Nursing Older People

Tackling infection in care homes

An audit involving an awards scheme, MRSA screening and staff education reduced healthcare-associated infections among care home residents

Toilet privacy in hospital

An audit that collected the views of patients and nursing staff highlighted key points to improve patients’ privacy and dignity when they were using the toilet in hospital

Causes and strategies for moisture lesions

Moisture lesions often cause pain and distress. A number of strategies can be adopted to prevent and treat dermatitis associated with urinary or faecal incontinence

Pressure ulcer risk assessment

Early detection and preventive action are vital to reduce avoidable pressure ulcers

Using the 30º tilt to reduce pressure ulcers

There is confusion over methods and frequency of repositioning needed to prevent pressure ulcers, so this study compared a specific schedule with usual care

RCN and CQC back call to improve patient admission data

7-Feb-2012 | By Dave West

The Royal College of Nursing is among the organisations backing a campaign for hospitals to routinely record simple care information when a patient is admitted, such as the presence of a pressure ulcer.

Mid Staffs findings will 'blow the lid' on older patient care, says tsar

2-Feb-2012 | By Dave West

The government’s advisor on elderly care has warned the public inquiry into events at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust will “blow the lid” on the need to improve care in hospitals.

Psychiatric drugs 'effective' in treating physical illness

1-Feb-2012 | By The Press Association

Meta-analyses of trials involving psychiatric drugs and medicines used to treat many physical conditions including arthritis have indicated psychiatric drugs are just as effective.

DH issues winter weather warning

31-Jan-2012 | By The Press Association

The Department of Health has warned people to keep an eye on local weather reports as forecasters warn that scattered snow showers and freezing temperatures are on their way to the UK.

Warning over fall in social care funding

30-Jan-2012 | By The Press Association

Spending on older people’s social care in England has fallen by half a billion pounds, according to a new report.

Dignity in care

Research indicates that there are eight main factors that promote dignity in care. Each of these contributes to a person’s sense of self respect, and they should all be present in care.