http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventsInnovation in practiceThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100webteam@rcn.org.ukRCN Research and development10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/nhs_innovation_challenge_prize_for_dementia_2013_opens_for_entriesIf you are working in partnership to deliver integrated care that makes a difference to the lives of people with dementia, their carers and families, enter the challenge and share your best practice. Send in your bid for a share of £150,000 by 4 September 2013.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:02:50 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_reaching_out_to_substance_misusersThis lightbulb innovation describes a one-stop shop drop-in and outreach service for clients who are substance misusers, set up by the NHS Wakefield District Community drug treatment team.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:09:06 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/nurses_to_lead_frontline_campaign_to_cut_alcohol_related_injuries_in_walesThe ‘Have a Word’ campaign will train nurses in Wales to screen patients for alcohol misuse and deliver brief interventions for those patients identified as drinking at hazardous levels, becoming a routine part of nursing practices in Wales.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:06:47 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/closing_the_gap_in_patient_safetyThis programme by the Health Foundation is offering £4 million to support up to nine project teams to implement and evaluate tested, evidence-based patient safety interventions at scale. Send in your application by 23 September 2013.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:25:25 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/nice_to_produce_new_medtech_innovation_briefingsAnnounced at the NICE annual conference in May 2013, they will develop about 40 briefings to help boost the uptake of innovative devices and technologies for health and social care within the NHS.Thu, 30 May 2013 10:16:22 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/nice_boosts_support_for_innovative_ideasNICE becomes responsible for the Health Technologies Adoption Programme from May 2013 with funding from NHS England to improve NHS’s uptake of new technologies, such as diagnostic and monitoring devices to improve the care given to patients.Tue, 14 May 2013 11:25:35 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/qniburdett_trust_fund_for_innovation_and_leadership_2014This programme aims to achieve sustainable innovation in services and a new cohort of confident nurse leaders for the future. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for your local project that improves the care of patients and enhances the leadership skills of nurses. Apply by 7 October 2013.Fri, 10 May 2013 09:34:44 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/the_innovation_fund_worth_14_million_opens_for_applicationsLaunched in April 2013, this fund is looking for innovative ventures and programmes that use social action to achieve impact in four areas of ageing well; long-term health; young people and impact volunteering. These priorities are expected to be open for applications until the end of October 2013.Thu, 02 May 2013 14:21:33 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/community_nurses_innovate_to_improve_patient_care_projects_for_2013The Queen’s Nursing Institute announced details of the ten new nurse-led projects it will support during 2013 as part of their Fund for Innovation and Leadership programme. Bringing together a group of nurses each year, the year-long programme aims to test new ideas and improve care delivered by nurses, allied health professionals and their teams in the community.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:07:24 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_developing_a_nurse_led_clinic_and_independent_prescribing_in_a_specialist_mental_health_and_learning_disabilities_teamThe next in our lightbulb innovations involves the development of a Nurse Led Clinic within a specialist mental health and learning disabilities team. Julie Jacobs explains moreWed, 06 Feb 2013 13:14:50 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/thirty_teams_put_their_healthcare_innovations_to_the_testSelected for the Health Foundation’s Shine 2012 programme, these innovative ideas to improve the quality of healthcare from across the UK are underway for 2013 to 2014. The teams will develop and test their approaches, put their ideas into practice and gather evidence about what works and what does not.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:21:55 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/dementia_nursing_research_taskforceThe RCN is working with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Dementias & Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DeNDRoN) to set up a Dementia Nursing Research Taskforce (in partnership with Dementia UK and Alzheimer's Society)Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:14:08 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/patient_safety_awards_2013The awards aim to recognise and share the best patient safety initiatives, essential expertise, knowledge and learning across the health service providing individuals and organisations an opportunity to increase the profile of their work. Enter by 1 February 2013.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:03:31 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/evidence-based_nursing_publication_launches_a_twitter_journal_clubThe journal club will be particularly useful for postgraduate students wanting to develop their critical appraisal skills. Articles and questions will be posted on the Evidence-Based Nursing blog with discussions using Twitter. The first one is on childhood obesity in the developing world, tweeting on it takes place 17 to 21 January 2013.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:45:41 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_precious_timeThe next in our lightbulb innovations involves the development of a pathway for dealing with babies with palliative care needs. Julia Shirtliffe explains more.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:32:13 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_supported_discharge_and_admission_avoidance_for_patients_with_copdThis lightbulb innovation describes the benefits realised by the introduction of an integrated respiratory service in the community, led by Alison GrahamWed, 19 Dec 2012 15:55:01 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/working_towards_people_powered_health_resourceA study by independent charity, Nesta, gathered insights from practitioners including the RCN on creating a healthcare system in which clinicians and patients collaborate, known as “co-production”, to enable people to live better with their conditions.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:10:23 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/hospice_nurses_are_reaching_out_to_marginalised_groupsIn October 2012, Help the Hospices published the learning from a highly successful programme funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing. The programme supports innovative nurse-led projects that aim to develop or enhance the leadership abilities of individuals and the nursing profession.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:37:30 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_nurse_led_carpal_tunnel_serviceThis lightbulb innovation talks about the keyhole surgery that Louise Ainsworth performs in the highly innovative Nurse Led Carpal Tunnel Service she and her team have developed over the past ten years at NHS Stockport.Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:57:17 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_the_care_and_dignity_of_older_people_in_hospitalThis lightbulb innovation, spearheaded by Amanda Futers at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, seeks to prevent frail elderly patients from being treated in the Accident & Emergency (A&E) departmentFri, 19 Oct 2012 08:47:22 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_a_new_model_for_community_nursingThis lightbulb innovation describes a new model for community nursing in Northern Ireland, by Marina Lupari.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:13:26 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_early_warning_system_for_pressure_ulcersLightbulb innovation: early warning system for pressure ulcers. District nurse Carol Gill was a runner up at the inaugural RCN Frontline First innovation awards 2011.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:41:21 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_home_pulse_oximetry_serviceThe next in our lightbulb innovations is by Anne Harvey. Anne and her team have put patients, in this case children, right at the heart of a redesigned service in a busy Ear, Nose and Throat department.Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:09:43 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_better_ulcer_treatment_designed_by_nurseThe next in our lightbulb innovations is by Community Nurse and RCN member, Linda Harris, who has designed a footbath which makes cleansing and dressing leg ulcers much easier for patients and nursesThu, 04 Oct 2012 13:51:30 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_board_games_aid_health_promotion_in_people_with_learning_disabilitiesThe next in our lightbulb innovations involves board games, health promotion activities and people with learning disabilities. Mary Codling, Primary health care lead nurse for learning disabilities in Wokingham hospital, explains more.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:37:52 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_a_web_based_self-help_programme_for_people_with_stressOur fourth lightbulb innovation highlights a web-based self-help programme for people with stress, anxiety and depression, developed by nurse Steve Cottrell in Wales.Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:09:00 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/nhs_website_launches_august_2012_helping_spread_the_high_impact_innovationsUse a wide range of materials to help you spread and adopt the six High Impact Innovations identified in the Innovation Health and Wealth, Accelerating Adoption and Diffusion in the NHS report issued in December 2011.Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:34:23 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/reporting_on_innovation_and_improvement_in_midwifery_servicesThis study published by the Royal College of Midwives and the Involvement and Participation Association shows how midwives are leading on improving services for women and families and, crucially, generating savings.Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:56:13 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_nurse-led_cardiac_day_lounge_a_successOur sixth lightbulb innovation draws on Nuala Cummins' work to develop a day lounge for patients in a busy cardiology unit in Northern Ireland.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:35:31 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_alleviating_the_stress_of_ibsIn our fifth lightbulb innovation, Helen Bremner explains how hypnotherapy has been changing the lives of people with IBS.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:35:14 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/nurses_leading_health_care_transformation_in_canadaRead the research partnered between the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation on the impacts and potential of nurse-led innovations in healthcare transformation.Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:40:54 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/connecting_nurses_announces_the_care_challenge_innovation_award_winnersTwenty nurses from across the world won awards for their outstanding innovations offering the recipients an opportunity to develop their project and to communicate it globally. The UK winner, Jacquie Brodie, received her award for making improvements in communications on her 30-bed NHS ward.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:52:41 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/capturing_impact_a_practical_toolkit_for_nurse_consultantsDeveloped as part of a 2-year research study funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing, Capturing Impact is a new practical resource that explores the approaches to measuring the impact of nurse consultants on patient, professional and organisational outcomes.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:16:52 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_easing_the_pain_of_hip_fracturesIn the third of our lightbulb innovation series, nurse Mandy Layzell and her team developed a service to reduce pain for patients who have fractured their hip, by providing a nurse-led femoral block service, delivered by injection.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:39:55 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_bringing_anorexia_care_closer_to_homeThe second in our series of lightbulb innovations looks at anorexia care and the work of Nurse Consultant in child and adolescent mental health services, Sue Kelly.Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:52:13 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/innovation_in_practice2/lightbulb_innovation_nurse_revolutionises_service_for_cardiac_patients,_saving_lives_and_moneyThe RCN's new series called 'Lightbulb Innovations' highlights the remarkable impact innovative nurses are having on the patient experience and public health. By thinking creatively and working differently, many are improving care and reducing costs to the taxpayer.Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:49:02 +0100