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Genital Examination in Women
This latest edition provides standards and sample assessment tools for training in genital examination in women for registered nurses working in sexual and reproductive health settings, and related health and social care settings.
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Progress and challenge in delivering safe and effective care 2023
This report outlines the national themes and actions required from the Welsh government to support the implementation of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016. It then looks in detail at the picture in each of the seven health boards in Wales. This report is also available in Welsh under publication code 011 091. It is the third in a series of reports, and focuses primarily on 2022-2023. The 2022 report is available here. The first report, published in November 2019, is available in Welsh here and in English here.
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Promoting efficiency and saving money in health and social care in Wales - Welsh version
This publication presents a range of suggestions which could deliver greater efficiency and value for health and social care in Wales. Some are directly related to patients or patient care. Others concern systems and approaches to delivering health care. This paper aims to be a useful starting point for realistic conversations about financial efficiency in the health and social care sector. This publication is also available in English under code 011 248.
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Promoting efficiency and saving money in health and social care in Wales - English version
This publication presents a range of suggestions which could deliver greater efficiency and value for health and social care in Wales. Some are directly related to patients or patient care. Others concern systems and approaches to delivering health care. This paper aims to be a useful starting point for realistic conversations about financial efficiency in the health and social care sector. This publication is also available in Welsh under code 011 249.
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Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
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Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated in response to the recognition by the RCN of the need for nurses, midwives and health care support workers and all health care professionals to have an understanding of the impact of the domestic abuse of patients, clients and colleagues.
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Modern Slavery and Trafficking
More than 49 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance has been reviewed and updated to help nurses and midwives identify victims of slavery and help people find the assistance and support they need.
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Domestic Abuse Position Statement
Domestic abuse is both complex and commonplace, and impacts on everyone, either personally or professionally. This updated publication outlines the RCN’s position on domestic abuse and our work to raise awareness of the issue amongst health care professionals. It also includes details of resources for further information.
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Understanding Aseptic Technique
A summary of RCN evidence generation in 2022 using qualitative interviews with nurses. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has undertaken a programme of work in response to members’ concerns about the conduct of aseptic technique. This report adds to the profession’s education journey to enhance nursing practice founded on enquiry and the generation of evidence to inform practice. This report will be of interest to nursing staff or midwives involved in aseptic technique guideline development or education of this core practical skill.
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RCN Travel Health Nursing: career and competence development
This updated (2023) publication provides information on current guidelines and standards of care expected from nurses advising travellers from the UK. Travel advice can be complex, and this update continues to build on previous editions by defining the standards of care expected for a competent registered nurse, experienced/proficient nurse, and a senior practitioner/expert nurse delivering travel health services.
