, from caseload holder to commissioner and facilitates caseload benchmarking and performance management. The tool has been implemented in all five health trusts in Northern Ireland providing a significant regional evidence base. We will be able to hear about the experience of using E-CAT in Northern Ireland from the NI Public Health Agency. Register
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    The first event of its kind in the UK, Nursing Live will bring thousands of nurses together to enjoy a packed day of high quality professional development, peer-to-peer collaboration, interactive activities, and much more. Featuring over 100 presentations, demonstrations and masterclasses – together with special zones focused on the very latest clinical and technological advances in all aspects of healthcare – Nursing Live will support your CPD progression, develop your skills, and inform your practice. The event will also give you access to a wide range of self-care guidance and lifestyle resources designed specifically for nurses. This means you’ll get the chance to enhance your career, and boost your personal well-being, all under one roof. Register
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    When your working life revolves around taking care of others, it can be difficult to remember to pay your own health the same heed. From reports of the prevalence of back pain amongst nurses to an increasing awareness of the toll that shift work can take on diet and sleep patterns, the impact of the profession on nurses’ personal health and safety can be extreme. First in a series of RCNi webinars devoted to nurse wellbeing, this supportive event has been especially designed to provide you with a safe space to put yourself first. Pick up some practical hints and tips which will make a real difference to how you feel - physically and emotionally - day-to-day and join together with other nurses who are facing the same barriers and challenges. Whilst we can’t change your working circumstances, we can hope to equip you with some insight and support which will enable you to boost how you feel in your own body and mind in a supportive environment. Hear from experts, ask questions and share your story. Register
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    ‘Nurses are voting with their feet’, so said a report by the RCN in February of this year, describing the mass exodus of tens of thousands of skilled and experienced nurses. With workforce challenges an indisputable pressure facing the NHS, how can virtual wards be a part of the solution to address these pressures and support future resilience. Join this animated and thought-provoking discussion on “New Ways of Nursing”, chaired by Natasha Phillips, Chief Nursing Information Officer for NHS England, to explore how tech-enabled virtual wards have the potential to enable teams to work in new and innovative ways, release capacity, retain staff and help ICSs meet ambitious targets. Headline discussion points: How virtual wards are addressing workforce capacity issues. Case studies of tech-enabled virtual wards that have improved efficiency and patient outcomes. How virtual wards can offer news ways of engaging with the workforce that enhance wellbeing without compromising patient care. What attendees will learn: How tech enabled virtual wards are addressing NHS capacity issues head-on. How to set up a virtual ward for success and ensure buy-in from all stakeholders. The opportunity present for teams who embrace tech-enabled virtual wards. Register
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    While scientific breakthroughs are giving people with breast cancer more hopeful outcomes, much improvement is needed in cancer diagnosis and treatment rates, which have seen further setbacks as a result of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 legacy has also transformed many practices in cancer care and research settings. So, what does this mean for nurses working in breast cancer today? This timely and up-to-the-minute webinar offers you a chance to benefit from the latest research and guidance on breast cancer care, from screening through to treatment. With a firm focus on the role of the nurse, this event will create a supportive environment in which you can hear from experts, ask your questions and engage with a community of breast cancer nurses facing the same daily challenges as you. Register
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    The webinar will be aimed at all Nursing and Midwifery professionals in all healthcare settings. It will look at time-critical medication and improving practice in this area, with a particular focus on medication for Parkinson’s Disease and Diabetes. The webinar will draw on expertise in Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery and other specialists such as Parkinson’s UK (charity) and their patient led campaign, which links to the focus on Personalised Care in the NHS Long Term Plan. There will be presentations from patient representatives who will share their experience of receiving time critical medication in healthcare settings and experts in this area. The design of the webinar has taken a collaborative approach - with the co-design taking place between NHS England, subject matter experts, clinicians and patient representatives. The codesign process will involve nursing, medical and pharmacy staff in discussion and feedback on processes for safely delivering time critical medication. This will educate staff and help to improve processes through the involvement of both staff and patients. Reserve your place
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    About 900,000 Americans develop venous thromboembolisms each year, about half of which are healthcare-associated. Up to 70% of these blood clots are preventable, yet fewer than 50% of hospital patients receive appropriate preventive treatment, according to the CDC. During this webinar, two experts will share tools and strategies nursing leaders can use to empower their teams to become VTE prevention champions and achieve sustained quality improvements. Learning points: The cost of VTEs — from patients to providers to financial repercussions Key strategies to enhance compliance and improve outcome quality How to energize and excite your team for long-term success. Register
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    Hybrid Event: You can participate In-person at Dubai, UAE or virtually from your home or work. If you're interested in presenting your research work, case studies, experience or thesis, you can submit abstracts through an online submission portal. Program Objectives Highlight programs of research with strong relevance to nursing practice. How nurse educators can reinvigorate/revitalize/reignite their profession to strengthen our communities through inclusion, equality, and mental health support. Explore ways in which practice informs clinical nursing research. Describe examples of nursing research findings that have been meaningfully and successfully translated into practice. To provide opportunities to develop knowledge in nursing field Define the issue of providing nursing/case management services across state lines To foster and enhance collaborations and partnerships with educational, research and clinical institutes. 494977355_Nursing2023Brochure (1).pdf
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    Interested in sustainability and a Greener NHS? Join the Nursing and Midwifery Sustainability Network and help improve health now and for future generations. Nurses, midwives and care staff have a unique role to play in supporting the NHS’ net zero goal. They are already making tangible changes to tackle climate change while improving care. And together, we can achieve even more. That’s why NHS England is launching a Nursing and Midwifery Sustainability Network. The network will create a space and opportunity to share ideas, successes, and innovative practices and it will help us to address barriers and discuss challenges in order for our professions to make a real impact. Nurse, midwives and care staff prove every day that that they are adept at identifying issues and creating solutions – skills that are immensely valuable in reducing the NHS carbon footprint and delivering the NHS’ net zero goal. Come along to the online launch event and first network meeting to find out more about the network and how you can get involved. Open to all nurses and midwives working within the NHS in England, please sign up using your NHS email. Further information
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    Human activity is driving global warming at an alarming rate. Extreme temperatures, air pollution, drought and floods affect all nations – including the UK and Republic of Ireland. This climate emergency is also a health emergency. As nurses and midwives, we must act now as a profession to safeguard our patients and services from the effects of a warming world. This joint Royal College of Nursing and NHS England conference builds on the aspirations of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Join to raise awareness of the impact of care provision on greenhouse gas emissions, and explore the opportunities this challenge presents to improve health and care services. Register
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