It is undeniable that nursing standards are critical in achieving positive patient outcomes. The care and quality of their work directly affects the operational and financial performance of every NHS organisation. We can learn from past failures and shape the future by sharing innovative best practice. It takes time to change a culture but, with effective legislation and support, we can reignite compassion and dedication. We look for this change not only on the ward but in training, management and regulation.

This briefing puts the spotlight on understanding nursing accountability in challenging times. It brings together presentations from leaders across the nursing profession, along with those involved in guaranteeing patient safety. It is undeniable that nursing standards are critical in achieving positive patient outcomes. The care and quality of their work directly affects the operational and financial performance of every NHS organisation. We can learn from past failures and shape the future by sharing innovative best practice. It takes time to change a culture but with effective legislation and support we can reignite compassion and dedication. We look for this change not only on the ward but in training, management and regulation. Nurses are key figures in driving up quality and patient safety and satisfaction. Dr Peter Carter OBE highlights the need for improved communication to assist in the sharing of innovation and best practice. This pack will support your learning and communication by sharing: policy pressures and how they will affect nursing valuable insights and lessons from past NMC fitness to practice panels the necessary role of inspection and regulation in driving up standards the tools necessary to demonstrate the link between quality and finance the latest systems and processes which enable you to implement and demonstrate quality assurance from ward to board best practice to overcome low levels of patient and staff confidence and satisfaction the latest in inspiring and effective workplace innovation - how to implement positive change without increased funds