ICRC, NMCN develop violence de-escalation course

Nurses, ICRC Unite Against Attacks On Health Workers, Facilities

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other stakeholders have moved to de-escalate attacks on health facilities across the country. They made the commitment at the workshop for the development of a Continuing Professional Development module on “De-Escalation of Violence in Healthcare Settings,” in […]

Red Cross, Nursing Council develop violence de-escalation course

Matthews said the CPD course would complement work already undertaken with the NMCN to strengthen Protection of Healthcare within nursing education, while translating foundational knowledge into practical skills for nurses practising.

ICRC, NMCN develop violence de-escalation course

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has supported the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to develop a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on preventing violence in Nigeria. Mr James Matthews, Deputy Head of Delegation, ICRC, said the support reflected the organisation’s commitment to creating safer environments for healthcare workers, patients and …