Trusts must listen to infection control nurses
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The inquiry into the mishandling of the fatal outbreak of Clostridium difficile at Stoke Mandeville Hospital has concluded that managers ignored the warnings of nurses in order to hit political targets. The report clearly shows errors made by the hospital trust authorities and highlights the poor working conditions for nurses, which left them unable to care for their patients properly.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Why are nurses still being attacked? Despite four years of zero tolerance, nurses still face abuse from patients
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Statistics show that nurses are four times more likely to be the victim of a physical assault than any other occupation despite a 4 year program by the British Department of Health to reduce violence against nurses. Nurses unions are calling for more stringent security measures and safety training for nurses.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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