Policy briefing
ReSPECT form update: a more patient-centred focus for advance care planning
How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
COVID-19: how to make PPE less daunting for people with learning disabilities
Public Health England has issued guidance for staff in care homes
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
Personalised care for people with dementia
Five principles on care for people with dementia are set out in a new RCN document
Care home charter aims to improve medicines management
The Patients Association charter promotes shared decision-making
Essential bowel care advice for nurses
RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
Treat delirium as a medical emergency
Delirium is a medical emergency and risk reduction should be considered throughout care
Prevention is vital in reducing harm from falls
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents issues national accident prevention strategy for England
Improving care for patients who have catheters
RCN updates its guidance on using catheters and how to minimise associated risks
Guidance for nurses on verifying expected death
Hospice UK guidance supports nurses in verifying the expected death of an adult
Correct use of gloves and how to protect your skin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin