Helen Olsen Bedford on LinkedIn: New guidance outlines digital requirements for nursing and midwifery… (2024)

NHS England has published new guidance titled, “Towards a unified vision of nursing and midwifery documentation”, which “sets the direction for all nursing documentation across hospitals, community and nursing homes”.The new guidance highlights the digitisation of the NHS in making visible “the volume of documentation that nurses are asked to produce, and the variation that exists, even within the same organisation”. It cites the challenges of moving from paper-based systems to digital ones, including cultural issues associated with reducing unwarranted variation and changing clinical practice. The guidance also claims that addressing these issues is “critical if we are to ensure practice is effectively supported by digital technology, and to be able to build on this to transform the way we work together, across organisational boundaries, to deliver seamless and coordinated care”.Read the story: https://lnkd.in/e-SigAXt#nhs #news #healthtechEnter the HTN Now Awards, deadline 14 December: https://lnkd.in/eCG9yBVrStay up to date with the latest health tech#newsathttps://htn.co.uk Subscribe to our newsletter here👉 https://lnkd.in/eBbNiEZD

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Last week we launched Towards a Unified Vision of Nursing and Midwifery Documentation –Some think it’s JUST about digital transformation, but it’s much more than that…It’s about the cultural issue of how we record clinical practice, so we can provide greater person-centred care.“The Nurses notes are important in aiding your physician’s work. Make your pens carefully; you may whittle nibs to your individual taste.”This is taken from Duties of the Nurse 1887, something I read at an event I was kindly invited to by Dione Rogers, and has remained on my mind ever since due to it exemplifying the importance of the ‘what’ and ‘how’ we capture things to inform decision making.Digital by itself is not the catch all solution to all the challenges we face in health and social care –It needs ownership and clinical leadership, and this needs to come from our nursing and midwifery professions so we can decide what we need to document and the best technology to enable this.And this is why we created “Towards…” – to provide a collective approach, on what data we collect, and how this can travel across organisational boundaries to provide seamless and coordinated care.This is a call for nurses and midwives to get involved: read the guidance and start those conversations!To learn more about this work join our free webinar on 2nd October, where we’ll be discussing the guidance and the fundamentals of good nursing and midwifery documentation:https://lnkd.in/eSv6sexV

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Recently Ivan facilitated 'Shaping Our Tomorrow', a two day conference which hosted over 200 nursing and midwifery leaders from NHS Fife, designed to envision the future of nursing and midwifery in Fife. It is refreshing to see an organisation investing in what the future looks like on a practical level and the subsequent report is a declaration of the Trust's commitment to creating a thriving healthcare environment where every member feels valued, supported, and empowered.Janette Keenan, Director of Nursing at NHS Fife said, "Our gatherings took place against a backdrop of significant challenges, including financial constraints and workforce pressures that test our resilience daily. Yet, it is precisely in these trying times that our commitment to care, innovation, and excellence becomes most vital."Through engaging discussions, innovation labs, and reflective sessions, we explored the pillars of a flourishing culture—vitality, learning and growth, teamwork and psychological safety, and the profound sense of Ubuntu,meaning "I am because we are.""NHS Fife has fully embraced the principles of building a thriving culture and the 'Shaping Our Tomorrow' report has been received incredibly positively by the wider team. This is one one of the most impactful projects we have worked on to date; by investing in what a thriving team looks like now, the team at NHS Fife has the opportunity to not only attract and retain the best staff, but to change the face of what the culture of nursing and midwifery looks like on a national level. Their vision describes a future culture that the rest of the world needs to get on board with." #nhs #healthcare #nursing #thrivingteams

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I’ve often spoken about the pressing issue of nursing shortages worldwide, and these World Health Organization figures reiterate this, estimating a shortage of 4.5 million nurses by 2030.WHO’s Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery provides a roadmap emphasizing four key policy areas to remedy this challenge: education, jobs, leadership, and service delivery. At CGFNS International, Inc., we, too, are committed to supporting this vital workforce advocating for improved careers and lives for these professionals by promoting enhanced career mobilization, innovative healthcare systems, and enhanced professional development programs. Achieving these steps is crucial to establishing an industry fit for our world.https://lnkd.in/ewFCMnNR#WHO #Nursing #Workforce #Healthcare

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Highlighting the Integral Role of Nursing and Midwifery in Global Healthcare 🌐💉 Nurses provide autonomous and collaborative care across diverse settings, promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for the sick and vulnerable. Despite being the unsung heroes on healthcare's front lines, there's a global shortage that's expected to rise with population growth.Nurses make up nearly 50% of the global health workforce, yet also account for half of the 4 million health worker shortage. This gap is especially critical in low- and middle-income countries, where initiatives are expanding services to underserved communities, emphasizing the need for trained nurses.Led by Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu, Nursing and Midwifery at WHO play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare. WHO's Department of Human Resources for Health works to integrate nursing services globally, providing evidence-based information, capacity building, and fostering collaborations to address the pressing need for healthcare workers. 🏥💙 #Nursing #Midwifery #GlobalHealthcare #WHO #HealthUnits #MedicalBilling #RCM

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"Saudi Nursing & Midwifery Scope of Practice" has been published, so what is next?A colleague of mine asked me what is a scope of practice and why do we need it? Well, Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by INC (2016) is the range of roles, functions, responsibilities, and activities that a registered/licensed professional is educated for, competent in, and authorized to perform. In summary, scope of practice is guiding all nursing professional practices. Therefore developing nursing job descriptions and competencies should take into consideration the national nursing scope of practice to guide the development. Having nursing scope of practice also means that nurses are responsible and accountable by law and ethical code of conduct to abide by, so our nursing practice is unified and legislated. After publishing our Nursing & Midwifery Scope of Practice what should we do? I believe that now all nursing leaders and nursing affairs at all healthcare facilities In Saudi should review the national "Nursing & Midwifery Scope of Practice" and work on evaluating their nursing documents to ensure that the institutional nursing legal/practice documents are aligned with the "Nursing & Midwifery Scope of Practice". Second, application of scope of practice standards for registered nurses/midwives and technicians must occur at all levels. To not be very detailed this time, I will talk later about the domains and standards of the scope and put some examples of how each standard could be implemented. Your contribution is highly appreciated and welcomed.

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NMC puts forward proposals for advanced practice regulationThe Nursing and Midwifery Council has put forward recommendations on how it would like to regulate advanced practice nursing, as part of a major review.#nurse #nurses #nursing #health #healthcare #nmc #regulation #advancednursepractitioners #anps #advancedpractice #advancedclinicalpractice https://lnkd.in/eaqXFkNV

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Dear Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC),I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent imposition of restrictive verification rules that infringe upon the human rights of nurses. As a dedicated member of the nursing profession, I believe it is essential to address this issue and advocate for the protection of our rights rather than imposing additional barriers that hinder our practice.It is disheartening to witness the NMC, an organization entrusted with upholding professional standards and advocating for nurses' rights, implement regulations that undermine our autonomy and dignity. The imposition of burdensome verification requirements not only creates undue stress and hardship for nurses but also impedes our ability to provide timely and effective care to those in need.As frontline healthcare workers, we rely on the NMC to be our ally and advocate, fighting alongside us to protect our rights and promote a supportive and enabling environment for nursing practice. Instead, these verification rules feel like an unnecessary obstacle, pitting the regulatory body against the very professionals it is meant to serve.I urge the NMC to reconsider these punitive measures and instead prioritize collaborative approaches that empower nurses and uphold their fundamental rights. By engaging in dialogue with stakeholders, including nurses themselves, the NMC can develop solutions that address concerns around competence and accountability without resorting to heavy-handed tactics that erode trust and goodwill.Furthermore, I implore the NMC to adopt a proactive stance in championing the rights of nurses, both within the profession and in broader society. This includes advocating for fair working conditions, equitable access to resources and opportunities, and recognition of the invaluable contributions nurses make to healthcare delivery.In conclusion, I urge the NMC to reevaluate its approach to verification and refocus its efforts on supporting and advocating for nurses rather than imposing punitive measures that undermine our rights and dignity. Together, we can work towards a future where nurses feel respected, valued, and empowered to fulfill their vital role in promoting health and well-being for all.NMC Healthcare nursingand midwifery

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Championing International Nurses in the UK!International nurses are the backbone of UK healthcare - a truth the NMC acknowledges. Enter the NMC's new initiative: a forum for international nursing and midwifery associations (INMAs). It's a progressive step in bolstering support and understanding for internationally educated nurses and midwives who enrich our health service.This forum will convene twice yearly, creating a bridge between INMAs and the NMC. The goal? To deepen insights into the lived experiences of these professionals and to shape strategic, empathetic policies. It's not just a meeting - it's a commitment to action and inclusion.The first of these pioneering meetings unfolds today, underpinned by a shared purpose: to ensure a supportive, respectful work environment for all. It's time to celebrate the diversity and dedication these professionals bring to the UK. Expect robust discussions, fresh perspectives, and meaningful outcomes.#NMC #InternationalNurses #HealthcareHeroes

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Championing International Nurses in the UK!International nurses are the backbone of UK healthcare - a truth the NMC acknowledges. Enter the NMC's new initiative: a forum for international nursing and midwifery associations (INMAs). It's a progressive step in bolstering support and understanding for internationally educated nurses and midwives who enrich our health service.This forum will convene twice yearly, creating a bridge between INMAs and the NMC. The goal? To deepen insights into the lived experiences of these professionals and to shape strategic, empathetic policies. It's not just a meeting - it's a commitment to action and inclusion.The first of these pioneering meetings unfolds today, underpinned by a shared purpose: to ensure a supportive, respectful work environment for all. It's time to celebrate the diversity and dedication these professionals bring to the UK. Expect robust discussions, fresh perspectives, and meaningful outcomes.#NMC #InternationalNurses #HealthcareHeroes

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