How nurses can lead from the frontline

These recommendations aim to develop a health service with frontline leadership by improving the flow of information between members of the healthcare team. The recommendation of key nurses should improve patient care by making sure someone is responsible for each patient at all times. By enhancing the importance of ward rounds, everyone involved should be kept informed of the plan of care for each patient and know who is responsible for ensuring it is carried out. The recommendations encourage a multidisciplinary approach, centred on patients so they receive specialist care that is tailored to their specific needs.