Nursing times
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All health care institutions must provide an effective resuscitation service. In order to do so it is vital they ensure not only that the recommended resuscitation equipment is available, but also that staff are trained in appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. This article provides an overview of the new recommendations for resuscitation services.
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Multidisciplinary working was introduced in a medical admissions unit to improve the discharge process. The number of patients discharged increased as did the opportunities for discharge because they took place throughout the week including weekends. The number of medical patients occupying surgical beds decreased by 100 per cent, which reduced disruption to elective surgery schedules.