All Health Service Journal articles in 8 November 2007
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All Our Yesterdays
November 6, 1936, Public Assistance Journal and Health & Hospital ReviewThe work of the joint vagrancy authorities; 'decisions on medical examinations and removal of aged from the road' was discussed in the Journal this week.The financial officer reported that the costs of maintaining causal wards as falling in accordance to ...
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Infection control: back to the boardroom
Informing the board and protecting patients were the key strands of one trust's infection control drive, writes Alison Norman
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Lisa Rodrigues on staying connected
Keeping in contact with one another is important, whether it is through social networking sites or old-fashioned conversations
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Maggie Rae on how to foster organisational development
When I moved from Scotland to England some colloquialisms did not travel well while some enjoyed a more universal understanding. One phrase that did travel well is 'walking the talk', the importance of actually doing what you said you would do - the mark of good management and leadership
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Health inequalities: the great divide
Adding a million years to the lives of East Lancashire's population requires a big push by local partnerships, says David Peat
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Jenny Rogers on getting feedback from friends
A leader without a critical friend to tell them where they are going wrong is exposed, often without knowing it
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Mental health: the safety scandal
Sexual safety is one of the biggest issues in inpatient care, with concerns not being heeded because of complacency, burnt-out staff and prejudice. Emma Dent reports
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Workforce planning: a menu of skills
The failure to plan the staffing needs of the NHS adequately has prompted the creation of a menu of training and resources to boost workers' skills
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Age equality in older people's mental health services
The Care Services Improvement Partnership has produced guidance to clarify issues surrounding equal access to services for older people with mental health needs
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Team-building techniques - going beyond the comfort zone
Innovative training techniques are helping healthcare staff from the North West become managers the NHS can be proud of. Nikki Wilcock reports
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Older people's mental health at CSIP
The Care Services Improvement Partnership is working to ensure older people with mental health diagnoses have broad access to all services and are not restricted within mental health specialisms
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CSIP launches toolkit to foster respect
Nurses on acute wards for older people with dementia, delirium or depression will be interested in the new Care Services Improvement Partnership toolkit on respect
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Discharge plannning - a positive outlook
Improved discharge from mental healthcare will be aided by the Care Services Improvement Partnership's new toolkit, which is available online
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NHS Employers' vision for doctors
NHS Employers has outlined its vision on the training, responsibilities, working environment, career development and job prospects of doctors of the future.
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Health informatics management traineeship
An NHS Wales programme is setting a standard in health informatics management training, explain Jackie Barker and colleagues
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Managed learning network
A year of regional networking events held by the Care Services Improvement Partnership in the north of England has facilitated managed learning
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Great progress has been made in GP access
Your recent editorial 'GP access dispute reveals holes in Darzi's rushed report' did not reflect the significant improvements that have been made in access to GPs, writes health minister Ben Bradshaw
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Telecare - improving the lives of patients with COPD
Fatima Holt explains how telecare is helping to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a primary care setting, for more timely and effective care
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New NHS Employers healthy workplaces guide
NHS Employers has launched new print and online advice for employers, covering a range of workplace health issues from bullying and discrimination to needlestick injuries, sickness absence and alcohol abuse.
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Knowledege and skills framework - reap the rewards
The knowledge and skills framework of Agenda for Change offers great opportunities for both employers and staff, yet it is not being used to full effect in the NHS. But what can it offer, why is not being used consistently, and what can we do about it? Alastair Henderson explains