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Progress and challenge in delivering safe and effective care 2023
This report outlines the national themes and actions required from the Welsh government to support the implementation of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016. It then looks in detail at the picture in each of the seven health boards in Wales. This report is also available in English under publication code 011 090. It is the third in a series of reports, and focuses primarily on 2022-2023. The 2022 report is available here. The first report, published in November 2019, is available in Welsh here and in English here.
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Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: April-June 2023.
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Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated in response to the recognition by the RCN of the need for nurses, midwives and health care support workers and all health care professionals to have an understanding of the impact of the domestic abuse of patients, clients and colleagues.
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Domestic Abuse Position Statement
Domestic abuse is both complex and commonplace, and impacts on everyone, either personally or professionally. This updated publication outlines the RCN’s position on domestic abuse and our work to raise awareness of the issue amongst health care professionals. It also includes details of resources for further information.
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Female Genital Mutilation. An RCN resource for Nursing and Midwifery Practice
This updated guidance considers many aspects of FGM from its history to contemporary socio-cultural, legal and clinical components to aid raising awareness and improving the quality of care to those who have been adversely affected by FGM.
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Fair Pay for Nursing England Ballot flyer May 2023
A flyer with information about the May 2023 strike ballot.
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RCN Travel Health Nursing: career and competence development
This updated (2023) publication provides information on current guidelines and standards of care expected from nurses advising travellers from the UK. Travel advice can be complex, and this update continues to build on previous editions by defining the standards of care expected for a competent registered nurse, experienced/proficient nurse, and a senior practitioner/expert nurse delivering travel health services.
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Modern Slavery and Trafficking
More than 49 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance has been reviewed and updated to help nurses and midwives identify victims of slavery and help people find the assistance and support they need.
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Understanding Aseptic Technique
A summary of RCN evidence generation in 2022 using qualitative interviews with nurses. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has undertaken a programme of work in response to members’ concerns about the conduct of aseptic technique. This report adds to the profession’s education journey to enhance nursing practice founded on enquiry and the generation of evidence to inform practice. This report will be of interest to nursing staff or midwives involved in aseptic technique guideline development or education of this core practical skill.
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A new dawn for nursing: 2023-2027
Our five-year strategy aims to inspire, champion and support the nursing community to deliver the best possible care.
