District Nursing has a history spanning 150 years, during which we've come a long way from nurses donning heavy capes and traditional nurse caps while carrying leather suitcases. Working as a community nurse demands qualities of patience, perseverance, resilience, and dedication to the nursing profession. Given the fast-paced nature of modern healthcare, we are continuously exploring innovative approaches to streamline our work processes to increase direct patient interaction.
At South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, our teams have consistently embraced the latest equipment to assist in diagnosis and delivering high-quality patient care. Among the essential tools for a District Nurse, the nursing bag is indispensable, as it carries equipment and instruments vital for providing quality care.
Recognising the need for a universally suitable bag, I was assigned the task of investigating and finding suitable solutions from our providers. Unfortunately, our search came up short until we engaged with Versapak. From the very beginning, Versapak displayed enthusiasm in crafting a purpose-built solution that is tailored to our staff's needs, durable, and places infection prevention at the forefront of the project.
Within weeks, Versapak successfully designed and developed our nursing bags, which were subsequently subjected to a trust-wide audit. After several samples and evaluations, we now have our bags, which have been eagerly embraced by our nurses. Our bags set us apart in the field, with three distinct designs available to cater to the diverse needs of our community nursing workforce.
Andrew Coathup
Professional / Clinical Lead
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
For more information on our new Community Nurse range, please click here or the bag below: