NURSING SERVICES MANUAL - AIIMS - New Delhi - 1st Edition - 2021

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Nursing Services Manual for All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, presenting the framework for nursing work in a large tertiary care hospital. It sets guidance on job responsibilities, code of conduct, duty timings, dress code, leave rules, ward procedures, handover and taking over, record keeping, and infection control. It also covers workplace violence, sexual harassment, disaster management, fire safety, nursing in-service education, nursing informatics, disciplinary proceedings, patient safety, and COVID-19 resources.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages91

Reading Time3 h 49 min

AccessFree to download

Nursing Profession-an overview

Nursing Services at AIIMS-Overview

Job Responsibilities of nursing professionals

Code of Conduct for nursing professionals

Duty Timings

Dress Code

Leave Rules

Admission, Discharge & Misc. Ward Procedures

Handing and Taking Over

Record Keeping

Hospital Infection Control Programme at AIIMS

Workplace Violence

Sexual Harassment at workplace

Disaster Management

Fire Safety in Hospital

Nursing In-service Education

Nursing Informatics at AIIMS

Disciplinary Proceedings

Patient Safety

COVID-19: Resources for Nursing Officers

Appendix

NURSING SERVICES MANUAL AIIMS, New Delhi NURSING SERVICES MANUAL All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India NURSING SERVICES MANUAL AIIMS, New Delhi, India Editors 􀁸 Ms. Kamlesh Chandelia, Chief Nursing Officer, AIIMS 􀁸 Dr. Anoop Daga , Officer I/c, Hospital In-service Education Co-Editors 􀁸 Ms. Rebecca Herald 􀁸 Ms. Srinithya Raghavan 􀁸 Ms. J. Subbulakshmi First Edition Year of Publication: 2021 Published by: Office of Chief Nursing Officer All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 􀁸 Ms. Kamlesh Chandelia, Chief Nursing Officer, AIIMS 􀁸 Ms. Hanumati Devi, NS, NIE 􀁸 Ms. Kaushalya Mann, DNS 􀁸 Ms. Violet Sheela Moss, DNS 􀁸 Ms. Rebecca Herald, Nursing In-service Educator, Hospital 􀁸 Ms. Srinithya Raghavan, Nursing In-service Educator, Hospital 􀁸 Ms. J. Subbulakshmi, Nursing In-service Educator, Hospital 􀁸 Ms. Anjalidevi. M. Nursing In-service Educator, NSC 􀁸 Ms. Nisha Thomas, Nursing In-service Educator, CTC 􀁸 Ms. Dainy Thomas, Nursing In-service Educator, CTC 􀁸 Ms. Sunita Sansanwal, Senior Nursing Officer, Hospital 􀁸 Ms. Archna Singh, Senior Nursing Officer, NSC 􀁸 Ms. Pratima Noel Dass, Senior Nursing Officer, NSC 􀁸 Ms. Sushmita Pasi, Nursing Officer, NSC 􀁸 Mr. Uma Shanker Agrawal, Nursing Officer, Dr. BRAIRCH 􀁸 Ms. Preethy S. , Nursing Officer, NIS, Hospital 􀁸 Mr. Raghunathan N. , Nursing Officer, NIS, Hospital 􀁸 Dr. Anoop Daga, Additional Professor, Hospital Administration 􀁸 Dr. Anant Gupta, Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration 􀁸 Dr. Charan Raj, Senior Resident, Hospital Administration 􀁸 Dr. Kshitija Singh, Senior Resident, Hospital Administration From The Director’s Desk It gives me a great pride and joy in presenting the Nursing Services Manual for All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi. Knowledge gained through education has been the driving force for progress of mankind. This coupled with human experience has helped to provide quality care. The workforce of nurses is an extremely vital component of healthcare and they act as direct interface between the hospital and patients. Working in a large tertiary care institute places several demands upon them for efficient discharge of their responsibilities. This manual provides guidance to all the issues encompassing job responsibilities, code of conduct, nursing organization, leave rules, ward management and information on various aspects of nursing services. I am sure that this manual will provide a fresh and engaging perspective on the aforementioned subjects for all the nursing manpower. Dr. Randeep Guleria Director All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi From The Medical Superintendent’s Desk Greetings! I am honored to be able to write the foreword for Nursing Services manual, AIIMS. The excellent writing and contents of the manual cover issues applicable to various facets of nursing services, which are commonly faced in healthcare settings. AIIMS Hospital has the legacy of keeping highest standards of Nursing Care. Indeed, on any given day, nursing professionals handles a wide array of responsibilities ranging from patient care, ward management, human resources, facilities management, as well as attendants’management This manual is aimed at standardizing the administrative policies & procedures with respect to nursing services, assisting in training new staff and having information readily available to the nursing fraternity. I congratulate the nursing in-service education team of AIIMS for their commitment and effort for bringing out this manual. Dr. D. K. Sharma Medical Superintendent All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi From The Chief Nursing Officer’s Desk Nursing services forms an integral part of any health care facility. Nursing task force is considered the backbone of patient care. This Nursing Services Manual aims at providing a positive resource to nurses, so that they

FAQs

What topics are covered in the AIIMS Nursing Services Manual?

The manual covers nursing profession overview, AIIMS nursing services, job responsibilities, code of conduct, duty timings, dress code, leave rules, ward procedures, handover, record keeping, and infection control. It also includes safety, education, informatics, disciplinary proceedings, and COVID-19 resources.

Does the manual address nursing ethics and workplace conduct?

Yes. It includes a dedicated section on code of conduct for nursing professionals, as well as chapters on workplace violence and sexual harassment at workplace.

How does the manual support training and implementation of nursing services?

It provides guidance to standardize administrative policies and procedures for nursing services, and it includes information on nursing in-service education. The manual is intended to assist training new staff and keep key information readily available to nursing personnel.

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