‘Tailored’ approach cuts broad spectrum antibiotic use for sepsis
An interdisciplinary approach to antimicrobial stewardship involving comprehensive blood culture identification (BCID) testing can slash broad spectrum antibiotic use, according to US researchers. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Hospital taps often home to slime and biofilm, warn researchers
Dirty hospital taps may be helping spread infections as an unintended consequence of clinical staff being encouraged to wash their hands more often, warn researchers. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Frontline nurses asked for their views on ability to innovate
Nurses are being asked for their views on how well they are supported to innovate at the front line, and what aspects of their work could benefit from trying out new approaches. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Fundraising nurse speaks of her career pride ahead of epic hike
An intrepid learning disability nurse preparing to take on a gruelling trek in memory of her mother is using her time in the spotlight to fly the flag for her profession. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

College awards five leading midwives with fellowships
Five midwives from across the UK have received a prestigious Royal College of Midwives fellowship for their contribution to the profession across a variety of fields. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Northern Ireland to introduce nurse-led police custody care model
Specially trained nurses will be in place across all custody suites in Northern Ireland before the end of next year, police chiefs have said.   (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Dementia diagnoses reach 'record high' in England
Nearly half a million people aged 65 and over had a diagnosis of dementia last month, according to NHS England, which said it was the highest monthly number on record. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

University to celebrate learning disability nursing
London South Bank University is staging an event to celebrate the 100th  anniversary of learning disability nursing, which will be hosted and led by people with learning disabilities. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

'Confidential' network set up for midwives and nurses to tackle FGM
An online network has been set up for specialist midwives, nurses and health visitors to help tackle female genital mutilation and to support survivors. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 13, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

New nursing post launched in Wales to keep children out of hospital
A national charity has launched a new nursing post in North East Wales to help seriously ill children get the care they need closer to their homes and families. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Government pressed for 'urgent' commitment on public health
Two leading health think tanks have called for £1bn a year to be invested back into public health and for the government to protect the sector from further cuts in funding.  (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Nurse shortages 'at the heart' of missed patient wait targets
Patients will continue to face “unacceptable” waits for treatment unless nursing shortages are addressed, health leaders have warned.  (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

'Significant failings' at former Essex trust sparks national review
A  former mental health trust in Essex is set to come under national review after an investigation found “significant failings” in the care of two young men. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Fire-eating nursing assistant seriously hurt in talent show accident
A healthcare support worker from Hampshire is in hospital with serious burns after her fire-eating act at an NHS staff talent show went wrong. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Home care nurses ‘frequently verbally abused’ by patients
Home care health workers are frequently verbally abused by clients and their families, according to researchers from the US. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - June 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: news