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Dementia Care in Hospitals (RCN Development Programme / University of Worcester)

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, in collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has published a report on the programme about the role of nurses in dementia care. It investigates the need to … Continue reading →

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D:Kit Self-Assessment Resource Pack (DAA’s Right Care Call to Action to Create Dementia-Friendly Hospitals)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The D:Kit Self-Assessment resource has been compiled using a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of resources in order to support acute hospitals in meeting the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA)‘s Right Care Call to Action to Create Dementia-Friendly Hospitals. It reflects the National CQUIN for … Continue reading →

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“This is Me” Tool (Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The “This is Me” information tool supplies staff with summary information about the person with dementia as an individual, with unique needs, preferences, likes, dislikes and interests. The “This is Me” leaflet has been updated to give it wider relevance for people with dementia receiving … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute Hospitals, Alzheimer's Society, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Management of Condition, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, RCN, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged About Me Document, Department of Health's Information Strategy, Government’s Information Strategy, Information About the Person with Dementia, Ken Ridley: Northumberland Acute Care and Dementia Group, Northumberland Acute Care and Dementia Group, Power of Information, RCN Dementia Project, Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Snapshot of the Person with Dementia, This is Me, This is Me: Person-Centred Care | Leave a comment

Hospital Best Practice Examples: Care of People with Dementia in Hospital Settings (RCN)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

[A version of this item features in Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust), Volume 3 Issue 4, November 2012]. Summary The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) guide “Commitment to the care of people with dementia in general … Continue reading →

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Dementia Guide: Care of People with Dementia in Hospital Settings (RCN)

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

[A version of this item features in Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust), Volume 3 Issue 4, November 2012]. Summary This guide from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has been produced to help nursing staff care … Continue reading →

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National Workshop Series on Older People and People with Dementia (RCN)

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A workshop, developed by the RCN South East Region, will be presented at a number of UK centres. It is aimed at nurses working in hospitals and introduces the RCN‘s guidance, toolkits and learning resources on hospital care for older people … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), Management of Condition, National, NHS, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Proposed for Next Newsletter, Quick Insights, RCN, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Commitment to People with Dementia, RCN Dementia and Older People’s Projects, RCN Dementia Project, RCN South East Region, Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Safe Staffing, Safe Staffing for Older People (RCN), Safe Staffing for Older People in Hospitals, Safe Staffing for Older People’s Wards, Safe Staffing Toolkit, Staffing (Hospitals) | Leave a comment

RCN Resource Page on Dementia and Diversity

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 4, November 2011]. Abstract This web page is another section of the online resources developed to support the RCN Dementia Project. It provides links … Continue reading →

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