'Lansley must listen to nurses on the front line' Innovation News and Resources
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Nursing Practice, Clinical Research
Using safety crosses for patient self-reflection
Patients in a medium-secure mental health unit used Productive Ward safety crosses as a tool for self-reflection in order to promote recovery.
Developing clinical research nurses
Clinical research nurses can make a vital contribution to high-quality care. This project explored the issues they face in terms of development and support.
Preventing falls in patients
A high number of patients were admitted to a ward with mobility problems owing to a history of alcohol misuse. A sister led a project to reduce the incidence of falls.
Preparing leaders for safeguarding children
A training course aimed to develop leadership abilities in designated child-protection professionals to improve their skills, confidence and ability to challenge poor practice.
Strategic leadership skills for nursing informatics
Nurses need to embrace new technology to meet future demands on healthcare. A programme is helping senior nurses to develop leadership skills.
Personal care at the end of life and after death
New guidance gives nurses clear advice on care surrounding death
Using COPD action plans to manage exacerbations
People at risk of COPD exacerbations should be given self-management plans to encourage them to respond to increased symptoms - but do patients use them?
Using a big conversation to improve care quality
A local health community held a “big conversation” on how to ensure care is high quality.
Transforming emergency cardiac treatment
The rollout of the primary percutaneous coronary intervention programme has helped to transform cardiac care and reduce mortality for first-time heart attacks
Using ambulatory A&E care to cut admissions
A foundation trust implemented a pilot project using ambulatory emergency care pathways to reduce its increasing admissions and improve the patient experience
Testing care pathways for prostate cancer survivors
Care should focus on the individual rather than the disease. A risk-stratified care pathway is being tested to meet people’s needs and encourage self-management.
Creating a protocol to reduce inpatient falls
Falls can result in death or injury. An acute hospital introduced pre-printed falls assessment care plans and supported nurse education to reduce fall rates
Benefits of digital thoracic drainage systems
Traditional chest drainage systems can present problems. A trust found that digital drainage systems improved treatment times and patient mobility
Changing practice for safe insulin administration
Errors in insulin administration are common and can cause harm and even death. An audit aimed to standardise insulin syringe storage and labelling to improve safety
Using vignettes to teach stroke care
Newly qualified nurses often feel underprepared to care for patients with stroke. Using clinical vignettes enhanced student nurses’ education on stroke management
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Innovation News
Nurse led TIA clinic nominated for NICE award
A pioneering nurse-led clinic to care for patients who have had a transient ischaemic attack has been nominated for a national award.
Scent sprays to trigger appetite in people with dementia
Scent sprays to trigger appetite and wristband alarms are among key innovative designs which have been unveiled to help people with dementia.
New CNO seeks to 'demonstrate good work' of profession
England’s next chief nursing officer has told Nursing Times she is anxious to “demonstrate the good work that nursing and midwifery does”.
Virtual world and hypnotherapy win midwives' praise
Innovations such as the use of hypnotherapy and online virtual worlds during pregnancy and birth have won midwives national recognition.
'Dignity gown' introduced in Nottingham
A hospital trust in the Midlands has begun introducing a pioneering new reversible “dignity gown”.
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NHS seeks care home stories from nurses and patients to inform practice
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'Holographic nurse' used to promote hand hygiene
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New 'productive' tool launched to help practice nurses streamline care
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Enuresis award for Surrey school nurse innovation
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Government to push out large-scale telehealth programme
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Continence care award open for applications
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School nurse invents new asthma spacer
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Junior doctors ordered off wards during mealtimes
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Nursing school appoints two chairs from NNRU
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Productive ward goes global
