Acute Care – Page 112
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HSJ LocalStaffing gaps a factor in patient's death
Consultant told coroner short staffing in ICU affected patient’s care Inquest heard Errol Mann died of a pulmonary embolism that was not properly investigated Barts Health Trust says it has increased consultant numbers to maintain patient safety Staffing gaps in an intensive care unit run by the largest ...
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CommentTrusts must capitalise on untapped funding source
NHS organisations are making a costly oversight if they fail to seek money from developers over the impact of new housing schemes
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HSJ LocalTrust shuts 'inadequate' A&E overnight after CQC safety warning
Weston Area Health Trust “temporarily” shuts A&E overnight, citing difficulty maintaining safe staffing levels CQC issues formal warning over inadequate A&E services Comes amid wider plans to reconfigure unsustainable clinical services Trust remains committed to 24/7 urgent care but says service will be unlikely to be “full emergency department” ...
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HSJ LocalMan charged with starting fire at NHS hospital
Police have charged a 39 year old man with arson and intent to endanger life after a fire was deliberately started at a major Midlands hospital.
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Providers warn of 'scarce' resources as CQC launches new inspection regime
New CQC assessment frameworks to be rolled out immediately with first new style inspections beginning in September Consultation responses reveal concerns that financial and commissioning pressures are limiting providers’ “ability to improve” CQC said it “cannot compromise” care quality standards but will use place based reviews to see how ...
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NewsRevealed: First investigation by new body launched after patient death
Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch starts its first investigation after patient death Investigation will focus on the transfer of deteriorating patients between different hospitals Concerns raised about the transfer of patients between services earlier this year The new Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has launched its first investigation into the ...
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HSJ LocalFoundation trusts move step closer to full merger
Derby Teaching Hospitals and Burton Hospitals agree outline business case for merger Both trusts need to develop more sustainable footing for services in future Full business case expected in the autumn Two hospital trusts in the Midlands have approved an outline business case to merge.
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HSJ LocalAcute trust hit by 'culture of bullying' to change its name
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust to apply for name change Chief executive says change comes at a “pivotal moment” Costs of changing signs and stationery estimated at £10,000-£15,000 An acute trust is to apply to the Department of Health to change its name, which will draw a ...
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CommentWaiting times top 20 weeks – and will probably stay there
The winter lull kept English waiting times below 20 weeks for the last few months, but now they’re back. This time it’s probably permanent, says Rob Findlay
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HSJ LocalPolice arrest man on suspicion of arson at hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a major NHS hospital.
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NewsPrivate income up £20m at London specialist trusts
The capital’s specialist trusts have seen significant increases in their private income over the past year.
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CommentInnovation nation: seize this chance to make the NHS even better
The Innovation and Technology Tariff means there is now nothing holding us back from nurturing great ideas in the health service, says Tara Donnelly
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HSJ LocalPatients evacuated in beds last night after hospital fire
Major fire at Royal Stoke University Hospital on Wednesday night Patients were evacuated from the building in their beds until the fire was put out Some patients were still in the hospital and being evacuated an hour after the fire started Patients were evacuated from a hospital in ...
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NewsExclusive: Ten hospital trusts abandoning PbR for block contracts
One in four acute providers now mostly contracted through some form of block payment or risk share, research suggests 28 per cent increase in the cash value of block contracts in 2017-18, compared to 2016-17. Analysis was based on freedom of information request responses from 85 trusts, which represents ...
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HSJ LocalLong-running contract row settled by trust and CCGs
Mid Cheshire Foundation Trust and CCGs were unable to agree a deal on 2016-17 or 2017-18 contracts Expert determination, organised by regulators, ruled in April over the dispute The agreement has not been released but the trust described the result as “satisfactory” The dispute over a multimillion pound ...
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HSJ LocalElection candidate calls for minor injuries unit closure and land sale
Conservative candidate calls for MIU to be closed and land sold off Jackie Doyle-Price said new facilities would need to be put in place before any closure Move would be controversial in area already set to consult on major A&E restructure A Conservative election candidate in Essex has ...
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HSJ PartnersNHS Confederation Annual Conference update
The confederation’s chief executive explains that this year’s event will touch on issues including pay, workforce planning and the direction of the newly elected government
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Expert BriefingVAT risk for major Manchester contract
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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HSJ LocalTrust chief executive announces retirement
The chief executive of a London acute trust has announced he is retiring this autumn.
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CommentCutting infection prevention funding is a false economy
Instead we must invest to protect patients, writes Neil Wigglesworth