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27 August 2010 |
The Essence of Nursing Care Conference, 29 October 2010, Edinburgh
Here is a downloadable flyer for the above conference which you may find of interest, and may wish to forward on to colleagues. The event is being held on Friday 29 October 2010 at the Barcelo Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh.
This conference will help all healthcare professionals understand spirituality, in its broadest sense, and how it can support the very essence of nursing and person-centred care.
Speakers include:
Ros Moore, Chief Nursing Officer
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Stephen Wright, Sacred Space
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Tom Keighley, Independent Health Care Consultant, Chaplain – St Joseph’s Hospice.
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Ewan Kelly, Programme Director for Healthcare Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care, NHS Education for Scotland
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Wilf McSherry, Professor in Dignity of Care for Older People at Staffordshire University
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Irene McTaggart, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Programme Manager Child Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dundee University
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Barbara MacFarlane, Lecturer in Nursing, University of Dundee, and Parish Nurse
Topics include:
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the meaning of spirituality and its contribution to healthcare
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nurses’ perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care (results of an RCN survey)
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spirituality and quality – supporting person-centred care
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how spirituality can enrich and enable nursing care
Kind regards.
Theresa
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Theresa Fyffe
Director
RCN Scotland |
27 August 2010 |
I am looking at clinical supervision again and wondering what is working well for people across the country. We are struggling and I guess others are too but, particularly now, we can't throw vast amounts of money at this and unless we see real benefits people will not be willing to release staff or take part so it is patchy in its application.
I know it is an age old problem but if anyone has some way of doing things that works well I would really like to hear from them.
Thanks
Alice |
Alice Wilson
Associate Nurse Director
Dumfries and Galloway RI
alice.wilson@nhs.net |
2 August 2010 |
Within NHS Lanarkshire, we are looking to develop a policy for Covert Medications. We would be interested to see any other organisations Covert Medication Policy and hear about any challenges that they experienced whilst developing their policy.
Many thanks in anticipation. |
Mark Lees
NHS Lanarkshire
mark.lees@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk |
20 July 2010 |
1st Scottish IV Conference
'Improving the Patients' Journey in IV Therapy'
This conference is aimed at nurses, doctors, Clinical Support Workers and phlebotomists – anybody really who is interested in IV Therapy.
Several workshops are going to be held during the day covering issues within IV Therapy such as; central venous access devices, IV cannulation and challenges within phlebotomy.
If you need any further information or are interested in presenting a poster at this conference then please don’t hesitate to contact me.
http://www.scotvan.com/docs/ScotVANFlyer2010.pdf |
Marianne Murdoch
NHS GGC
marianne.murdoch@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
20 July 2010 |
I have a leader, on one of my programmes, who is thinking of implementing Patient Diaries within I.T.U., as her Service Improvement Project.
I wondered if there are any members, who have experience in this area, or know of an area that already practices these.
It would be handy to know about the legal issues, etc that have occurred, and of the good practice that has resulted from them.
Doreen Young
Clinical Leadership Facilitator |
Doreen Young
Clinical Leadership Facilitator
Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline
doreen.young@nhs.net |
26 March 2010 |
We currently deliver a theory update in injection technique practice in NHS Fife, but due to the ever growing issues around the use of the dorsogluteal/ ventrogluteal site we have held back this year and have excluded it from our programme.
Can I ask?
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Do you deliver an injection technique session?
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Is it theory only?
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Or does it encompass a simulated practice session?
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If so, do you cover intra dermal/ subcutaneous/ intramuscular and intravenous?
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If you cover intramuscular what muscle groups are discussed i.e. deltoid/ dorsogluteal/ Ventrogluteal/ rectus femoris/ vastus lateralis?
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If you cover the Ventrogluteal site, are your staff competent in its use in practice?
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Is there a competency based assessment/ framework?
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Finally, do you use self- assessment within your board for sign off for clinical skills?
We would welcome any feed back, please send all replies to katrina.deas@nhs.net
Many thanks in anticipation
Katrina Deas and Rhona Wallace
(NHS Fife) |
Katrina Deas
NHS Fife
Cameron Hospital
katrina.deas@nhs.net |
25 February 2010 |
Champions Challenged 2010: What's your contribution?
5 May 2010, 8:45am - 15:45pm
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
download leaflet
download programme
download booking form (Word document)
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25 February 2010 |
Foundation of Nursing Studies - Developing Practice Subscribers
Area
I have been charged with drafting a training proposal for food handling
training (for nurse, midwives, AHPS and support staff), as you know any
person handling food including beverages is classed as a "food
handler"and staff need to be trained commensurate with their work
activity. I just wondered if you could offer any advice / steer on what
your organisation has done to address this issue. Any advice, or
direction to key players would be welcome
Ever hopeful
kind regards
Karen
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Karen Hill
karen.hill@derbyhospitals.nhs.uk |
29 January 2010 |
Fostering a Culture of Effectiveness Through Practice Development
Five day International Practice Development Residential School Held at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, England
28th June - 2nd July 2010
Fostering a Culture of Effectiveness through Practice Development addresses the interrelationship between practice development, effective health care practice, evaluation, context, culture, leadership and skilled facilitation.
The course will help you to develop skills in facilitating, implementing and evaluating changes in practice at clinical, unit, department or organisational level.
Download the leaflet and booking form (PDF format)
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29 January 2010 |
Please find attached the booking form and programme for the QNIS Conference: Leadership in Community Nursing to be held at Crieff Hydro on 11 March 2010.
It would be very much appreciated if you could forward this information to anyone you feel would benefit from this conference. Hopefully all the details are within the two documents above. However, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind Regards
Lee-Anne Mitchell
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Lee-Anne Mitchell
Executive Secretary to Nurse Director
QNIS
Lee_Anne.Mitchell@qnis.org.uk |
19 January 2010 |
Edinburgh Napier University and NHS Lothian’s Leadership in Compassionate Care Programme are delighted to be holding an Inaugural International Conference titled:
Uncovering Compassionate Care – the why, what and how of values based care.
The conference will be held on the 9, 10 11 June 2010 at Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh Napier University.
Why don't you register for NHS Lothian and Edinburgh Napier University Inaugural International Conference on Compassionate Care at www.napier.ac.uk/ICC
Compassionate Care Web pages can be found at http://www.napier.ac.uk/fhlss/NMSC/compassionatecare/Pages/Home.aspx
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19 January 2010 |
The tenth international Enhancing Practice Conference will be held in Northern Ireland this year between 13th September and 15th September 2010. The title of the conference is Celebrating innovation, creative and strategic healthcare, social care and education practice.
The call for abstracts has been announced and must be submitted by 31st March 2010
Additional information and and abstract submission information cn be found on the RCN website at the link below.
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/event_details/
rcn_events/enhancing_practice_conference
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2 December 2009 |
We are currently undertaking a practice development project examining the management of pain and in particular the assessment of pain in individuals with cognitive impairment and /or dementia. Has any one else examined this aspect of pain management? Have you any suggested tools that have been used in acute care and can help?
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Julie G
julie.gregroy@rbh.nhs.uk |
23 August 2009 |
At present we are involved in preparation for the second stage of an HMIe inspection for Child Protection. This is focusing on the self evaluation of processes leading to effective outcomes for children. Could others who have been through this process give me details about how they best engaged child protection service users/stakeholders? And as an ongoing process how training has impacted on the long term working of staff and the outcomes of clients has been assessed. At present health, S/W and education are looking at this and trying to decide how best to proceed so any info people can share would be appreciated.
Thank you. Jillian
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jillian.taylor@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
23 August 2009 |
I have had a request from the GMS Contract group. The manager is looking for a training session that would support practice nurses to manage an electronic clinical assessment.
Basically what is required is training on the skill of maintaining a patient centred focus during a clinical assessment, whilst inputting data onto a computer screen.
Does anyone know of any suitable training courses or a company that might be able to provide something appropriate.
Thanks
Marie Carey
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Anyone who has any relevant experience or information re this, please reply direct to
Margaret.Knight@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
23 August 2009 |
I am new to practice development and was wondering if anyone has devised or has knowledge of an e-learning package for nursing and midwifery staff in relation to the administration of medication for qualified staff.
Thanks
Amanda McGrandles
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Amanda.McGrandles@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
3 July 2009 |
In Fife we are looking at what the evidence states re using the ventrogluteal site for IM injections and would like to find out what others in the healthcare settings are currently teaching and sites used.
Thanks
Rhona
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Rhona Wallace
Practice Development Facilitator rhona.wallace@faht.scot.nhs.uk |
19 June 2009 |
I am currently working on a project looking at introducing feedback for all staff as part of a positive workforce culture. I am looking for information on methods of feedback that staff have found very helpful or information from anyone who has been involved with a similar project e.g. what works well for them.
Thank you,
Linda Sinclair
NHS Lothian
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linda.sinclair@luht.scot.nhs.uk |
14 May 2009 |
I am working with nurses in ENT out patients who are looking for contacts in other areas who have developed guidelines on administering medicines and supplying medications to take home without medical prescription, perhaps PGDs?
Thanks
Sue Mackie
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sue.mackie@nhs.net |
21 April 2009 |
Can I ask on behalf of a renal nurse if anyone has a patient leaflet for patients commencing on haemodialysis that they would be willing to share?
many thanks Moira
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Moira.brown@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
21 April 2009 |
Has anyone got any tools to measure patient dependencies in palliative care? Thanks Fiona
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fiona.minto@mariecurie.org.uk |
21 April 2009 |
Hi- would anyone have a pathway for the creation of vascular access in chronic renal failure or indeed any pathway to do the pre dialysis management please?
any help gratefully received.
many thanks Moira
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Moira.brown@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
21 April 2009 |
I am very keen to contact physiotherapists who carry out a practice development post.
Thanks in anticpation Emma
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emma.wilson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
21 April 2009 |
Can you give me information on Practice development nurses role. Are any staff currently in this role? Could you provide contact number? Carole Gibson
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carole.gibson@rah.scot.nhs.uk |
4 March 2009 |
Hi folks,
I've been asked to update the guideline on care planning. Has anyone got one I could look at?
Many thanks
Moira Brown
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Moira Brown
Moira.brown@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
23 February 2009 |
1. I have been working with the Clinical Support Worker (CSW) Lead to develop a PGD for Saline Flush of a venous cannula by CSW following insrtion of cannula only. We have taken it as far as we can take it and have now discovered that CSW cannot work from as PGD as they are not registered practitioners.
Is there any other boards out there experiencing the same problem?
Have any other boards managed to find a solution to this problem or have a POLICY in place allowing CSW to flush a cannula after insertion that they woiuld be willing to share with us? Any help or direction would be of huge assistance to enable us to progress this.
2. We are currently reviewing the content of our symptomatic Relief Policy and would be interested to see other Health Boards Symptomatic Relief Policies.
It would also be helpful to see the criteria for staff who can administer from the symptomatic relief policy and any competency based documents which are used to support this and assist practitioners to maintain competency.
Thanks
Mark
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Mark Lees
mark.lees@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk |
16 February 2009 |
I am currently looking at leg ulcer provision within community. We have a clinic which we are struggling to maintain. I would be interested to hear of other places who have a leg ulcer clinic supported by nurses who have been funded outwith the district nurse service. We still keep the patients on until healed which makes us have a large waiting list - any suggestions how we do this differently would be welcome. Willing to travel to see this in action (within reasonable distance - Australia not an option - unfortunately!)
Myra Haggarty
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Myra Haggarty
myra.haggarty@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
10 February 2009 |
Hi All I am exploring clinical governance around the use of diaries in community nursing and Health Visiting. I am looking for best practice around storage of old ones / guidelines of usage ( other than NMC) / leaving diaries in the nursing base at the end of the day. If anyone has anything and willing to share please get in touch.
Diane
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Diane Allcock
diane.allcock@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
3 February 2009 |
Here in the Operational Division of NHS Fife when staff complete clinical skills training in cannulation, venepuncture and catheterisation we ask them to send a copy of their completed log of learning and a sign off sheet to the Practice Development to be kept as a record of their competence. I would like to ask what records do other Health Boards keep - logs of learning, sign of sheets or anything else?
Many thanks
Helen Skinner
Professional Development Nurse
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Helen Skinner
NHS Fife
helen.skinner@faht.scot.nhs.uk |
3 February 2009 |
I'm involved in delivering IV therapies and have in the past used placebo vials to demonstrate making up antibiotics and such like. The company in England no longer are able to proved the service. Can anyone else suggest what they use and where they obtain them?
Many thanks, Louise
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Louise Ker
louise.ker@luht.scot.nhs.uk |
17 December 2008 |
I was wondering if anyone has been involved in the "Productive Ward Programme, Releasing Time to Care". If so could you let me know what your experience of this has been?
Thanks
Fiona
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fionamcm@blueyonder.co.uk
Greater Glasgow and Clyde |
10 October 2008 |
I want to explore different ways of obtaining and using patients stories e.g.written,tape,videos to feed into our 1000 Lives Project.Can anyone give me any advice on the best methods with the most benefits? or does anyone have experience of using patient stories?Any help welcome. Many thanks
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Gillian Stephens
gillian.stephens@btinternet.com
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10 October 2008 |
We have recently pulled together a group to look at current immuniastion practices across the organisation, following on from a report / audit that looked at the time spent with each patient, quaity of the appointment and consistency accross the oranisation amongst other things, as we are aware that current practices cannot be sustained. We are considering skill mix and PHN support nurse development.
It would be great if anybody would who is looking at this area and has started to develop or change the ways in which immunisations are delivered in their health boards areas could get in touch. We are also particularly interested if PHN deliver their own immunisation clinics in health board premises of GP premises or if some health boards have take a geographical approach to immunisation and have for example developed immunisation teams. Look forward to hearing all your comments and suggestions as always.
Regards
Mark
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Mark Lees
mark.lees@nhs.net |
10 October 2008 |
A colleague working in mental health services is hoping to start a media group for service-users. Films/programmes will be used as a way of conveying a message and getting people to relate to their own experiences. This might include topics such as inclusion, experience of mental illness, advocacy. Has anyone been involved in setting up such a group or know anyone else who has done this? Thanks. Lynne
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Lynne Murray
Lynne.Murray@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
10 October 2008 |
I am a practice development nurse working in mental health previously working at I grade - following the recent banding exercise i have been placed at band 6. I would be very grateful for any job descriptions from colleagues who also find themselves in this situation. Linda
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Linda McNee
Linda.mcnee@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
10 October 2008 |
I carry out the observation of practice in my role. This is easier on open plan or 4 bed wards but has anyone experiance of observation when it is single rooms? How to catpture interactions, culture etc
Cheers
Jayne
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Jayne Wright
jayne.wright@fons.org |
10 October 2008 |
Hi there I am wanting to develop a qualitative research proposal to look at evaluating my new role as Practice development and Quality nurse. Is anyone else looking into this area for their MSc?
Many Thanks
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latter@hartlepoolhospice.co.uk |
10 October 2008 |
Hi All, has anyone been involved in developing Band 5 and Band 6 in house development programmes around clinical competencies and managerial competencies that they might be willing to share? Coming from an Oncology setting I am particlarly interested if anyone has put this in place from the same background.
Thanks, as always, for any help.
Kate
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Kate Smith
kate.smith@ccotrust.nhs.uk |
25 July 2008 |
Connect in Care event
Download the flyer for the CiC event in October.
We are targeting a particular audience for this event; project PD site participants, nutrition champions, educational leads for care homes, students, CiC network team, PPDNF members & a few others. We'd like to have 2 or 3 PPDNF members at the event, or perhaps more, if you think they would be interested. There is a limit to the number of places available, so please get in touch if you are interested.
Thanks
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Alison Forbes
University of Edinburgh |
25 July 2008 |
The NES General Practice nurse toolkit is now launched and can be found at :
www.nesgpntoolkit.scot.nhs.uk
I'd like to thank all of you who were involved in the development of the toolkit the past year in many different ways, and want you to know that it wouldn't have got to this stage without that help.
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Fiona Bell
Learning & Network Coordinator (General Practice Nursing)
Email: Fiona.bell@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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25 July 2008 |
Dear all, I am currently reviewing core care plans on wound care, pressure ulcer care and wound care chart. Keen to look at examples of these documents from other Trusts. Would you be willing to let me look at examples of your wound care/ pressure areas care documents?
Regards
Sharon
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Sharon Cunliffe
Practice Development Nurse
Anaesthetic and Surgery Division
Sharon.Cunliffe@rbh.nhs.uk |
25 July 2008 |
I am currently involved with a group of Independent Nurse Prescribers - in both acute and community settings. We are exploring ways of capturing data regarding prescribing patterns for audit purposes - has anyone developed log books or other recording systems that you wouldn't mind sharing with me? Also, I would be interested in hearing what data other nurse prescribers keep regarding their prescribing practice.
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Anne Marie Tunney
AnneMarie.Tunney@northerntrust.hscni.net |
25 July 2008 |
I am currently working on a ward for older people with mental health issues who may have a organic or functional illness. The team are working on a few projects one of which is improving the dining experience for patients. Has anyone else developed practice in this area? Any help/advice would be appreciated.
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Lilian France
lillian.france2@swyt.nhs.uk |
25 July 2008 |
Hi, I'm looking into the potential for a Practice Development Physiotherapist and would welcome contact from anyone who has either developed such a role or knows of someone who is.
Thanks
Nesta
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Nesta Mccluskey
North East Wales NHS Trust
nesta.mccluskey@new-tr.wales.nhs.uk |
24 June 2008 |
I am investigating the feasibility of setting up an educational package for nurses to perform arterial stabs for the purpose of blood gas analysis. Does anyone know of other centres that provide this as I would like to discuss plans and feasibility?
Thank you.
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Chris Ronayne
Greater Glasgow and Clyde
christina.ronayne@ggc.scot.nhs.uk |
17 June 2008 |
The Scottish Spina Bifida Association is looking at a Medicines Management Policy, bearing in mind that we do not have access to medicines management training and the family support staff are not registered members of staff and are not happy to administer medications. I feel that it needs to be a policy reflecting self or carer management of medicines whilst in the centre.
We are also looking at developing an Intimate and Personal Care Policy, bearing in mind that we do not have access to bowel or bladder management training and the family support staff are not registered members of staff and are not happy to carry out intimate procedures as they do not see that as their role. I feel that it needs to be a policy reflecting self or carer bowel , bladder and intimate care management whilst in the centre.
Anybody got any suggestions?
Grateful for any help.
Mark Lees
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Mark Lees
Scottish Spina Bifida Association
mark@ssba.org.uk |
17 June 2008 |
I am working with a staff nurse involved in the Leadership in Compassionate Care project and she is taking forward an initiative to ensure that the policy for protected meal times is effective within her clinical area. Does anyone else know of work being done on this topic please?
Any information in relation to protected meal times would be welcome Thank you Liz
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Liz Adamson
Napier university
l.adamson@napier.ac.uk |
11 June 2008 |
As a group of Community Nurses we are looking at the use of subcut fluids in palliative care. Has anyone any suggestions or experience of the use of subcut fluids in patient's homes?
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Veronica Johnston
NHS Grampian
veronica.johnston@nhs.net |
11 June 2008 |
Hi,
NHS Ayrshire & Arran are updating their documentation for in-patients and I was wondering if anyone could share their Waterlow risk assessment tool as the one we're using is a bit busy looking.
Many thanks
Moira
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Moira Brown
Moira.brown@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
4 June 2008 |
We are currently looking at options regarding e-learning. Does anyone use e-learning programmes and if so in what areas / topics?
Any information would be be gratefully received
Many thanks
Vicky
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Vicky Thompson
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
vicky.thompson@aapct.scot.nhs.uk |
