http://www.hsj.co.uk http://www.hsj.co.uk http://www.hsj.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.hsj.co.uk http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/acute-care/key-figures-identities-hidden-in-morecambe-bay-report/5060047.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/acute-care/key-figures-identities-hidden-in-morecambe-bay-report/5060047.article Fears over breaching data protection laws prevented Care Quality Commission employees from being named in the “damning” report of the regulation of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation, the organisation has said. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:44 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/hospital-payout-after-leg-amputation/5059386.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/hospital-payout-after-leg-amputation/5059386.article PERFORMANCE: A 13 hour delay in treatment caused a former police officer to have to undergo an avoidable leg amputation it has emerged. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:24 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/opt-out-doctors-will-be-named/5059843.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/opt-out-doctors-will-be-named/5059843.article Doctors who decide not to disclose details of their performance will be “named and shamed” by the government, it has emerged. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:05 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/doctors-can-opt-out-of-tables/5059798.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/doctors-can-opt-out-of-tables/5059798.article Doctors will be given the opportunity to opt out of new league tables assessing their performance, it has emerged. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:51 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/nicholson-rejects-gagging-order-allegations/5059794.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/nicholson-rejects-gagging-order-allegations/5059794.article Sir David Nicholson has insisted he “absolutely refutes” allegations he has been complicit in a “cover up” about the use of gagging orders in the NHS. james.illman@emap.com (James Illman) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:56 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/peterborough-and-stamford-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/acne-medication-leads-to-stillbirth-at-peterborough/5059663.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/peterborough-and-stamford-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/acne-medication-leads-to-stillbirth-at-peterborough/5059663.article A mother was forced to have a stillbirth after being prescribed acne drugs which are not suitable for pregnant women. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:49 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-mid-staffs-deaths-examined-by-police/5059633.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/hundreds-of-mid-staffs-deaths-examined-by-police/5059633.article A review of deaths at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust by Staffordshire Police has identified 200-300 cases in which alleged neglect may have contributed to the death. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:50 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/minister-nervous-about-criminal-sanctions-on-individuals/5058713.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/minister-nervous-about-criminal-sanctions-on-individuals/5058713.article Health minister Lord Howe has said he is “nervous” about the proposal by Robert Francis QC for individual healthcare staff to be liable for criminal sanctions. james.illman@emap.com (James Illman) Thu, 23 May 2013 08:03 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/university-hospital-of-north-staffordshire-nhs-trust/north-staffs-calls-in-police-to-investigate-malicious-campaign/5058738.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/university-hospital-of-north-staffordshire-nhs-trust/north-staffs-calls-in-police-to-investigate-malicious-campaign/5058738.article Police have been asked to investigate a “malicious campaign” against a hospital doctor after letters alleging poor care were sent to three patients and their families. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/healthcare-leaders-fear-unintended-consequences-of-hasty-francis-legislation/5058897.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/healthcare-leaders-fear-unintended-consequences-of-hasty-francis-legislation/5058897.article Senior figures have warned of “unintended consequences” of rushed legislation in response to the Francis report. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:35 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/care-bill-extends-cqcs-powers/5058475.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/care-bill-extends-cqcs-powers/5058475.article The Care Quality Commission will be able to order Monitor to put trusts into special administration over quality failures, under new powers set out in the Care Bill. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Fri, 10 May 2013 16:03 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/care-claims-backlog-will-take-five-years-to-clear/5058115.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/care-claims-backlog-will-take-five-years-to-clear/5058115.article The deluge of retrospective claims for continuing healthcare funding that flooded into the NHS last year will take at least half a decade to be resolved, lawyers have warned. crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Wed, 1 May 2013 10:57 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/acute-care/exclusive-hospital-leaders-say-chief-inspector-role-wont-work/5056837.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/acute-care/exclusive-hospital-leaders-say-chief-inspector-role-wont-work/5056837.article 73 per cent of hospital chief executives believe the government’s proposed overhaul of regulation and inspection will be ineffective ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:32 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/exclusive-law-firm-likely-to-take-on-prosecution-of-david-nicholson/5056681.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/exclusive-law-firm-likely-to-take-on-prosecution-of-david-nicholson/5056681.article A team of specialist lawyers is likely to take on an attempt to bring a private prosecution against NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:45 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/francis-report/duty-of-candour-could-lead-to-criminal-prosecution/5056733.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/francis-report/duty-of-candour-could-lead-to-criminal-prosecution/5056733.article Boards of organisations providing NHS care which breach the government’s proposed new statutory duty of candour could face criminal prosecution. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:27 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/francis-report/francis-response-increased-threat-of-prosecution-for-major-safety-breaches/5056713.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/francis-report/francis-response-increased-threat-of-prosecution-for-major-safety-breaches/5056713.article NHS providers could face an increased risk of being prosecuted for major patient safety problems, which breach health and safety law, under government proposals responding to the Francis report. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:28 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/ban-on-gagging-clauses-is-smoke-and-mirrors/5056326.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/ban-on-gagging-clauses-is-smoke-and-mirrors/5056326.article High level announcements about restrictions on the use of confidentiality clauses have “limited significance” but may help to clarify their effect for staff, lawyers have told HSJ. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:42 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/exclusive-gary-walker-did-tell-nicholson-he-was-a-whistleblower/5056318.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/exclusive-gary-walker-did-tell-nicholson-he-was-a-whistleblower/5056318.article Former United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust chief executive Gary Walker did seek to be treated as a whistleblower when he approached Sir David Nicholson with patient safety concerns, a document seen by HSJ reveals. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) david.williams@emap.com (David Williams) shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:38 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/merging-foundation-trusts-sign-competition-undertakings/5055941.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/merging-foundation-trusts-sign-competition-undertakings/5055941.article The providers involved in the first merger between two foundation trusts have signed up to undertakings restricting how they can communicate with each other. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/mental-health-trusts/sussex-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/trust-acknowledges-errors-in-care-of-patient-found-hanged/5055804.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/mental-health-trusts/sussex-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/trust-acknowledges-errors-in-care-of-patient-found-hanged/5055804.article PERFORMANCE: Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust has said it “sincerely regrets” the shortcomings in the care provided to a man with mental health problems who was found dead at his home last year. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:37 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/corporate-manslaughter-case-attempt-brought-against-nicholson/5055836.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/corporate-manslaughter-case-attempt-brought-against-nicholson/5055836.article Sir David Nicholson could face a private criminal prosecution for corporate manslaughter over deaths at the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust, HSJ can reveal. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Wed, 6 Mar 2013 16:07 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/medway-nhs-foundation-trust/medway-ft-accepts-health-and-safety-fine/5055751.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/medway-nhs-foundation-trust/medway-ft-accepts-health-and-safety-fine/5055751.article FINANCE: Medway Foundation Trust accepted a fine for beaching health and safety laws, according to board papers presented in January.    Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:52 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/mental-health-trusts/kent-and-medway-nhs-and-social-care-partnership-trust/complaint-sparks-police-involvement-at-kent-neuro-unit/5055415.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/mental-health-trusts/kent-and-medway-nhs-and-social-care-partnership-trust/complaint-sparks-police-involvement-at-kent-neuro-unit/5055415.article WORKFORCE: A member of staff at a neuro-rehabilitation unit has been suspended and a police investigation launched after a complaint from a patient’s family about their care. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:11 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/government-tendering-rules-will-lead-to-big-shake-up-in-services-lawyers-warn/5055338.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/government-tendering-rules-will-lead-to-big-shake-up-in-services-lawyers-warn/5055338.article Lawyers have warned that new procurement rules due to come into force in April could see significant changes in the provision of NHS services. ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:45 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/salisbury-nhs-foundation-trust/trust-sued-over-surgery-blunder/5055214.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/salisbury-nhs-foundation-trust/trust-sued-over-surgery-blunder/5055214.article PERFORMANCE: Salisbury Foundation Trust is being sued by a patient who had the wrong testicle removed during surgery and can no longer have children. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:43 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/compromise-agreements-should-not-silence-safety-concerns/5055142.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/compromise-agreements-should-not-silence-safety-concerns/5055142.article The vast majority of compromise agreements in the NHS are not the result of whistleblowing disputes, while confidentiality clauses cannot be used to directly prevent patient safety concerns being raised, HSJ has been told. ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:01 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/competition-investigations-spell-problems-for-mergers/5055090.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/competition-investigations-spell-problems-for-mergers/5055090.article Trusts’ merger plans are likely to be blocked if they cannot prove they are the only way to improve services, new advice from Monitor suggests. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:30 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/united-lincs-former-chief-exec-was-not-gagged-on-patient-safety/5055102.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/united-lincs-former-chief-exec-was-not-gagged-on-patient-safety/5055102.article The hospital trust at the centre of the furore over whistleblowing and gagging clauses has told HSJ its former chief executive, Gary Walker, is and was always free to speak out about its patient care. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:28 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/francis-report/francis-proposes-criminal-offence-to-drive-cultural-change/5054862.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/francis-report/francis-proposes-criminal-offence-to-drive-cultural-change/5054862.article Major changes will be required in the way all parts of the NHS handle serious patient safety incidents if a legally binding duty of candour is imposed, HSJ has been told. ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:01 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/gagged-former-trust-chief-accuses-nhs-leaders-over-safety/5054972.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/gagged-former-trust-chief-accuses-nhs-leaders-over-safety/5054972.article Former United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust chief executive Gary Walker has accused Sir David Nicholson and senior NHS leaders of putting targets ahead of patient safety. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:23 GMT