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In October the district nurses commenced working In
groups of six, according to their geographical visiting areas.
A total of six groups exist, Including Woodford and Wanstead.
This pattern of work structure benefits not only the patients
who receive a continuity of nursing care but the nurses who
become more familiar with the patient's social environment.
Each group meets one afternoon during the week, when patient
care and the following weeks programme of work are discussed.
The staff, at the end of the year, consisted of 37 nurses,
including three male nurses. The male nurses have patients
from all groups and relieve each other.
Student District Nurses
1 nurse undertook the Queen's Institute of District Nursing
Course and passed the examination.
State Enrolled Nurses
Two full-time and one part-time State Enrolled Nurses have
been appointed and are part of the total establishment, working
under the guidance of experienced district nurses. One fulltime
S.E.N, attended a *day release course" and passed the
examination for S.E.N.'s held by the Queen's Institute of
District Nursing. The second full-time S.E.N, is at present
attending a similar course.
Research Appreciation Course
Miss Fredman and Mrs. Miles attended a three day course
at Leicester University. This course had been arranged by the
University and the Queen's Institute of District Nursing.
Members attending the course came from Hospital, Industry,
Catering and Local Authority staffs.
Cervical Cytology
One district nurse was given instruction in taking cervical
smears, with a view to undertaking this type of work in the
patient's own home. This nurse decided to become a Student
Health Visitor and as a result, and until suitable staff are
trained, we are unable to offer this service to the community.
The Changing Face of Domiciliary Nursing
Two nurses attended a one-day Conference on this theme,
arranged by the Hritish Commonwealth Society.
The Use and Abuse of Dangerous Drugs
A one and a half day Study Conference was arranged by the
Royal College of Nursing and two of our nurses attended.