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COVID-19: infection prevention and control advice for all healthcare settings
The government has issued advice for all healthcare workers
20 Mar 2020
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Novel coronavirus: how to spot suspected cases
New government guidance for nurses stresses importance of infection control measures
11 Feb 2020
Assessment and management of fever in young children
Updated guidance aims to help nurses assess and manage fever in children aged under five
31 Jan 2020
Sepsis Six update: the important changes every nurse needs to know about
UK Sepsis Trust reviews first step in its screening and management tool
11 Oct 2019
Asthma management: how nurses can help prevent attacks
Update from the British Thoracic Society and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
16 Sep 2019
Preventing and treating surgical site infections: what nurses need to know
Updated NICE guidance deals with antiseptic skin preparation, antibiotics and wound closure
27 Aug 2019
Updated Lyme disease guidance: what nurses need to know
NICE guidelines say erythema migrans rash should prompt diagnosis without a blood test
31 Jul 2019
Recognising, assessing and responding to child abuse and neglect
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence offers guidance on supporting individuals
18 Jun 2019
Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy: diagnosis, care and respect
Guidance on miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy focuses on diagnosis and sensitive care
06 Jun 2019
Sepsis guidance: what nurses are now required to do
Compliance has become mandatory for all NHS trusts in England
09 Apr 2019
NICE issues guidance on decision-making and mental capacity
This guidance reflects concerns about the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
30 Oct 2018
Identifying and treating Lyme disease: new NICE guidelines
Caused by bites from infected ticks, Lyme disease requires prompt treatment to avoid...
24 May 2018
Pain management in children
Summary and nursing implications of the latest updates to clinical practice.
20 Apr 2018
Dignity in healthcare for people with learning disabilities
The RCN’s latest edition of its guidance Dignity in Health Care for People with Learning...
15 Feb 2018
NICE guidance on intermediate care and reablement
NICE has issued new guidelines on intermediate care, including reablement, and how to...
09 Jan 2018
Recognise and respond to child abuse and neglect
Read our summary of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance to help...
03 Nov 2017
Delirium
Read our clinical update on an RCN campaign to help nurses spot the signs of delirium.
23 Oct 2017