Analysis

Why the four-hour wait target in EDs should stay in place

Hospital emergency departments failed to meet waiting time targets again this year, but patient safety remains a priority
Posted 24 December 2018 - 13:24
Patient waiting on trolley
 
Jobs

Related articles

Hospital reviews nursing staff numbers in ED after woman is found dying under her coat

Coroner orders NHS trust to provide progress report on resolving risk of preventable deaths
13 Aug 2024
Free

Can a new government and empowered nurses turn around the hidden crisis in the NHS?

Improving management practice and implementing professional standards are core policies
13 Aug 2024

RSV: recognising signs and symptoms, how to manage risk, and the vaccination programme

Who is most at risk and how will national immunisation programme work?
08 Aug 2024

Why is metabolic risk monitoring important in women with postpartum psychosis?

Postpartum psychosis poses challenges regarding medicine side effects and long-term health
05 Aug 2024
5 Most Read Articles

Enhanced or advanced – what’s your level of practice?

We review the RCN’s new set of definitions and how to use them in your career
22 Aug 2024

How we became clinical nurse specialists – and what it takes

Tips from four nurses on routes into CNS roles and the skills you’ll need
27 Jun 2024

How far do you walk at work? Fitness and foot care tips for long shifts

Taking care of your feet and choosing the best shoes for you
06 Sep 2024
Free

Nurses’ uniforms: what do scrubs say about the nursing identity?

The latest Nursing Standard podcast looks at the changing image and nature of the profession
04 Sep 2024

Toxic leadership: do you have a bullying, micromanaging boss?

Bullying or overly critical leaders create toxic teams – find out how to challenge it
08 Jul 2024
Journals
Other RCNi websites