Acute Care – Page 78
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NewsHigh Court overturns 'whistleblower' surgeon's suspension
A leading heart surgeon who says she is a whistleblower is expected to return to work, after the High Court overturned her trust’s decision to suspend her.
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NewsMore than nine out of 10 hospitals fail to publish registers of interest
Only 5 per cent of NHS hospital trusts published a register of interests for their senior staff despite it being a contractual obligation.
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NewsHeart surgeon ‘was posted dead animal and decapitated doll’
A major London teaching trust has had its suspension of a senior cardiac surgeon challenged in the High Court.
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CommentCooperation to provide a CT scan death investigation service
Dr James Adeley and Professor Mark Pugh recount how a local authority, NHS acute trust and private provider came together to provide a free at point of delivery digital autopsy post-mortem scanning service in Lancashire
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HSJ LocalPrivate emergency care centre in special measures
A privately run emergency and urgent care centre at an Essex hospital has been put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission after it rated the service inadequate.
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NewsCouncils' delayed transfers of care reductions 'saved NHS £60m'
Councils have saved the NHS nearly £60m by dramatically reducing the number of days patients are delayed in hospitals due to a lack of social care availability, according to new research.
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NewsHalf a billion pounds to be withheld from trusts over two years
More than half a billion pounds will be withheld from NHS providers during the next two financial years to pay for a new central procurement service, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalIntegrated trust agrees joint venture to unlock estates efficiencies
An acute and community trust has entered into a 15 year estates partnership with a property company in a deal worth tens of millions of pounds.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Where is Greater Manchester's transformation?
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalGovernance review at troubled trust as consultants warn of 'lack of expertise'
A troubled integrated trust has opened a financial governance review after consultants highlighted an underlying deficit worth more than 15 per cent of the organisation’s income.
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CommentProviding consistent and humane end of life care
Ian Greenwood recounts the traumatic experiences of his late father to highlight NHS clinical inefficiency and inconsistent care and the importance of communicating end of life care plans
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Expert BriefingNew study busts myths on A&E closure debate
Welcome to HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing. Our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalGovernment promises £300m funding for Carillion hospital
A government pledge to provide funds for completion of a new acute hospital hit by Carillion’s collapse has been welcomed by the chief executive of the affected trust.
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NewsHospital hit A&E target by 'making staff bothered', says CEO
Making staff “bothered” about the four hour metric and recognising it was a “quality standard not a performance target” was the main driver behind a struggling hospital’s accident and emergency performance recovery, a senior trust chief has told HSJ.
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NewsTrusts raise concerns over lack of winter preparations
Trust leaders have raised concerns about the lack of planning at a national level ahead of next winter urging system leaders to publish a long awaited review of last winter.
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NewsA&E, RTT and cancer waits - July 2018: explore the maps
NHS waiting lists around England, updated for July 2018.
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CommentIntegrated care – the new contract is a good start, but more is needed
With the 10 year plan imminent, the new Integrated Care Provider contract should be seen as a fillip for those looking to develop new approaches for better population health and care. By Richard Lewis
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HSJ LocalCEO 'disappointed' after staff told to be more caring
A chief executive says he is “disappointed” with his trust being rated among the worst in England for staff being “caring” towards patients, but believes improvements to “long standing challenges” are being made overall.
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HSJ LocalTrust agrees to move 'unsustainable' service to neighbour after three year saga
“Unsustainable” spinal services are set to be transferred from a cash strapped acute provider to its tertiary neighbour after three years of uncertainty.
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NewsCQC now examining mental health care in acute hospitals
The Care Quality Commission is now targeting the care of mental health patients in acute hospitals during routine inspections.