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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
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Summary
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) older people's forum is undergoing a transition with a new committee appointment process. Despite this change, the forum remains active in representing the RCN on collaborative projects.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Leadership
- Organizational Transition
Background:
- The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) older people's forum is currently navigating a period of organizational change.
- An appointments process is underway to establish a new committee, with announcements expected in the autumn.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an update on the current status of the RCN older people's forum.
- To highlight the continuity of the forum's operational activities during its transition phase.
Main Methods:
- Observational update on forum activities.
- Description of ongoing committee appointments process.
Main Results:
- The forum is actively engaged in an appointments process for its new committee.
- Forum representation on inter-organizational projects continues uninterrupted.
Conclusions:
- The RCN older people's forum demonstrates resilience and commitment to its objectives despite internal restructuring.
- Ongoing participation in external projects underscores the forum's sustained relevance and collaborative efforts.
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