1. Implementation of interim dressing kits to address common community wound care challenges.
- Author
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Collins-Stiff, Martina and Ringrose, Dawn
- Subjects
COMMUNITY health services ,NATIONAL health services ,MEDICAL care use ,NURSES ,HUMAN services programs ,DIAGNOSTIC reagents & test kits ,PATIENT safety ,COMMUNITY health nurses ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,MEDICAL quality control ,DERMATOLOGIC agents ,BANDAGES & bandaging ,NURSING care facilities ,NURSES' attitudes ,SURGICAL dressings ,WOUND care ,QUALITY assurance ,RESIDENTIAL care ,MEDICAL care costs ,VIDEO recording ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
Challenges in the modern National Health Service cannot be underestimated. Workforce pressures alongside increasing demands for healthcare requires creative adaptation to services. This article describes the introduction of interim wound dressing kits into residential homes and the resulting positive improvements to patient care. It details how a clear baseline investigation of a clinical issue, the use of modern technology and adherence to a structured process can achieve project goals. The objective of maintaining patient safety in relation to interim wound care was met, resulting in a reduction of same-day and out-of-hours community nurse visits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2024