Independent report on the regulation of advanced practice in nursing and midwifery
Nuffield Trust -Nurses and midwives are increasingly taking on more complex, autonomous and expert roles – commonly referred to as ‘advanced practice’. However, the application of this title and role type varies hugely and this area of practice is not currently regulated in the same way as other professional groups. With expectations and scale of the advanced practice role evolving at pace, the N ursing& Midwifery Council committed to a comprehensive review of advanced nurse practice, commissioning the Nuffield Trust to provide an independent view on the risks and benefits of professionally regulating this area o...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - May 12, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Regulation, governance and accountability Workforce and employment Source Type: news
Regulation revisited: advanced practice in nursing and midwifery
Alongside our report today on the regulation of advanced practice in nursing and midwifery, Billy Palmer describes how the UK ' s approach on this subject compares with what happens in other countries around the world. He explains there is no obvious, single solution to the regulation of advanced practice in nursing and midwifery in this country, but that the status quo is far from optimal. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Independent report on the regulation of advanced practice in nursing and midwifery
Nurses and midwives are increasingly taking on more complex, autonomous and expert roles – commonly referred to as ' advanced practice ' . But the application of this title and role type varies hugely and this area of practice is not currently regulated in the same way as other professional groups. With expectations and scale of the advanced practice role evolving at pace, the Nursing& Midwifery Council committed to a comprehensive review of advanced nurse practice, commissioning the Nuffield Trust to provide an independent view on the risks and benefits of professionally regulating this area of care. (Source: Current Aw...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ghana: 37 Military Hospital Nursing and Midwifery Training College Commences Sale of Online Admission E-Voucher
[GhanaToday] The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) wishes to inform the general public that the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, 37 Military Hospital has commenced the sale of online admission application e-vouchers for the 2023 Academic Year. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 11, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Study shows ‘consensus ’ for ‘specific regulation’ of advanced practice
Some form of ‘specific regulation’ for advanced practice in nursing and midwifery is needed, according to stakeholders informing a new study. Independent research carried out by the Nuffield Trust and commissioned by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) found that experienced nurses and midwives are increasingly taking on complex, autonomous, and expert roles. While the... Read moreThe post Study shows ‘consensus’ for ‘specific regulation’ of advanced practice appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - May 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Africa: Curbing the Alarming Rates of Maternal and Newborn Deaths - UNFPA and Partners Call for Urgent Action to Invest in Midwifery
[UNFPA] Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth; every 16 minutes, a baby is stillborn - most of these deaths are preventable with access to skilled midwives. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - May 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Liberia: Maryland Midwives Celebrate International Day of Midwife
[New Dawn] Maryland County -- Midwives from health facilities in Maryland County, south-east Liberia, have joined the world midwives to celebrate International Midwife Day. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 9, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Rwanda: Rwanda to Get First Midwifery Center of Excellence
[New Times] The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced plans to partner with the Rwanda Association of Midwives (RAM) to set up the country's first-ever midwifery center of excellence. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 8, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Sudan: Midwives Scramble to Ensure Safe Deliveries Amid Violence in Sudan
[UN News] As catastrophe grips Sudan, the UN agency for reproductive health is stepping up support, with midwives playing a key role in helping provide safe deliveries amid growing violence. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - May 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
500 NHS nurses from Nigeria could be struck off over 'fraudulent or incorrect' exam results
Over 500 Nigerian nurses and midwives working in the UK may have used 'fraudulent or incorrect' exam results for their skill in drug calculations and clinical expertise, the regulator has said. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Canterbury midwifery course loses NMC approval in regulator first
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has withdrawn approval for a midwifery programme in Kent following ‘serious concerns’ with its delivery. The move, which is a first for the regulator, will mean that as of 10 May completing the midwifery course at Canterbury Christ Church University will no longer lead to registration as a midwife in... Read moreThe post Canterbury midwifery course loses NMC approval in regulator first appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - May 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
As catastrophe grips Sudan, heroic midwives help women deliver babies in a warzone
KHARTOUM, Sudan– “We are working all day every day across three hospitals. (Source: UNFPA News)
Source: UNFPA News - May 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
NHS workers must now get their money as soon as possible, says UNISON
Following the majority union vote in favour of accepting the government’s pay offer at the NHS staff council today (Tuesday), ministers and employers must ensure health workers get their money as soon as possible, says UNISON.
UNISON head of health Sara Gorton, who chairs the union group on the NHS staff council, said: “NHS workers will now want the pay rise they’ve voted to accept. The hope is that the one-off payment and salary increase will be in June’s pay packets.
“But health staff shouldn’t have needed to take action in the first place. Unions made clear to ministers last summer that Â...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - May 2, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Simon Jackson Tags: News Press release NHS NHS Agenda for Change nhs strikes Put NHS pay right Source Type: news
Midwives in England accept NHS pay offer
The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Liberia: ULCHS Receives Full Accreditation to Offer Basic Midwifery Program
[New Dawn] The University of Liberia College of Health Sciences (ULCHS) has received full accreditation from the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM) to offer direct entry to BSc in Midwifery. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 21, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
