Nursing Best Practice: What’s New in Preventing Most Frequent Complications

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This presentation by Kathy Mullin focuses on best practices in nursing, specifically regarding the prevention of complications in patients with hip fractures. Kathy discusses the importance of updated pathways and toolkits that provide nurses with evidence-based guidelines to ensure quality patient care. She emphasizes the significance of constant monitoring and assessment during the critical post-operative period, particularly for vulnerable patients who may have frail conditions. The talk highlights the role of nurses in a multidisciplinary approach to care, advocating for collaboration between healthcare professionals and effective communication with patients and their families. Key areas of focus include assessment and management of pain, nutrition, delirium prevention, bowel and bladder care, and skin integrity. Kathy underscores the importance of regular communication and teamwork to create a continuum of care that optimally supports patient recovery and rehabilitation. The session aims to equip nursing practitioners with the tools and knowledge required to enhance patient outcomes in a fractured hip population.

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