Who is Oliver McGowan? Oliver McGowan was a young man from Bristol, England, who had autism, learning disabilities and epilepsy. He was born on 24 November 1999 and tragically passed... read more →
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 Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)? It loomed in response to inconsistent aseptic practices that bestowed to healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), then Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) was developed in the... read more →
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 →
