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This document presents insights from Paula Kelly, a Nurse Consultant, on the pivotal role of community nursing services for children. It discusses the importance of generalist nursing skills, the flexibility required to meet diverse needs, and the influence of education and patient participation on outcomes. Highlighting historical lessons and future directions, the text underscores the necessity of high-quality care, continuity, and the need for nurses to take ownership of care quality. Essential strategies for improving health and well-being for children and young people are also explored.
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Response to Anne Walkers proposition. Paula Kelly Nurse Consultant Community Children’s Nursing Services. 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 1
In praise of the generalist Capacity Flexibility Focus Opportunity to spotlight nursing. 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 2
History-paying attention and learning from. 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 3
Where is our focus? 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 4
Influencing patient outcomes • Access to education • Participation and being heard. Reduced hospitalisation. Increased patient choice. Continuity of care. Quality of life- children, parents, carers & professionals. 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 5
Specialist –some pitfalls 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 6
The future High Quality Care for all: NHS next stage review final report. Healthy lives brighter future: The strategy for children and young peoples health. The future of Nursing and Midwifery: Commission of experts to improve quality. 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 7
“A future in which nurses take ownership of the quality of care, holding themselves and others to account for the delivery of the highest standards & having the authority, skills and mechanisms at their disposal to drive forward continuous quality improvement.” Department of Health CNO’S Directorate (2008) Framing the nursing and midwifery contribution-driving up the quality of care 01/04/2014 Paula Kelly March 09 Paula Kelly March 09 8
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