Nursing Schools need to establish information systems for nursing security events

Nursing Schools need to establish information systems for nursing security events. This is one of the conclusions reached by Song and Guo (2019) in their study entitled “What influences nursing safety event reporting among nursing interns?: Focus group study.” This study caught our attention, and it has served as a basis for reflecting on the… Continue reading

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The contributions of Healthcare Assistants towards the patient experience

Healthcare assistants (HCAs) are a longstanding part of the healthcare workforce, particularly at the interface between health and social care. Healthcare assistants have been used in areas where there is pressure to cut costs for example caring for people with complex needs or who are vulnerable. In UK (DH 2012, Francis 2013) and Ireland (Health… Continue reading

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Learning Non-Technical Skills in Joint Simulations with Professionals

 In the Health and Social Care faculty of Saimaa University of Applied Sciences more attention has been paid to practicing multiprofessional co-operation during nursing education. For example, in autumn 2018 a joint multiprofessional simulation training was held with the Accident and Emergency unit of South Karelia Central Hospital and the Social and health care district.… Continue reading

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Regulations on management quality improvement and patient safety in health and care services in Norway

In January 1, 2017, a new regulation on management and quality improvement came into force within the Norwegian healthcare service. The regulation is a new and improved version of a previous regulation for the same purpose. The Ministry of Health wishes to focus on some key challenges within the Norwegian healthcare services. Among other things,… Continue reading

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Virtual Learning Center and Its Effect on Learning

A virtual learning center is an online learning platform that uses computer software to partake in a web-based educational platform. Even though this method of teaching and learning has been accepted with mixed feelings, studies have demonstrated that there is a growing demand for virtual learning centers on a global scale. Designed to address the… Continue reading

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