Evaluating a new care planning system in nursing homes
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After an inspection of nursing home records in Somerset, England revealed inadequate care planning and record keeping, a new system was created to improve recordkeeping. The new system was tested in 7 Somerset nursing homes that easy for nurses to use and allowed for careful documentation of care.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Reducing the incidence of falls and hip fractures in care homes
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A pilot program to prevent hip fractures from falls in a British nursing home is described. Patients assessed as being at risk for falls wore pants with added hip-protection shells. Hip fractures were reduced using a program that combined the protective clothing with fall prevention management.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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How nurses can develop good patient information leaflets
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Techniques are described for creating patient information pamphlets. Tips include finding out what patients want to know, researching using information, and good writing techniques.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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