District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures

District Nurses have to take into account the unique difficulties and challenges presented by working within the community setting. This manual presents a comprehensive, evidence based guide to a diverse range of clinical nursing procedures for district nurses and students at every stage of their career. The manual encompasses clinical procedures and guidelines for key aspects of district nursing practice - from assessment to drug administration, infection control, and wound care. The rationale for each action is clearly explained within each step-by-step guideline.

Elizabeth O’Brien is clinical team leader for district nursing in Croydon Primary Care Trust. She is involved in writing clinical guidelines clinical audit and benchmarking in connection with Croydon Primary Care Trust’s clinical governance agenda.

1. Assessment 2. Blood Glucose Monitoring 3. Bowel Management 4. Central Venous Catheter 5. Discharge Planning, Hospital Community 6. Drug Administration 7. Ear Syringing 8. Infection Control 9. Last Offices 10. Management of a Medical Emergency 11. Moving and Handling 12. Nutritional Support 13. Personal Hygiene 14. Stoma Management 15. Syringe Driver 16. Urinary Catheterisation 17. Venepuncture 18. Wound Management