Making backs better

Article Abstract:

The Department of Health (DoH) launched a Back in Work campaign across England to protect the nurses from back injuries. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations were updated in 2002, which lists duties both for employers and employees, by setting health, and safety guidelines for back injury prevention.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Health aspects, Injuries, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, United Kingdom. Department of Health

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Should nurses wear jewellery to work?

Article Abstract:

Two nurses give their opinions on the rights of nurses to wear jewellery to work. Topics include presenting a professional image to patients and the issue of infection control.

Editorial, Personal narratives, Clothing, Infection control

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Safety alarms pledge 'nowhere near enough'

Article Abstract:

The number of safety alarms proposed by the U.K. government does not satisfy the requirement of the NHS staff for protection.

Usage, Control, Violence in hospitals, Hospital violence, Electric alarms, Alarms

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