Characteristics and outcomes of people in suicidal crisis at two emergency departments
A service evaluation found prevention strategies should encourage nurses to address gaps in support
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A service evaluation found prevention strategies should encourage nurses to address gaps in support
Challenges include a suitable place to talk, building rapport and setting realistic expectations
Preventing risks associated with immediate handovers and improving patient experiences
Learn about the use of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Risk Scale
A bespoke course is helping to increase nurses’ competence when caring for patients with complex trauma
How mental health professionals worked with 999 call centre clinical support in Wales
N2O burn presentations are increasingly common in EDs, pointing to need for more formal care guidelines
A rise in violence at one trust prompted the introduction of body-worn cameras
A practice innovation to improve care and increase nurses' confidence in breaking bad news
Familiarise yourself with the steps required when triaging a patient in the ED
A quality improvement project showed a simple intervention of relocating scales had a positive effect
How nurses can overcome barriers to raising concerns with senior clinicians in acute and emergency care