All articles by Blair McPherson – Page 6
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Lead from the front and behind the scenes
The NHS requires leaders across the service who are influential and willing to learn from others
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No blame − the NHS's the gain
The Berwick reviews says the NHS should have a learning, no blame culture. But what would that look like?
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Stress, strokes and Robin Hood
The affects of stress on managers could have a serious impact on the NHS in future.
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BlogsWhat can we learn from the CQC 'cover up' story?
Recent events at the regulator bring up many questions and a valuable lesson for senior managers
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There will always be staff who feel bullied by managers
If staff are asked, “Have you been bullied?”, what is an acceptable amount of yes responses?
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Tackling inequality is a forgotten priority
A current Coronation Street storyline is ideal material for addressing racism issues in organisations
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'Special measures' are a stick to beat trusts with
In my experience, trying to get out of special measures is the start of reducing the quality of services
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BlogsThe difference between a board and a cabinet
Council meetings tend to be a bit more rowdy than their NHS trust board counterparts
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BlogsWe're missing the signs of alcohol abuse among older people
The over 65 population is drinking in ever greater numbers, posing a new set of healthcare problems
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Lights, camera, inaction
TV’s Undercover Boss is a lesson in management – for all the wrong reasons
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BlogsMy own experience of a report 'cover up'
I was told my report identifying serious concerns at one organisation could not be made public
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Can clinicians make good managers?
In the new NHS, having the necessary management skills is more relevant than your professional background
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BlogsIs it that good to talk?
I’m unconvinced the government’s Schwartz rounds pilot will improve staff wellbeing or patient care
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Big data should inform commissioning decisions
More data is available to the NHS than ever, so we should use it when making commissioning decisions.
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The power of an HSJ blog
A trip to the health centre suggests local general practice staff have been reading my blog.
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BlogsChallenge the myth of integrated care
Integrated care is not immune from the problems that affect the existing health and social care system.
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The problem with superficial inspections
Some inspections of health and care providers are note much deepe than someone inspecting a second-hand car by going around and kicking the tyres.
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Cut the Newspeak out of redundancy announcements
Managers and politicians should be upfront and clear when announcing bad news, not hiding behind jargon.
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Could the 'Rooney rule' work in the public sector?
A look at how attitudes to race have changed in public sector recrutiment.