Recent Developments in POVA, Adult Safeguarding and the Protection of Children Over the past few months there has been significant developments in the UK concerning the safeguarding and protection of... read more →
What is tissue viability? Tissue viability is a complex section or field in the healthcare environment which focuses on the health and integrity of the skin and underlying tissues. Primarily... read more →
What is a Ligature incident? Ligature incidents refer to situations where an individual uses a ligature, typically a rope, cord, ligature knife or other materials to self-harm or attempt suicide.... read more →
Why is suicide awareness important for healthcare professionals? Suicide awareness is of utmost importance for all healthcare professionals due to several reasons, which may include: Identification of Suicidal individuals... read more →
What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation which may lead to organ dysfunction. In the... read more →
What is self-harm? When we see the term self-harm, most times we think of a teenager who is in their depression phase harming themselves with knives or broken... read more →
What is a seizure? Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behaviour, consciousness or movement. What are the different types... read more →
Why is risk assessment crucial in the healthcare setting? The importance of risk assessment in the healthcare setting cannot be overstated enough; here are some key reasons why it is... read more →
