Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale: Care by Evidence

1. IDEA 1

   Data saves lives

   Nightingale used statistics and clear diagrams to show that most soldier deaths in the Crimean War came from preventable disease. Evidence moved policy.

2. IDEA 2

   Sanitation reform

   Clean water, ventilation and hygiene cut death rates in hospitals. Simple systems often matter more than heroics.

3. IDEA 3

   Professionalising care

   She founded a training school for nurses, turning nursing into a respected profession. Standards raise quality.

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