18.11.10
Chief nursing officer to retire
The Department of Health has announced that the chief nursing officer, Dame Christine Beasley, is to retire.
One of Dame Beasley’s main achievements centered around working towards the end for mixed sex wards.
Sir David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive, said: “Chris has been a great colleague and a highly regarded member of the senior team at the Department.
“She's made a major contribution as a leader, with her hands-on and personable approach. As a result of her hard work, she’s successfully reduced hospital infections and made headway tackling mixed-sex accommodation, to name but a few achievements.
“I will miss her wisdom and sense of humour, and wish her all the best in her retirement.”
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