Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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To evaluate users' perceptions of an online numeracy assessment tool in terms of improving their numeracy and confidence in mathematical calculation. ⋯ Competence in numeracy is an important skill for all healthcare professionals, including prescribers. The numeracy assessment tool enables poor numeracy skills to be identified and support provided to improve the calculation skills of clinical staff.
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A donation of whole blood can be processed into red cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate. This processing permits individual blood components to be given to several different patients and transfusion of appropriate blood components according to the specific needs of the individual. Although blood transfusion may be perceived as a common practice, it is not without risk and all staff should be aware of their roles and responsibilities within this process. To help reduce the risks associated with transfusion, staff must be aware of local policies and procedures, receive the relevant transfusion training, and be assessed as competent.
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The national chlamydia screening programme has failed to meet its targets, says a National Audit Office report. But many nurses believe the report is unduly negative.
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To identify the effect of a sharps awareness campaign and the introduction of a safety catheter device on the annual incidence of needlestick injuries between 2003 and 2007. ⋯ The sharps awareness campaign and newly adopted needlestick prevention device may have contributed to the prevention of percutaneous injuries caused by catheters. Until the onset of the campaign, the reported annual incidence of needlestick injuries was six. This increased to a peak of 19 reported injuries in 2004, which could be attributed to improved reporting effected by the campaign.