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Area of high pressure

Robert Munro A freelance journalist

Maintaining safe staffing levels in exceptional circumstances requires goodwill between nurses and managers. Robert Munro reports

This winter’s extreme weather conditions, coupled with an outbreak of norovirus, put the NHS under strain. Many nurses proved their dedication by their willingness to work extra hours.

Nursing Standard. 24, 23, 24-25. doi: 10.7748/ns.24.23.24.s25

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Emergency planning - ● Norovirus outbreak - ● Staff shortages - ● Winter weather

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10 February 2010 / Vol 24 issue 23

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