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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

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

A wide range of treatment is available including psychological and other therapeutic interventions and our clinical teams work collaboratively with the service user towards their recovery and discharge.” Overhaul needed to end ‘inhumane’ hospital care of people with learning disabilities or autism, says CQC.

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

Learning Social Worker

recognise and respect the contribution that people can make to their own health and wellbeing), 3 (make sure that people’s physical, social and psychological needs are assessed and responded to), and 10 (keep clear and accurate records relevant to your practice). --. How can you ‘speak loudly’ for the patients/service-users you work with?