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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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Non-medical prescribers
Information on non-medical prescribing, including types of nurse prescriber, keeping stocks of medication and the RCN Indemnity scheme. It also provides a list of further useful resources.
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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.
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Fair Pay for Nursing England Ballot flyer May 2023
A flyer with information about the May 2023 strike ballot.
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Corridor care: Survey results
This document records the findings of an online survey sent to members of the RCN’s Emergency Care Association network exploring their experiences of corridor care.
