The code and the community nurse: practising effectively

The 'practising effectively' section of the Nursing and Midwifery code is applicable to all areas of nursing practice, but the nuances of community nursing mean there are particular challenges. The author addresses issues such as the complexities of documentation platforms and the barriers to contemporaneous record keeping. The article also examines the implications of involving family members as interpreters, highlighting the concerns with balancing cultural sensitivity with safe practice. The key drivers that shape decisions around delegation are also explored with a focus on competence, safety and supervision.