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Promoting high-quality, person-centred nursing for older adults is crucial. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) forums can facilitate sharing best practices to improve care for the public and the nursing profession.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Nursing
Healthcare Quality Improvement
Professional Development in Nursing

Background:

The value of nursing care for older people is a key focus for the RCN Advisory Panel and the Nursing and Care Homes Forum in Wales.
Existing good care practices require highlighting and dissemination, while poor practices necessitate attention.
There is a recognized need for a system to share effective, person-centred nursing practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for a mechanism to share high-quality, person-centred nursing practices.
To identify the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) as a suitable organization to lead this initiative.

Main Methods:

Discussion and proposal for a practice-sharing mechanism.
Identification of relevant professional bodies (RCN, Nursing and Care Homes Forum).

Main Results:

Recognition of the need to promote and share excellent nursing care for the elderly.
Identification of the RCN as a potential platform for disseminating best practices.

Conclusions:

A dedicated mechanism is needed for nurses to share person-centred, high-quality practices.
The RCN and its forums are well-positioned to champion and facilitate the sharing of best practices in elderly care.