Core Viewpoint - The introduction of standardized guidelines for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nursing clinics aims to enhance healthcare services by integrating TCM principles and addressing diverse health needs of the public [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The Henan Provincial Health Commission has issued guidelines to standardize and optimize nursing services, promoting TCM nursing clinics as a pilot initiative [1]. - TCM nursing clinics will provide non-pharmaceutical therapies guided by TCM theories, focusing on disease intervention, sub-health adjustment, and health management [1]. - The core philosophy of TCM nursing clinics is "preventing disease before it occurs and preventing changes in existing conditions" [1]. Group 2: Clinic Setup and Requirements - The new policy specifies the layout of TCM nursing clinics, which should include waiting areas, treatment areas, and disposal areas, reflecting TCM cultural characteristics [2]. - Treatment areas should have a minimum area of 30 square meters and at least two treatment beds with a spacing of no less than 0.8 meters [2]. - Clinics must employ qualified nursing staff, including at least one licensed TCM practitioner with intermediate qualifications, and ensure nurses possess solid TCM theoretical knowledge and practical skills [2]. Group 3: Patient Management and Follow-up - Medical institutions are required to optimize patient visit processes based on different patient categories, such as first-time visits and follow-up visits, to create a safe and efficient treatment flow [3]. - TCM nursing clinics must establish follow-up systems to monitor patient symptom improvement and TCM diagnostic indicators through various methods, including in-person and electronic follow-ups [3]. - The goal is to enhance patient recovery outcomes, maintain long-term communication between doctors and patients, and improve patient satisfaction [3].

Core Viewpoint - Guangxi is leveraging its unique advantages in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to enhance nursing capabilities and quality, promoting steady development in TCM nursing services [1] Group 1: Nursing Workforce Development - The number of registered nurses in Guangxi is increasing at an annual growth rate of 8%, with a total of 24,200 registered nurses across various TCM hospitals [1] - Guangxi has intensified efforts in training TCM nursing talents, including programs for TCM nursing backbone and TCM nursing specialists [1] - Collaborative events such as nursing management training classes and nursing exchange meetings are being held to facilitate experience sharing within and outside the region [1] Group 2: Competitions and Skill Enhancement - The first Guangxi TCM nursing vocational skills competition was held in Nanning, featuring 24 teams from 14 cities and 10 medical institutions [1] - A total of 72 participants competed, with skill operations covering six TCM techniques, including moxibustion and Zhuang medicine bamboo can therapy [1] - The competition introduced a team assessment segment using standardized patient simulation, aiming to standardize TCM nursing techniques and elevate the skill levels of clinical nursing personnel [1]