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On the move

Article Abstract:

Nurses believe that the specialty review groups which followed Tomlinson's inquiry into London hospitals need to focus on quality as a priority. The reviews proposed several specialty mergers resulting in fewer, but bigger and better-equipped, hospitals linked to smaller district units, in turn attached to GP services, with staff expected to commute as required between the different units. Health-care staff believe that all units must employ enough qualified nurses and should also appoint and increase the number of liaison and advisory nurses who link the activities of the centres and satellite units.

Social policy, London, England, Hospitals, Hospital administration

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Moving and handling in the community

Article Abstract:

It is becoming more widely recognized in the UK that there are specific difficulties associated with moving and handling patients in the home. Community nurses often work alone, and may have to lift a patient in an emergency without having time to consider the potential consequences. Some National Health Service trusts are seeking to address this situation by running schemes which allow certain employees to gain the skills to train others to move and handle patients correctly. It is vital that professionals visiting patients in the home devise a care plan.

Health aspects, Practice, Home nursing, Lifting and carrying

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