The rise of the HCAs
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Health Care Assistants (HCAs) can be excellent support for nurses as senior nurses are able to delegate some of their tasks and allow them to fulfill their potential. Just as nurses are taking on tasks previously carried out by doctors, the role of HCAs is also growing and evolving. As long as they have the training, the back-up, and the knowledge of when to call on their seniors, assistants can offer a wide range of skills, and senior nurses can then take on more complex roles for themselves.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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We are people who can get things done
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Stroke is the biggest killer and the leading cause of disability in England. The National Health Service (NHS) Trust's three nurses have formed a rapid response team to improving the care, reducing the incidence of disability and death for stroke patients.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Creating a better work environment
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A nationwide programme, 'Enhancing the Healing Environment' will be launched in 2004 to help nurses transform the gloomy hospital environment into a cheerful and relaxing one. This would not only help patients to relax, but also improve staff performance.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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