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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

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According to research from Johns Hopkins University , nearly 800,000 Americans become permanently disabled or die due to a misdiagnosis every year. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. What is patient safety in nursing?

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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

Community Care

Overhaul needed to end ‘inhumane’ hospital care of people with learning disabilities or autism, says CQC. ” The spokesperson said the trust was working with the CQC, police and NHS England and would “co-operate fully with all investigations” Police investigation.

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A Successful High-Risk Birth: The Baiera Family’s Story

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Parissa, a dentist at a large nonprofit homeless shelter, went on disability leave. It is important to consider how to provide equitable resources for patients regardless of where they live and what resources they have so that everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve the best health outcomes.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

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By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. How to meet diverse needs of patients with disabilities and cognitive or mental health impairments. How and when to use interpreter services.

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

Learning disabilities and autism The draft bill aims to strengthen safeguards for those with learning disabilities and autistic people. The draft bill would also remove learning disabilities and autism as conditions for which an individual could be detained for treatment under section 3 of the MHA.

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Values-based practice - Using the book, He Died Waiting, as a learning tool

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act as an advocate for the vulnerable, challenging poor practice and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour relating to their care), 16 (act without delay if you believe that there is a risk to patient safety or public protection). NMC code- 3.4 (act The situation is not hopeless. There are things we can do.