Policy briefing

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How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making

01 Oct 2020
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Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
01 Jul 2020
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Picture shows two medics in discussion. Lack of personal protective equipment allows nurses to take a decision to protect themselves, RCN guidance says.

The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inade

23 Apr 2020
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Picture shows an older couple, the woman appearing confused and a nurse looking at her. Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document.
Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document
10 Feb 2020
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Care home medication management

The Patients Association charter promotes shared decision-making

08 Jan 2020
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Bowel cancer

RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care

04 Nov 2019
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Nurses meeting to discuss and reflect following a difficult situation

The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challengin

19 Aug 2019
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Delirium is a medical emergency and risk reduction should be considered throughout care
24 Jul 2019
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents issues national accident prevention strategy

25 Jun 2019
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nurse prepares a catheter for insertion

RCN updates its guidance on using catheters and how to minimise associated risks

02 Jun 2019
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Hospice UK guidance supports nurses in verifying the expected death of

30 Apr 2019
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Glove awareness week
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
24 Apr 2019

Guidance calls for the 72-hour rule for pressure ulcers to be scrapped

25 Mar 2019

Skills framework aims to improve identification of frailty and support people to live well

24 Jan 2019

After concerns about the Mental Capacity Act 2005, NICE issues a guideline on decision-making for over 16s

08 Nov 2018

RCN sets out competencies for healthcare staff in relation to adult safeguarding

08 Nov 2018

CQC recommends new approaches to health and social care for older people

13 Aug 2018

A new RCN protocol supports nurses in planning to bring dogs safely into care homes and other healthcare environments

14 Jun 2018

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