NURSING AND EDUCATION PLATFORM

Finally  a full response, still largely NHS.

One issue - HEE to analyse nurse pre- reg education re old people. Also need address private sector and care homes. Do differ. Need case study approach eg what to do if as many dilemmas arise and staff unaware what to do.

Second issue all care assistants to have  a certificate. Depends on course content and who does training. Present skills for care inadequate and no actual specified time see

http://qualityofnursingcare.webs.com/  . This will refer to care homes- but hope somebody realises- different training needed.

Third nurse number levels to be displayed by ward per shift. So what about the rest of the team if there is one? The book commodity of care raises important questions regarding the adequacy of nurse traiing and value of care assistants.

Health Service Journal ‎- 16 hours ago

The government has provided detailed responses   20.11.13