Require NHS staff who insert cannulas to have refresher training every 3 years.
National
·96 contributorsMany patients experience unnecessary pain, bruising, and distress when doctors or other NHS staff have difficulty inserting cannulas, often needing multiple attempts. In some cases, staff have even re-used the same needle, which is unsafe and increases the risk of infection.
Wes Streeting
Health Secretary
Infrequent cannulation skill decay
Three yearly mandatory NHS training reassessment
Improve NHS patient safety standards
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Require NHS staff who insert cannulas to have refresher training every 3 years.
National
Many patients experience unnecessary pain, bruising, and distress when doctors or other NHS staff have difficulty inserting cannulas, often needing multiple attempts. In some cases, staff have even re-used the same needle, which is unsafe and increases the risk of infection.
Infrequent cannulation skill decay
Three yearly mandatory NHS training reassessment
Improve NHS patient safety standards