All Health Service Journal articles in 16 November 2016 – Page 4
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NewsGovernment advisers criticise plans to extend investigation 'safe space'
Experts from HSIB expert advisory group warn against “safe space” plans DH consultation suggests extending legal protection for incident investigations to trusts Experts fear the powers will be abused and could damage efforts to improve investigations Government plans to extend a legal “safe space” to all NHS trusts ...
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CommentTime for a radical rethink on how regulators can improve patient safety
The time may be right for a radical rethink of how professional regulation can contribute better to patient safety, writes Sir Robert Francis
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NewsExclusive: Robert Francis calls for regulation of senior managers
Sir Robert Francis says senior managers should be regulated as part of a reformed system The Mid Staffordshire public inquiry chair also questions the fit and proper person test Calls for professional regulators to change their focus to do more for patient safety Senior NHS managers should be ...
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HSJ LocalSuspended CCG chief resigns after critical investigations
Joy Youart resigns as managing director of Kernow CCG, having been suspended since February She was suspended while investigations took place into the “structure, running and finances” of the troubled CCG She will receive no additional pay “other than outstanding contractual payments” The suspended managing director of Kernow ...
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HSJ LocalHospital FT to be removed from special measures
The chief inspector of hospitals has recommended a troubled acute foundation trust be removed from special measures.
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NewsEU contribution to NHS highlighted by Awards shortlist
The shortlist for HSJ’s special award celebrating the contribution to the NHS by staff from elsewhere in the EU has been announced.
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NewsDaily Insight: Leadership quest goes into Fergie time
HSJ’s round-up of Tuesday’s must read stories
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HSJ LocalFoundation trusts call off merger
A planned merger of two acute foundation trusts has been called off after one of the providers involved decided merging did not offer the best chance of stabilising either finances or services.
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HSJ LocalTrust chief executive quits before taking up post
Incoming chief executive Julie Hartley-Jones quits Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust before taking up the post Withdrawal follows criticism of appointment after it emerged that Australian hospital she ran is forecasting an $80m deficit Long running Royal Devon and Exeter chief executive Angela Pedder departed in the summer ...
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HSJ LocalSTP names trust chief executive as new lead
The Hertfordshire and West Essex sustainability and transformation plan has a new lead after the incumbent stepped down due to concerns over the time needed to carry out the role.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Big reveals and a welcome warning
HSJ’s weekly email briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black
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NewsRCN chief: New role risks devaluing nursing
RCN chief executive Janet Davies criticises “lack of transparency” over development of nurse associate role She says proposals to allow nurse associates to administer controlled drugs is “ridiculous” Viewing nursing as a task based role would put patient safety at risk, she says Viewing nursing as a task ...
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NewsDaily Insight: Mental health spending off balance
HSJ’s round-up of Monday’s must read stories and debate
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HSJ PartnersDelivering frailty services – excellence and outcomes
The proactive treatment of frailty as a long term condition requires dedicated primary care services to work alongside more established and reactive services in emergency departments and acute wards
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NewsExclusive: STP told its capital demand 'highly unlikely' to be met
STP members told capital funds to transform services unlikely to be granted NHS England NHS Improvement regional directors tell leaders in Hampshire to be “significantly more conservative” The leaders of one sustainability and transformation plan have been told by NHS England and NHS Improvement it is “highly unlikely” ...
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NewsExclusive: Quality and financial regulation could be joined, says Mike Richards
Professor Sir Mike Richards says in future there might not be separate regulation of quality and finance Chief inspector of hospitals says rating trusts for use of resources is the “most challenging” issue for the CQC in the year ahead NHS Improvement director Kathy McLean says struggling trusts will ...
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HSJ LocalLeadership shake-up at 'inadequate' CCG
Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group has appointed a new chair and new chief accountable officer.
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HSJ LocalNew investigation helps scandal hit trust to learn lessons
New investigation reveals failures in care after Joshua Titcombe’s death eight years ago Trust facilitated “emotional” but “healing” meeting between father and midwife Process could be adopted by other trusts dealing with cases of poor care A full investigation into the death of a baby that led to ...
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NewsNot HEE's role to fill junior doctor rota gaps, says chief executive
Ian Cumming says Health Education England is responsible for supplying future consultant workforce The drive to provide 24/7 care has created gaps in rotas that should be filled by non-training staff NHS trusts and universities will need to fund expansion of nurse training posts in 2018 Providing enough ...