title: Making a difference to practice: clinical benchmarking. Part 2.
abstract: In the second of two articles, the authors explore further the use of clinical practice benchmarking. In particular, practice related to improving nutritional care for patients, caring for patients with mental health needs and safely transferring critically ill patients is examined. The authors conclude by summarising the value of clinical practice benchmarking and how it made a difference to practice in their trust. The first article appeared in Nursing Standard last week.
authors.affiliation: University of Central Lancashire, Preston.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hadfield
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Oliver
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Onions
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Walmsley
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D019985:Benchmarking / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000451:nursing; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards; D010360:Patient Transfer / Q000592:standards