Miracle worker
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Nurse Rita Melifonwu implemented nursing practice based on evidence on a ward which had a high rate of sickness, errors, and complaints. Melifonwu became ward sister on an acute medical ward in Enfield, England, in Oct 1997. The ward relied heavily on agency staff, the sister's post had been unfilled, student placements had stopped, and staff morale was low. Melifonwu immediately introduced systems to improve general nursing practice, and set up a system which involved each nurse acting as a link nurse, researching and introducing evidence-based practice for a designated medical area.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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Flotation beds: latest developments
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A wide range of specialised beds and mattresses is now available to make patients more comfortable and for use in a wide range of therapeutic applications including burns treatment, plastic surgery and intensive care. The three main types of pressure-relieving beds and mattresses are low-pressure beds, turning beds and alternating-pressure systems. More 'high-tech' systems include fluidised bead flotation beds and low air loss beds.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1996
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Seeking a healthier way of life
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Nurses in Plymouth, England, have formed a planning group to manage health services for local asylum seekers. Attention has been given to ensuring that each asylum seeker has a single point of entry to the health services, with each receiving a health assessment undertaken by nurse practitioners.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2000
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