Important message: British National Formulary (BNF70) and the Children’s British National Formulary (BNFC 2015)
British National Formulary, February 2016
Please be advised that due to errors contained within the previously distributed hard copy version of the British National Formulary (BNF70) and the BNFC (2015) that serious patient safety incidents have been reported through the national reporting and learning system (NRLS).
An adhesive addendum will be produced at the end of February to be placed on the front of all hard copies and where Trusts have distributed copies in house, they should consider re-calling all copies.
All Practitioners are reminded that the most current up to date accurate version of the BNF and BNFC can be accessed via the electronic site here.
You can also access this via the following links
· Via Medicines complete – please click here for further details
· Via NICE evidence summaries – please click here
· Via NICE BNF app – please click here for further details
Lancashire Care Libraries
Thursday, 4 February 2016
NHS stops people who have visited areas hit by Zika virus giving blood
NHS stops people who have visited areas hit by Zika virus giving blood
Health service bars those who have been to countries widely affected by the virus from donating blood for four weeks
People who have travelled to countries affected by the Zika virus will not be allowed to donate blood for four weeks after returning home, the NHS has said.
Zika, which the World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency of international concern, is spread through mosquitoes but there have been a handful of cases of the virus believed to have been sexually transmitted, the most recent in Texas.
Health service bars those who have been to countries widely affected by the virus from donating blood for four weeks
People who have travelled to countries affected by the Zika virus will not be allowed to donate blood for four weeks after returning home, the NHS has said.
Zika, which the World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency of international concern, is spread through mosquitoes but there have been a handful of cases of the virus believed to have been sexually transmitted, the most recent in Texas.
Guardian
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Confidential inquiry into premature deaths of people with a learning disability
Confidential inquiry into premature deaths of people with a learning disability
This research found that 1,238 children and adults die across England every year because they are not getting the right health care.
This research found that 1,238 children and adults die across England every year because they are not getting the right health care.
NHS Networks
HEE seeks views on new nursing support role
HEE seeks views on new nursing support role
Health Education England (HEE) is keen to hear views on a new nursing support role, which will work alongside health care support workers and fully-qualified registered nurses to deliver hands on care, focusing on ensuring patients continue to get the compassionate care they deserve.
Health Education England (HEE) is keen to hear views on a new nursing support role, which will work alongside health care support workers and fully-qualified registered nurses to deliver hands on care, focusing on ensuring patients continue to get the compassionate care they deserve.
NHS Networks
Four in 10 hospitals told to improve care for the dying
Four in 10 hospitals told to improve care for the dying
Watchdog’s data reveals end-of-life care falls below expected standards at 74 NHS hospitals in England, including seven rated as inadequate
More than 40% of hospitals offer indifferent or poor care for the dying, according to the latest data seen by the Guardian, which highlights huge variability between the way NHS facilities deal with the inevitability of death.
Data from the Care Quality Commission supplied to the Guardian reveals the differences across England. Eight hospitals have been rated as outstanding for their end-of-life care – three of them are children’s hospitals (Alder Hey, Great Ormond Street and Sheffield) – and 94 have been classified as good. But 67 hospitals require improvement and seven are inadequate.
Watchdog’s data reveals end-of-life care falls below expected standards at 74 NHS hospitals in England, including seven rated as inadequate
More than 40% of hospitals offer indifferent or poor care for the dying, according to the latest data seen by the Guardian, which highlights huge variability between the way NHS facilities deal with the inevitability of death.
Data from the Care Quality Commission supplied to the Guardian reveals the differences across England. Eight hospitals have been rated as outstanding for their end-of-life care – three of them are children’s hospitals (Alder Hey, Great Ormond Street and Sheffield) – and 94 have been classified as good. But 67 hospitals require improvement and seven are inadequate.
Guardian
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Faith at end of life: public health resource for professionals
Faith at end of life: public health resource for professionals
Public Health England published guidance for professionals, providers and commissioners on the importance of faith at the end of life.
Public Health England published guidance for professionals, providers and commissioners on the importance of faith at the end of life.
NHS Networks
Devolution could undermine existing health and social care integration, MPs warn
Devolution could undermine existing health and social care integration, MPs warn
Devolution of healthcare powers to local authorities must not be allowed to undermine existing NHS efforts to integrate health and social care, MPs have warned.
Devolution of healthcare powers to local authorities must not be allowed to undermine existing NHS efforts to integrate health and social care, MPs have warned.
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