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“The Front Line Is Shrinking:” Nurses Re-Imagine Nursing at the #NurseHack4Health Hackathon

Health Populi

The solution built a QR code embedded with the patient’s full data (clinical, social determinants, and other relevant bits of information to complete the patient’s profile) with a designated caregiver at both ends of the transfer — from the originating site to the admission site.

Hospital 127
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Primary care news round-up (10th October to 16th October 2024)

Practice Index

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: “An overly complex system of healthcare regulation and oversight is no good for patients or providers. We will overhaul the system to make it effective and efficient, to protect patient safety.” The regional BMA also raised concerns. Meanwhile, the overall waiting list increased to 7.64