Clinical governance: implementing a change in workplace practice

Reid, W.

Professional Nurse 17(12): 734-737

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130
PMID: 12229049
Document Number: 543558
The development of a draft guideline on confirming placement of nasogastric tubes laid the basis for a senior nurse to use the principles of clinical governance to lead an improvement in practice. Key factors included risk management, dissemination of draft guidelines reflecting current evidence and changing practice. Good communication was vital to the project.

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