An Innovative Example of a Nurse-led Respiratory Service in Tameside

Innovation can be defined as invention plus adoption, plus diffusion of an idea or process. In healthcare, it may be a novel idea, product, service or care pathway that has clear benefits when compared to what is currently done. Successful innovations often possess two key qualities: they are both usable and desirable¹.

Many NHS staff have great ideas for improving the system and patient experience. If we are to realise the benefits from this, we must create a culture where innovation can flourish, and where our staff and patients feel empowered to contribute to the innovation process and help make change happen

In her presentation, Ms Lorraine Phillips explores the developing role of the “traditional” respiratory nurse and how modern respiratory care is delivered.  She describes how the primary care team in Tameside has integrated with the Acute Respiratory Response Team to provide an early supportive discharge, and shares what this means for patients.

She describes integration of the extensive care team (ECT) with mental health units, and how the modern-day respiratory nurse works alongside the ECT consultant to provide long covid support

Reference:
1. Kelly CJ, Young AJ. Promoting innovation in healthcare. Future Healthc J. 2017 Jun;4(2):121-125. doi: 10.7861/futurehosp.4-2-121. PMID: 31098448; PMCID: PMC6502619.

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• Lorraine Phillips

  Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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  Lorraine Phillips

  Advanced Nurse Practitioner Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Role and Location

  Lorraine is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working for Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. 

  Education

  Lorraine’s nursing career spans over 31 years. She has been a community nurse since 1997, spending 7 years within District Nursing and achieving a BSc Hons as a community specialist practitioner.   In 2006 she achieved a MSc in advanced Practice, following which she became a Community Matron working in Oldham.  In 2009 she joined Tameside and Glossop integrated Care organisation as a band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

  Lorraine has also been a Queen Nurse for 7 years and uses this platform to share her community developments with other QN colleagues. Her most recent achievement was that of Professional Nurse Advocate, and this role will address how we can support staff following the covid pandemic

  Membership

  Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)