All Health Service Journal articles in 19 October 2016 – Page 12
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HSJ LocalChief executive accuses trusts of poaching patients
University Hospitals Leicester chief executive says trusts in the South East are “offering to do clinics for nothing” Criticises consultants for referring “almost a quarter” of patients in catchment area to “providers in the South East” Calls on NHS England to establish referral pathways in line with its recommendations ...
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CommentBuilding the doctor of tomorrow: who should be leading the way?
A management BSc degree can be an integral tool in developing teamwork and leadership skills beyond the compulsory medical school curriculum
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CommentSTPs: moving from plans to programmes
Now is a crucial time for the system to address some of the potential barriers to making the STP concept a successful reality
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CommentShrinking pies and other challenges for the NHS in Wales
Even with the extra funding pledged in the latest spending plans for Wales, it is crucial that Wales focuses on integrated care if it is to weather the tough times ahead
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Learning from patient safety incidents reduces harm rate to 1%
Entrant: Tameside Hospital
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Changing Culture to Improve Patient Safety
Award: Shortlisted -
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Achieving 100% compliance with CQUIN targets through early identification of patients with kidney injuries
Entrant: Derriford Hospital - Plymouth Hospitals Trust
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Preventing Avoidable Harm
Award: Shortlisted -
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Community/home-based intravenous diuretics service for heart failure patients saves £162,740
Entrant: British Heart Foundation
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Cardiac Care
Award: Shortlisted -
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A multi-pronged approach reduces post-surgery infections, saving £2,987 per patient
Entrant: Churchill Hospital
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Preventing Avoidable Harm
Award: Highly Commended -
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Inventory system improves management of supplies in theatres and saves £3m
Entrant: Ingenica Solutions
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Procurement
Award: Shortlisted -
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Implementing an all in one catheterisation tray enhances patient experience
Entrant: Nottingham University Hospitals
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Procurement
Award: Shortlisted -
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Encouraging incident reporting among GPs to improve patient care
Entrant: Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Preventing Avoidable Harm
Award: Shortlisted -
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Transcranial Doppler in assessment of Embolic Myocardial Infarction and Stroke
Entrant: RBHT
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Cardiac Care
Award: Shortlisted -
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Revising safeguarding policy to prevent avoidable harms
Entrant: Jeesal Cawston Park
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Preventing Avoidable Harm
Award: Shortlisted -
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Tracking avoidable harm for every inpatient
Entrant: CRAB Clinical Informatics
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Preventing Avoidable Harm
Award: Shortlisted -
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Improving efficiency by standardising the size of Blood Pressure Cuffs
Entrant: Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Procurement
Award: Shortlisted -
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Improving IV cannulation practice by developing a peripheral cannula insertion pack
Entrant: Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Procurement
Award: Shortlisted -
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Replacing junior doctors with nurse case managers streamlines cardiac service
Entrant: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Cardiac Care
Award: Shortlisted -
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Procuring pressure-relieving mattresses and cushions to prevent pressure ulcers
Entrant: HPFT
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Procurement
Award: Shortlisted -
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'See Something Say Something' project increases staff morale
Entrant: Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Changing Culture to Improve Patient Safety
Award: Shortlisted -
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Essential skills-annual updates for practice nurses improves training access
Entrant: Central, West, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow and Ealing Collaborative CCGs
Category: Patient Safety 2016 / Education and Training in Patient Safety
Award: Shortlisted