All Acute care articles – Page 179
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CommentConvince the public that data helps them get the best care
We’ll have to use all the information we’ve got
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NewsExclusive: Majority of hospital trusts missed their own nurse staffing targets
More than three-quarters of acute NHS providers have missed their own targets for the number of hours worked at their hospitals by registered nurses, HSJ analysis has revealed
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HSJ Local18 week waits, May 2014: explore the maps
See all NHS waits around England, with links to the detail by organisation and specialty
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HSJ KnowledgeThe urgent care round up: The improvement landscape is changing dramatically
Developments include planned deficits, A&E data and length of stay
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NewsKaren Castille named in HSJ Inspirational Women list
NHS Confederation associate director Karen Castille was accidentally omitted from HSJ’s list of the Most Inspirational Women in Healthcare, which was published this week.
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NewsPlanned care waiting list in 'danger zone'
The waiting list for planned care has exceeded the 3 million mark, while emergency admissions are continuing to rise, the latest activity data shows.
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SupplementsTraining and development: The 18 week waiting game
What is keeping the NHS from achieving its 18 week targets?
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NewsSurgeons call for review of 18 week waiting target
The NHS commitment to carry out routine operations within 18 weeks of referral by a GP should be reviewed, the new president of the Royal College of Surgeons said.
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NewsThree Keogh trusts must stay in special measures, CQC decides
Three acute trusts placed in special measures a year ago have failed to make significant progress and should remain in special measures, the chief inspector of hospitals has said
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NewsEconomist suggests health and care require tax increase
The economist leading an independent review of health and social care spending has indicated increased taxation or national insurance are needed to fund them.
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HSJ KnowledgeMother's pride: The rise of midwife led care
Find out how some trusts have made the most of the increased options available to improve maternity care
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HSJ KnowledgeFrom board to ward: How patients' stories can spur on change
Patient involvement motivates staff
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NewsRevealed: The biggest specialised services providers
A group of just 19 acute trusts were paid almost half of NHS England’s £11.2bn budget for acute specialised services in 2013-14, exclusive analysis by HSJ revealed.
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CommentCore NHS principles got Basildon out of special measures
Trust has a new sense of purpose and pride
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NewsBetter care fund bailout for acute trusts is agreed
Better care fund cash will be used to compensate acute hospitals when local integration initiatives fail to reduce emergency admissions
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NewsHeart specialists lobby for new aortic surgery pricing
Specialist heart hospitals are lobbying Monitor to speed the introduction of new tariffs for aortic surgery, arguing the current national pricing is losing large sums on some complex procedures.
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SupplementsPatient data webinar: Eyes on the dashboard
Finding solutions to fragmented data systems
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CommentIntegration Summit: Accountability must start with genuine co-production
Commissioners need to build trust among their partners
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NewsExclusive: Salford Royal admits 'significant failings' within surgery division
One of England’s most high profile foundation trusts has admitted it unknowingly left hundreds of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for orthopaedic surgery
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HSJ PartnersA winter’s tale: Relieving seasonal bed pressures in Derby
Patient flow tools are helping to manage bed availability in pressured times