Let’s talk about restraint: Rights, risks and responsibility (15th April 2008)
This new publication is aimed at nurses working with adults, with examples and case studies particularly geared towards the care of older people. It sets out what restraint is, the ethical and legal frameworks surrounding restraint, and the support and guidance nursing staff should expect their employers to provide. Distinctions are made, where appropriate, between the roles and responsibilities of registered nurses, nursing students and health care assistants. Nurses will find this publication of particular use in establishing the provision of patient-centred care that minimises the need for restraint. It will also help nurses' understanding of what to do if they suspect inappropriate or abusive use of restraint and to reduce the risks if restraint is used.
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Lost in transition. Moving young people between child and adult health services (16th April 2008)
Children and young people experience many significant transition points between health care services, as well as those between schools, university and other educational settings. All these transitional phases can have an impact on adherence to therapeutic regimes and retention by supportive health care services. This publication is aimed at health professionals who work with children and young people and includes information on the principles of good practice in arranging transitions, keyworkers' roles in transition, young people's involvement and processes and protocols. There are also case studies throughout the publication, along with a list of RCN recommendations to make the transition for children and young people to adult services smoother.
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This new publication is aimed at nurses working with adults, with examples and case studies particularly geared towards the care of older people. It sets out what restraint is, the ethical and legal frameworks surrounding restraint, and the support and guidance nursing staff should expect their employers to provide. Distinctions are made, where appropriate, between the roles and responsibilities of registered nurses, nursing students and health care assistants. Nurses will find this publication of particular use in establishing the provision of patient-centred care that minimises the need for restraint. It will also help nurses' understanding of what to do if they suspect inappropriate or abusive use of restraint and to reduce the risks if restraint is used.
Click here for the Document
Lost in transition. Moving young people between child and adult health services (16th April 2008)
Children and young people experience many significant transition points between health care services, as well as those between schools, university and other educational settings. All these transitional phases can have an impact on adherence to therapeutic regimes and retention by supportive health care services. This publication is aimed at health professionals who work with children and young people and includes information on the principles of good practice in arranging transitions, keyworkers' roles in transition, young people's involvement and processes and protocols. There are also case studies throughout the publication, along with a list of RCN recommendations to make the transition for children and young people to adult services smoother.
Click here for the Document
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