VETERANS’ charity Erskine has employed its first advanced nurse practitioner.
Jennifer Boyd from Renfrew took up post this month and will work between The Erskine Home and Erskine Park Home.
An advanced nurse practitioner is an experienced and highly educated registered nurse who manages the complete clinical care of the person.
Erskine Director of Care, Derek Barron said: "Employing an ANP offers us an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of our residents by quicker intervention when they become unwell, or if their condition changes suddenly.
"Instead of phoning a Doctor, our nurses will first phone Jennifer who will assess the resident and can administer medication if required. The level of clinical intervention therefore goes up meaning less hospital admissions.
"Erskine is home for our residents and if we can keep them at home with us rather than being admitted to hospital this is better for both the resident and their family.”
Jennifer added: “I am delighted to take up this new, innovative post within Erskine, working with colleagues in NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the local Bishopton GP practice to develop the role and expertise over the coming years. The benefits the post will offer will only improve the excellent care we take pride in providing here at Erskine. This is an excellent opportunity for me and one that I am honoured to be a part of."
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