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The Role of District Nurses District Nurses deliver high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes or as close to their home as possible. Population.

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1 The Role of District Nurses District Nurses deliver high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes or as close to their home as possible. Population and caseload management. Swift response for specific health interventions. Support for those who are unwell, recovering or are at end of life. Alison WANT Central Cluster Lead

2 Tasks Undertaken Full nursing assessment of needs. Venepuncture. I.V antibiotics – infusion / bolus. Assess for equipment – Commode. – Hospital bed. – Pressure relief. Deliver specialist wound care. Palliative care. Falls prevention. Continence. Alison WANT Central Cluster Lead

3 Questions 1.Are district nurses well placed to meet the health needs of the elderly frail? 2.Can district nurses meet this need without support? 3.Are district nurses central to a team approach? Alison WANT Central Cluster Lead

4 Massive Organisational Change WHY? Alison WANT Central Cluster Lead

5 Extended Primary Care Cluster Lead District Nurse Team Leader Community Staff Nurse Healthcare Assistant District Nurse Team Leader Community Staff Nurse Healthcare Assistant Alison WANT Central Cluster Lead

6 Thursday Leg Club Alison WANT Central Cluster Lead


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