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Web scan Staffing levels The Safer Nursing Care Tool (SNCT), which was originally developed in 2007 to help managers set appropriate nurse-staffing levels, has been extensively reviewed and recently endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The SNCT focuses on setting establishments and determining safe and appropriate nurse-staffing levels based on patients’ sickness and dependency. It is the only tool of its kind available free to healthcare providers. It is updated regularly to reflect the changing needs of patients, and further developments are in progress to support NICE advice on how to determine nursing requirements on a shift-by-shift basis at ward level. Go to tinyurl.com/mqw2zpt to access the tool and tinyurl.com/pf63h7h to read the NICE endorsement. See feature, pages 20-21 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Joint guidance from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), British Medical Association and Resuscitation Council (UK) on decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation places even greater emphasis on high quality communication and recording of CPR decisions. This third edition of the guidance identifies the ethical and legal principles that should inform all CPR decisions. To download the guidance, go to tinyurl.com/pgonq44
HELIX Centre has undertaken for the NHS Leadership Alliance for the Care of Dying People (LACDP), which wrote the new guidelines to replace the Liverpool Care Pathway. The app is based around the five LACDP priorities for care and includes a short training quiz.
Working longer New NHS pension scheme rules come into force in April, and one of the changes is a higher retirement age. To help staff plan for this, NHS Employers’ Working Longer Group will publish a suite a resources to help employees understand and prepare for the implications of working into their late sixties. In the meantime, a factsheet with information for staff can be found at tinyurl.com/mjb4u5f and for employers at tinyurl.com/k3a5gdn End of life care The Healthcare Innovation Exchange (HELIX) Centre, at www.helixcentre.com, has released apps on the iTunes (tinyurl.com/nzt2xd5) and Google Play (tinyurl.com/n2safby) stores to provide end of life care guidance to nurses, doctors and carers working on the front line. The apps are in response to work that the
Registration online The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a secure service that allows nurses to register and manage their registration online. Users can view their registration status, update contact details, view and print a statement of entry, submit notification of practice, pay the annual retention or renewal fees, set up a direct debit for annual fee payments, provide equality and diversity information, and give the geographical location of employment. Go to tinyurl.com/mj2ahxk to set up an account. Return to practice Do you know any former colleagues or friends who may want to return to nursing? Health Education England has invested £4.7 million in training resources and launched a national campaign to persuade former nurses that it has ‘never been easier to return’. Details can be found at comeback.hee.nhs.uk Web scan and Out for consultation are compiled by Ruth Williams
Out for consultation Harmful events The Scottish government is asking for views on proposals to introduce legislation that will require health and social care provider organisations to tell people if there has been an event that has caused them physical or psychological harm as a result of care or treatment. Organisations will have to put effective arrangements in place to demonstrate their commitment to disclose instances of physical or psychological harm. The consultation document outlines the existing approaches to candour, and details proposed requirements regarding disclosure, staff support and training, NURSING MANAGEMENT
reporting disclosable events and monitoring implementation of the organisational duty of candour. The consultation closes on January 14. To read the proposals and respond, go to tinyurl.com/pggfrwn Criminal offence The Scottish Government is also seeking views on its intention to create a new criminal offence of wilful neglect or ill treatment in health and social care settings. This would be similar to offences that exist in relation to patients requiring mental health care and adults with incapacity. The proposed offence would cover the wilful neglect or ill treatment
of anyone receiving care in a range of care services. To read the consultation document and respond before January 2, go to tinyurl. com/ka9u3oq Research strategy As part of its commitment to improve health and social care through research, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland has published a proposed strategy for research and development. Proposals include enhancing the research infrastructure and a greater focus on studies relevant to local populations. You can add your views at tinyurl.com/pvtcwpx December 2014 | Volume 21 | Number 8 19
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Web scan Staffing levels The Safer Nursing Care Tool (SNCT), which was originally developed in 2007 to help managers set appropriate nurse-staffing levels, has been extensively reviewed and recently endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The SNCT focuses on setting establishments and determining safe and appropriate nurse-staffing levels based on patients’ sickness and dependency. It is the only tool of its kind available free to healthcare providers. It is updated regularly to reflect the changing needs of patients, and further developments are in progress to support NICE advice on how to determine nursing requirements on a shift-by-shift basis at ward level. Go to tinyurl.com/mqw2zpt to access the tool and tinyurl.com/pf63h7h to read the NICE endorsement. See feature, pages 20-21 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Joint guidance from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), British Medical Association and Resuscitation Council (UK) on decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation places even greater emphasis on high quality communication and recording of CPR decisions. This third edition of the guidance identifies the ethical and legal principles that should inform all CPR decisions. To download the guidance, go to tinyurl.com/pgonq44
HELIX Centre has undertaken for the NHS Leadership Alliance for the Care of Dying People (LACDP), which wrote the new guidelines to replace the Liverpool Care Pathway. The app is based around the five LACDP priorities for care and includes a short training quiz.
Working longer New NHS pension scheme rules come into force in April, and one of the changes is a higher retirement age. To help staff plan for this, NHS Employers’ Working Longer Group will publish a suite a resources to help employees understand and prepare for the implications of working into their late sixties. In the meantime, a factsheet with information for staff can be found at tinyurl.com/mjb4u5f and for employers at tinyurl.com/k3a5gdn End of life care The Healthcare Innovation Exchange (HELIX) Centre, at www.helixcentre.com, has released apps on the iTunes (tinyurl.com/nzt2xd5) and Google Play (tinyurl.com/n2safby) stores to provide end of life care guidance to nurses, doctors and carers working on the front line. The apps are in response to work that the
Registration online The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a secure service that allows nurses to register and manage their registration online. Users can view their registration status, update contact details, view and print a statement of entry, submit notification of practice, pay the annual retention or renewal fees, set up a direct debit for annual fee payments, provide equality and diversity information, and give the geographical location of employment. Go to tinyurl.com/mj2ahxk to set up an account. Return to practice Do you know any former colleagues or friends who may want to return to nursing? Health Education England has invested £4.7 million in training resources and launched a national campaign to persuade former nurses that it has ‘never been easier to return’. Details can be found at comeback.hee.nhs.uk Web scan and Out for consultation are compiled by Ruth Williams
Out for consultation Harmful events The Scottish government is asking for views on proposals to introduce legislation that will require health and social care provider organisations to tell people if there has been an event that has caused them physical or psychological harm as a result of care or treatment. Organisations will have to put effective arrangements in place to demonstrate their commitment to disclose instances of physical or psychological harm. The consultation document outlines the existing approaches to candour, and details proposed requirements regarding disclosure, staff support and training, NURSING MANAGEMENT
reporting disclosable events and monitoring implementation of the organisational duty of candour. The consultation closes on January 14. To read the proposals and respond, go to tinyurl.com/pggfrwn Criminal offence The Scottish Government is also seeking views on its intention to create a new criminal offence of wilful neglect or ill treatment in health and social care settings. This would be similar to offences that exist in relation to patients requiring mental health care and adults with incapacity. The proposed offence would cover the wilful neglect or ill treatment
of anyone receiving care in a range of care services. To read the consultation document and respond before January 2, go to tinyurl. com/ka9u3oq Research strategy As part of its commitment to improve health and social care through research, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland has published a proposed strategy for research and development. Proposals include enhancing the research infrastructure and a greater focus on studies relevant to local populations. You can add your views at tinyurl.com/pvtcwpx December 2014 | Volume 21 | Number 8 19
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