Course: A Guide for Nurses on Meeting the Fundamental Care Needs of Patients in Hospital with COVID-19 and other Conditions

Fundamental care is defined by the International Learning Collaborative (ILC) as: “actions on the part of the nurse that respect and focus on a person’s essential needs to ensure their …

Why is mental health and emotional wellbeing included in the clinical guideline? The majority of nurses who responded to our survey thought that the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs …

In this video Glenn discusses his psychosocial needs while he was hospitalised with COVID-19. Glenn is interviewed by Professor David Richards, who demonstrates key common factors skills. Can you spot …

There is a separate section of the clinical guideline for nursing managers and leaders, including nurses leading clinical teams in infection prevention and control environments such as those required for …

Listen to Keri sharing her experience of being a patient in hospital with COVID-19. Hear how she praises the nurses and medical staff who cared for her. But also listen …

Listen to Fiona, a senior nurse leader, talk about why the fundamentals of care are so important and why people should undertake this course.

Why is communication included in the clinical guideline? Helping people with their fundamental care needs is underpinned by the relationship we develop between nurses and the people we care for. …