All Health Service Journal articles in August 2019 – Page 6
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News‘Reprehensible’ action by regulator sparks call for inquiry
Senior clinicians have called for a review into how hundreds of patients have been left without intravenous food after action by the medical regulator severly curtailed its supply.
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NewsRevealed: The trusts which successfully challenged their CQC ratings
Three NHS providers successfully challenged the Care Quality Commission to improve their draft inspection rating last year.
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NewsDaily Insight: Big boots to fill
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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CommentIs organisational altruism possible for foundation trusts?
It is time to reconsider the emphasis placed on supposed legal constraints on foundation trusts to make decisions for the benefit of the broader public rather than just their immediate catchment area, argues John Coutts
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NewsAndrew Dillon to end his 20 year reign at NICE
Sir Andrew Dillon will step down as the chief executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in March 2020 after more than 20 years in the role.
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News‘Smart’ pump overdoses spark national safety probe
A national safety investigation has been launched into the NHS’ use of so-called ‘smart pumps’ after three patients received an overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl.
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NewsRegulator announces interim CEO
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has appointed an interim chief executive.
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Expert BriefingTen weeks before Brexit, vital questions are still unanswered
Ministers expect the NHS to parrot their stance on Brexit from carefully prepared PR guidance. But guidance on far more critical matters has not materialised and there are worrying signs the government is not taking the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the NHS seriously enough, writes James Illman.
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HSJ LocalCMA clears acute trust mega merger after two months
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the planned merger of two acute trusts in Liverpool after the first stage of its approval process.
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NewsTrust resorts to piecemeal approach to 'position itself well' for capital funding bid
A teaching trust is considering slicing its £367m capital bid into a series of smaller projects in an attempt to “position itself well” for the next wave of government allocations.
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NewsDaily Insight: Food for thought
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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CommentInvest in volunteers to improve end-of-life care
To meet the long-term plan’s objective of personalised end-of-life care for everyone, NHS leaders should invest in setting up volunteer services, exhorts Professor Catherine Walshe
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CommentFund specialist services to help children with complex mental health needs
NSPCC’s latest report highlights a worrying misunderstanding of children’s complex mental health needs, writes Tim Smith
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News‘Inadequate’ mental health hospital placed into special measures
A mental health hospital has been placed into special measures by the Care Quality Commission after inspectors found more than 500 instances of restraint and dozens of unexplained serious incidents.
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NewsFood review will ‘unclip caterers’ wings’, says chair
A new government review will aim to stop NHS catering staff feeling “boxed in” and help to “unclip [their] wings”, its chair has told HSJ.
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CommentStaff goodwill is a critical lifeline for the survival of the NHS
Goodwill is not just a preventive force to stop bad things happening, but a positive experience for patients in their hour of greatest need. By Jessica Arnold
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch up: NICE chief to leave, Brexit views aligned and Birmingham restrictions scrapped
Your essential update on health for the week.
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NewsCQC closes ‘inadequate’ children’s unit
An NHS children’s mental health unit has been closed down by the Care Quality Commission after being rated “inadequate” earlier this week.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Standard hit for the first time
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.