NATVNS
National Association of Tissue Viability Nurses Scotland
Original Name:
National Association of Tissue Viability Nurses Scotland
Country:
Scotland
Contact info and web site:
Website:
Name of President:
Ruth Ropper
Executive Board/Council:
Chair: Connie Traynor
Vice Chair Person: Ruth Ropper
Secretary: Lynn Coyne
Cooperating Organisation board representative:
Ruth Ropper
Articles in EWMA Journal:
No. of Members:
50
Year of foundation:
1998
Main purpose/objective of the association:
- To develop, implement and evaluate National policies and guidelines linking to Government Initiatives on Tissue Viability
- To promote Best Practice in Tissue Viability through evidence-based research
- To help promote specialist services supported by suitably qualified practitioners, (some of whom may be referred to as tissue viability nurses or by another name such as clinical nurse specialist, or higher level practitioner) who will provide patient-centred care.
- To liaise and inform on significant international, national or local issues/events.
- To provide a forum to advance the education of the group who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with tissue viability needs through discussion, debate and the dissemination of current research.
- To liaise and inform on significant international, national or local issues/events.
Journal:
Education Contact:
Alison Johnstone
Activities: