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PL CNO (2001)10: The nursing contribution to the provision of comprehensive critical care for adults - a strategic programme of action

  • Document type:
    Professional Letter - Chief Nursing Officer
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    11 December 2001
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    2001
  • Series number:
    PL CNO (2001)10
  • Pages:
    1
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

This circular attaches a strategic programme for action which is hoped will give direction for future work required to ensure that the nursing workforce in acute hospitals has the appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the needs of patients with acute and critical illness regardless of where they are nursed.

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