Strategic Framework for Role Expansion of Nurses and Midwives: Promoting Quality Patient Care

This strategic document sets policy direction for the enhancement of nursing and midwifery roles. It builds on the achievements of the past ten years for nursing and midwifery and is set within the context of clinical and regulatory standards. The Programme for Government 2011 and policy initiatives such as legislative changes for the introduction of nurse and midwife medication prescribing create significant opportunities toexpand the role of nurses and midwives in a proactive manner.   Click here to download   PDF 1.12MB

Multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria - including accessible formats

Information for patients and visitors on MDR bacteria and how to help prevent the spread of infection.Accessible formatsThe below document is available as a pdf and in accessible formats.�Accessible formats are alternatives to printed information, used by people who are blind or visually impaired. These accessible formats include HTML, audio and braille. �For audio and HTML copies please click on the links below. For braille copies please contact Caroline McGeary on 0300 555 0114.