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The CNO Bulletin - June 2003

News from the Chief Nursing Officer for all NHS nurses, midwives and health visitors

Contents

Top News

Identifying child abuse
Staff given a guidance booklet by the Government on how to identify potential cases of child abuse
Case study
How the guidance can be used – a possible scenario
First contact care
NHSU, the proposed NHS University, to provide nurses with opportunities to developing their skills and knowledge through First contact care

News in brief

The Digest

Did you see the news about…? If you missed an announcement or new development of interest to you, the chances are it could be listed in The Digest. Each month The Digest features subjects of note including where to obtain more information.

Mental health consultation
Reducing delays
Neonatal intensive care review
Guidance to prevent infection
New infant feeding recommendation
Tackling drugs
Doctors balloted
Antidepressants recommendation
Screening for diabetic retinopathy
Hepatitis B immunisations
Health Protection Agency
Grants for nursing from the Foundation of Nursing Studies
The Queen’s Institute Innovation and Creative Practice Awards
NHS Careers schools posters available
Support for workforce planning
Patient forums
Patient and Public Involvement pilots
IT in the NHS
Advice about operations abroad
Commissioning specialised services
UK national stockpile – patient group directions
Cancer equipment boost
Consent Order : Mental Health Act 1983
National prospective tonsillectomy audit
Healthcare practitioners
Prison health network
Prison Health Newsletter
Advanced nursing practice
Leadership database
Patient safety
New drug campaign launched
Health and education strategic partnerships launched
Building better healthcare awards
Health focus
Medical device alerts

Diary

Useful dates and events

Top

Voicepiece
Chief nursing officer Sarah Mullally talks about the strengthening of the international nursing and midwifery community

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