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Nursing News – 17th October 2012

October 17 2012

Final year of life

It has recently been reported that the final year of a dying patient’s life will cost the NHS an average of £7,400 if they require hospital care. Although the bill covers care over that period, it is mostly allocated to emergency treatment in the final month. The Nuffield Trust conducted the study based on the care of 73,000 people and comes during a time of controversy over the way hospitals are apparently withdrawing treatment from patients deemed to be dying to reduce costs. The report found that nine out of ten people go into hospital in their last months of life. Dr Martin Bardsley, Nuffield researcher, said: “People are very vulnerable in the last months of their lives and achieving appropriate and well-coordinated care across health and social care is critical. Given the financial climate, this type of analysis is critical now more than ever if more value for patients is to be extracted from public funds”.

Shock killer

Researchers from the University Clinic of Rostock in Northern Germany have discovered how a surprise discovery, good or bad, might kill you. The scientists say the news or event can cause the body to release large amounts of stress hormones including adrenaline, which narrows the main arteries supplying blood to the heart. This in turn paralyses the hearts main pumping chamber causing a similar body reaction as a heart attack. Those most at risk from this condition are women who have just gone through the menopause and whether its good or bad news makes no difference. Dr Christoph Nienaber, director of cardiology at the university, said: “These patients suffer under a heavy emotional load, either positive or negative. Their hearts literally break. It usually happens within minutes to an hour of hearing the news.”

Electric pants

A new product designed to prevent bedsores in severely ill or immobile patients has been unveiled. ‘Smart-e-Pants’ have been developed to stimulate muscles, which in turn will relieve pressure and boost blood supply to the buttock. Half a million Britons suffer from bedsores each year and although often dismissed as a minor issue, can lead to fatal complications if left untreated. The pants look like normal underwear but have mini electrodes in little pockets on them. A trial of 33 very ill patients found that those who wore the Smart-e-Pants four days a week for up to two months suffered no bedsores. The pants give tiny electric shocks for ten seconds every ten minutes for 12 hours a day. Although the pants are likely to cost hundreds of pounds a pair, it could save the NHS tens of thousands treating bedsores. A large scale trial is yet to take place but the pants have been proved safe and have been approved by both patients and nurses who have used them in the development.

Patients Sue Staff Agency Over Infection

September 5 2012

Recruitment International has reported on this interesting legal case of a group of patients who contracted Hepatitis C while being treated by an agency hospital technician.

 

HepatitisC-infected Exeter Hospital patients seek to sue staffing agency

Four people claiming they were infected with hepatitis C while patients at Exeter Hospital are asking a judge to allow them to sue the staffing agency that hired a hospital worker charged with spreading the disease.

Through Portsmouth attorney Michael Rainboth, the four patients are asking a Rockingham County Superior Court judge to allow them to add Triage Staffing Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska, as a new defendant. The four patients filed an 11-count lawsuit against Exeter Hospital and, due to new information, now wish to also hold Triage responsible, Rainboth said.

Triage has not yet been served with the suit and therefore hasn’t responded.

Elaine Michaud, from the Manchester law firm of Devine Millimet, is representing Exeter Hospital. A call to her office Friday was referred to Exeter Hospital, which has consistently declined to comment about all pending litigation.

Rainboth’s clients allege they contracted hepatitis C in the hospital’s cardiac cauterization laboratory due to drug diversion by hospital technician David Kwiatkowsi. Federal prosecutors have called Kwiatkowski, 33, a “serial infector” and allege he stole anesthetic drugs intended for patients, injected himself, then returned contaminated needles that were then used on patients.

Kwiatkowi tested positive for hepatitis C in 2010 and the same strain of the disease has been found in more than 30 Exeter Hospital patients, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.

Rainboth’s clients allege Exeter Hospital failed to prevent the spread of hepatitis C by an employee, failed to prevent drug diversion, was negligent when hiring Kwiatkowki, and negligent with regard to his training and supervision.

The infected patients now accuse Triage Staffing of negligent hiring, training and supervision. They accuse Triage of wanton and reckless conduct by retaining Kwiatkowski when the staffing company knew, or should have known, he was addicted to drugs, had hepatitis C and had been previously fired from several hospitals for causes including drug diversion.

Triage placed Kwiatkowski at Exeter Hospital in April 2011, and hospital officials have said he passed a criminal background check and drug test.

Rainboth’s clients seek enhanced damages from the hospital and Triage Staffing

Nursing Personnel, as one of the leading nursing agencies in the UK, takes pride in its stringent checking and monitoring procedures for all, its staff. This case highlights how patient’s lives can be put at risk through not following a complete comprehensive set of checking procedures which we carry out on all our staff.

Nursing Personnel Launches Television Advertising Campaign

July 25 2012

Nursing Personnel are thrilled to announce the start of a television advertising campaign for Home Care on Sky News, History and Yesterday channels.

As a provider of doctors, nurses, and healthcare assistants into medical facilities, Nursing Personnel are able to work with you to find the right package to suit your medical and personal requirements.   Home Care provides you with the one-to-one assistance you need to remain in the comfort and surroundings you love.

The breadth of our experience in the medical industry allows us to offer a variety of options to you.

New Parents: Bringing home a new baby is an exciting time but if you feel slightly apprehensive or just need an extra pair of hands, why not considering our New Parent package.  We can provide you with a maternity nurse or a qualified nurse depending on your personal and medical needs, to help you enjoy this amazing time.

Hospital to Home:  Being discharged from hospital to the comfort of your own home is exactly the right medicine for your recovery but if you need extra support our Hospital to Home package could assist you.  We can provide a carer to assist with the little day-to-day tasks or support a high level of medical care.

Daily Personal:  Immobility and illness can make daily tasks exhausting and hard to complete.  Our Daily Personal package will take care of everything, whether it be assisting you in your hygiene and dressing routine, organising medication, or providing company on an outing.

Palliative:  Dignity during your diagnosis, treatment, cure or eventual passing is of the utmost importance during life-threatening illness.  Our Palliative package is there to support you and your family through a difficult time by providing medical, personal and emotional care.

Holiday:  Going on holiday can be a welcome break from illness whether you are suffering or caring for someone who is.  If you would like a carer to travel with you to ensure your break is a relaxing one, our Holiday package can help you.  Your carer will be happy to travel within or outside the UK, for business or leisure.

Live-In:  Remaining in your home during illness or continued immobility can be made easier by having a carer to assist at all times.  Our Live In package ensures your daily tasks, medical care, and night-time support is covered to give you peace of mind.

Complex:  Progressive or long-term conditions with complex medical care requirements can be supported in your own home.  Our Complex package will be tailored to your specific needs and can be adapted as your situation changes.  Our team are fully trained in all medical conditions and treatment programmes.

 

Doctors and Nurses Face Salary Cuts

July 22 2012

Doctors and nurses could be forced to take pay cuts and work longer hours under NHS plans to save money.  Other measures drawn up by 19 hospital trusts in England would also see employees losing some of their holiday and not being paid for overtime.  Managers behind these plans claim they are the only way to avert a funding crisis.

Access to a leaked document suggests cutting salaries by five per cent, restricting overtime payments, cutting annual holiday by two days and making staff work for an extra 25 minutes per day.

Jeannett Martin of The Royal College of Nursing commented that the proposals could cause “serious implications for the recruitment and retention of staff … and patient care.”

A BMA spokesperson said: “This is not how successful and sustainable efficiencies are going to be achieved.”




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