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Supplementary Prescribing in Mental Health
Manchester Mental Health and Social Care NHS Trust
A positive example of supplementary prescribing in mental health. Nurses that have obtained the NMC-recognised supplementary prescribing qualification receive further local training, to become supplementary prescribers working under the supervision of an independent prescriber (consultant). Within the parameters of a care plan, the supplementary prescribers can review, change and add additional medications.
As a result of the service patients can have their medication reviewed and changed relatively quickly rather than waiting to see their consultant. It is expected that this should reduce the rates of non-compliance, negative symptoms and side effects.
As prescribing issues are dealt with promptly, this service should also result in a reduced requirement for acute interventions (other benefits include professional development for nurses and a reduction in workload for doctors).
Young and Pregnant Service
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
A specific service for young parents under the age of 17 – offering support and maternity care during and after pregnancy. The service aims to support quantifiable improvements in fetal and maternal outcomes within this client group, in line with the national service framework guidelines/recommendations.
Not Missing the Point
Wirral Hospitals NHS Trust
Development of a prescriptive and consistent Trust-wide approach to the management of needle stick injuries, using a care pathway. Following guidance set by the Department of Health in relation to HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis. This process involves a
multi-disciplinary approach to the management of needle stick injuries, involving GUM, Infection Control, A&E, Occupational Health and Pharmacy.