Policy briefings

2007 briefings

Policy and International produce briefings on a wide range of issues which affect nurses and nursing. The briefings listed below were produced in 2007.

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The regulation of health care support workers

Published: 25 Jul 2007 - PDF File 110.4 KB

The RCN has a clear view that all HCSWs should be regulated in the interests of public protection and patient safety. Further we believe that HCSWs who deliver direct clinical care alongside registered nurses in the nursing team should be regulated by the nursing regulatory body, the NMC . However we acknowledge the complexities that surround implementation of HCSW regulation. Therefore the RCN believes a pragmatic first step forwards in an evolutionary process towards HCSW regulation is the regulation of assistant practitioners in nursing by the NMC.
Our NHS, our future: A world class NHS

Published: 26 Nov 2007 - PDF File 82.9 KB

'Our NHS, our future' is the name given to a wide-ranging review to develop what is in effect the next NHS Plan for the next 10 years of the NHS. This briefing summarises and RCN response to the interim report in October and sets out questions and solutions to some of the issues raised. Members are encouraged to enage in the 'Our NHS, our future' process and can find advice on how to do that at the end of the briefing.
RCN Health Policy (England) Update

Published: 05 Jul 2007 - PDF File 42.7 KB

This policy statement summarises RCN policy positions in relation to key health policies for the NHS in England.
Untapped Potential: a survey of RCN nurses working in mental health

Published: 03 Jul 2007 - PDF File 49.7 KB

This policy briefing accompanies the RCN survey of the same name that looks specifically at NHS mental health nurse staffing and the related issues of workload, work satisfaction and the use of nursing skills. The briefing summarises the research and sets out principles for undertaking reviews of nurse staffing.
Productivity and the nursing workforce

Published: 18 Jun 2007 - PDF File 103.9 KB

This policy briefing describes key issues regarding nursing workforce productivity including: the context and questions pertinent to successful implementation of Releasing Time to Care; the Productive Ward; a summary of some of the technical and policy issues around nursing workforce productivity and a synopsis of what is known about productivity measures and productivity improvement.
Influencing Health Scrutiny

Published: 02 May 2007 - PDF File 263.2 KB

This policy guidance was produced by Andrew Christaki, Assistant RCN Officer in the South West Regional Office, with the support of the RCN Policy Unit. Its aim is to assist regional boards and staff to work effectively with their respective Local Government Overview and Scrutiny Committees.
The RCN's position on the privatisation of the NHS

Published: 05 May 2007 - PDF File 35.9 KB

Policy Statement.
Community Hospitals Toolkit

Published: 27 Mar 2007 - PDF File 78.2 KB

Item one at RCN Congress 2006 demanded that we give more support to members who are striving to retain and develop the services of community hospitals. The Community Hospitals Toolkit aims to give those members and others involved in campaigns of this nature an additional resource to support their efforts.