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Late Night Nursing Visits
Early in the year it became evident that this service
was essential to complement the Marie Curie Night Service.
Two Queen's trained nurses were appointed on a part-time
basis. They work later in the evenings, approximately 8 to 11 p.m.
Their duties include visiting terminal patients who require late
night sedation, also to give nursing care and settle the patients
for the night. This service gives extra support to families who
wish to care for their relatives in their own homes.
The Marie Curie Night Nursing Service has been used
consistently throughout the year, and served 15 patients. This is
a voluntary organisation for the welfare of the cancer patient, and
reimburses the Council for the cost of providing night nursing for
such patients.
District Nurse Training
Training for the National Certificate in District Nursing
has been continued in conjunction with Surrey County Council.
The three weeks theoretical training is taken at Ewell
Technical College, then practical nursing experience in the Kingston
area. Five nurses were trained during 1969.
Informal discussions have taken place with the staff of
Kingston Hospital on a revision in the General Nursing Council syllabus
for training, which is expected to commence in 1971.
Disposable Equipment
Disposable equipment is now available for use when possible.
This provided a higher standard of sterility than the previous method
of boiling equipment in the home.