Sharps safety guidance
The Royal College of Nursing has published a document on sharps safety in health and social care settings focusing on the prevention and management of sharps injuries.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/rcn-sharps-safety-uk-pub-010-596
Malaria guidance update
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its annual guidance on malaria prevention. Developed by the Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention, this includes further revision of the insect bite avoidance section, emphasising the increasing importance of these measures. It is key that health professionals advising on travel stay up to date with changes to this document.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/malaria-prevention-guidelines-for-travellers-from-the-uk#full-publication-update-history
Measles guidance
UKHSA has published an information flyer titled ‘Measles: don't let your child catch it’. The flyer addresses common questions about measles and the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine that protects against the disease and is designed to display in schools, GP surgeries and walk-in centres. Copies can be ordered for free.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/measles-dont-let-your-child-catch-it-flyer-for-schools
Immunisation webinars for primary care
Recordings of immunisation training webinars developed by UKHSA London are available for immunisers to support access to online update training, covering a variety of topics including incomplete immunisation schedules, polio booster campaign and adverse events.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-update-webinars-for-primary-care-immunisers
Prevention and management of diabetic foot
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published updated guidance on preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes.
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng19
PCN Live is back
Primary Care Nursing Live is returning in person on 15th March in London. Brought to you by Practice Nursing and Independent Nurse, Primary Care Nursing Live is the leading educational event for nursing working in general practice, providing insightful sessions on key issues in primary care. Topics covered include asthma, vaccination, diabetes and much more. All sessions are CPD certified. Register to attend for free at the link below.
https://www.primarycarenursinglive.com
CPD
MA Healthcare, the publisher of Practice Nursing, offers a revalidation resource for both nurses and midwives. CPD Launchpad offers a free e-portfolio to help you record your CPD and practice hours, as well as a wide range of content to promote reflection. You can register and use CPD Launchpad straight away, and if you're a subscriber to Practice Nursing, you can access extra content to help build up your personal CPD hours. Register at CPD-Launchpad.co.uk