Nursing
Francis criticises nursing leaders
The leaders of the nursing profession have been criticised by Robert Francis QC, who told HSJ he has seen little to “give him cause for optimism”.
Employers 'should be required to record HCAs' training'
Health and care employers should be required to record the training of their healthcare assistants, an influential member of the Lords has said.
Nurses warn of doctors on 'safari rounds' to find 'lost' patients
Rising pressure in accident and emergency departments across the UK is leaving patients queuing on trolleys in corridors for hours or getting “lost” in hospitals due to repeated moves, senior nurses from the Royal College of Nursing have warned.
Nurses to get 360-degree feedback in drive to improve appraisals
Nurses are to be asked to give feedback about the performance of their colleagues and seniors to contribute to appraisals, as part of a series of initiatives announced to improve nursing care quality.
Caring experience could be compulsory for new nurse recruits
Ministers are considering whether to require aspiring nurses to complete a year’s caring experience before they are accepted onto a degree course.
Analysed: rising temporary nursing costs
HSJ Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine this year’s rise in temporary nursing costs at a time when agency spending seemed to be under control.
NMC seeks new powers in wake of Mid Staffs
Ministers have been challenged to make urgent changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s powers in order to improve public protection – as it emerged just 13 nurses are currently facing sanctions in relation to the high profile care failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust.
Minimum nurse staffing levels 'not the answer', says minister
Health minister Dan Poulter appeared yesterday to reject the Francis Report’s call for nationally recognised minimum nurse staffing levels.
NHS faces a potential nursing drought, study warns
A government-commissioned report has revealed the NHS could be crippled by a shortage of nearly 200,000 nurses in just three years’ time.
Sunday Times journalist to lead healthcare assistant review
The Sunday Times journalist Camilla Cavendish has been asked by the government to conduct a study of healthcare assistants to ensure they have the necessary training standards, HSJ has learned.
Every potential student nurse to face aptitude test
Every potential student nurse or qualified healthcare worker entering training will in future be interviewed and tested to make sure they have the right values and skills to provide good care, HSJ can reveal.
Good nurses should be rewarded with more pay says Francis
Nurses who “demonstrate a commitment to patient care” could receive more pay under recommendations made by Robert Francis QC.
Francis: Regulating healthcare assistants would not cost 'too much'
Regulating healthcare assistants would be simple and would not “cost too much money”, according to Robert Francis QC.
Cameron tells GMC and NMC to improve accountability
The prime minister has told the General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council it must outline the steps they will take to strengthen their systems of accountability in the light of the Francis report.
Chief nurse role should be 'kept under review', says Francis report
The government’s splitting of the chief nursing officer role in England into two positions should be “kept under review”, according to the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry report.
NMC clears Mid Staffs former nursing director
A former director of nursing at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has been cleared of any wrong-doing by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Wards dangerously understaffed, warn more than half of nurses
Nearly a quarter of nurses say their trust is at risk of a Mid Staffordshire-style care breakdown
Decision looms on AfC changes after RCN backs plans
Reductions to NHS workers’ terms and conditions have moved a step closer after one of the largest health unions gave its backing to the plans.
Cameron demands extension of friends and family test
The prime minister has given his backing to plans to roll out the friends and family test to primary care, as part of a package of measures to be unveiled today to improve the quality of services.
NHS managers enjoy largest jump in basic pay
Senior managers working in the NHS have enjoyed the largest increase in average basic pay of any NHS employees in the past year – with a rise of 2 per cent - it has emerged.
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