1 April 2014

"Hard Truths" guidance on publishing nurse staffing levels

Guidance issued on Hard Truths commitments regarding the publishing of staffing data
NHS England and Care Quality Commission, 1 April 2014
  • Joint guidance to Trusts on the delivery of the ‘Hard Truths’ commitments associated with publishing staffing data regarding nursing, midwifery and care staff levels.
  • Staff numbers will need to be displayed on boards outside all inpatient ward areas. 
  • The guidance also covers the frequency with which Boards and Trusts need to display and evaluate staffing data and publish their reports online, and the dates when stock takes of their progress will be undertaken.