Nursing - News December 27, 2012

This can't happen again (Malvern Gazette)
The families of 38 people who suffered "appalling" failings in care from Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospital Trust say it must never happen again.

Elder President Bush In Intensive Care (GPB)
Though he is reportedly alert and enjoying a "running banter" with his nurses, former President George H.W. Bush is in the intensive care unit at Houston's Methodist Hospital.

Main image for Bath nurses to display their vital work to the nation in new ITV1 series (This is Bath)
The first episode, which will be shown at 8.30pm on January 3, features Bath nurses Shonna Spreadbury and Karen Hunt, who both work for health provider Sirona, visiting and treating patients across the city.

Helipad dedicated to Steve Tolen (Feather River Bulletin)
The man has been a fixture in Plumas County's health care community for 37 years.

Beebe says National Guard helping ambulances (Daily Journal)
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe dispatched members of the National Guard to help ambulance companies and county officials deal with emergencies that popped up as snow and ice fell.

Child medical visits to be logged (Hillingdon Times)
All children who visit hospital accident and emergency departments or have out-of-hours GP consultations will be logged in a national database, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter has said.

Leukemia patient gets a super Christmas surprise (Missourian)
Some might call it the not-so-silent night of Holy Superheroes, Batman! all for one special little boy.

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