All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 63
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NewsBed pressures exacerbate radiology safety risks says HSIB
Patients with undiagnosed cancer are being discharged from hospital before crucial radiology scans are completed because of demands to free up hospital beds, it has emerged.
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HSJ LocalMerger with larger trust is 'off the table', says DGH chief
A merger with Nottingham University Hospitals is “off the table”, the chief executive of Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust has told HSJ, describing the relationship between the trusts as one of equals.
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HSJ LocalUPDATED: Hospital board decides against emergency proposal to suspend cancer ops
A hospital has decided against rolling out emergency proposals discussed today to suspending cancer and urgent operations but it could postpone routine operations because of significant staff shortages.
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NewsExclusive: GP chief inspector to leave CQC
The chief inspector of general practice for the Care Quality Commission is set to step down from his post in March, HSJ has learned.
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NewsHospital chief exec fired after 12 years in post
A long serving hospital chief executive has been dismissed following a disciplinary hearing, HSJ has learned.
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NewsMore CAMHS beds commissioned in the south east
Twelve more child and adolescent mental health beds have been commissioned from a private provider in the south east of England to avoid sending youngsters out of area.
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NewsRevealed: New safety fears at troubled DGH
A maternity department facing investigation into more than 100 alleged cases of poor care has been found by the CQC to be repeating mistakes which led to avoidable deaths almost 10 years ago, HSJ can reveal today.
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NewsMid Staffs inquiry lead to chair Healthwatch England
The leader of the Mid Staffordshire public inquiry has been appointed chair of Healthwatch England.
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HSJ InteractiveImproving GP practice ratings
Joanna Sharr explores the common factors identified by the CQC in helping GP practices drive significant improvement
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CommentThe impact of integrated care systems
The long term NHS plan should set out a road map for the future and earmark resources to accelerate the improvements in health and care that ICSs are leading, writes Chris Ham
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LeaderMatt Hancock’s endorsement of Babylon risks undermining NHS innovation
HSJ editor Alastair McLellan says the health and social care secretary’s endorsement of Babylon Health risks undermining innovation efforts in the NHS.
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HSJ LocalLondon FT now 'outstanding'
A London trust specialising in cancer treatment has been rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission.
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HSJ LocalHospital CEO calls for changes to London pay rates
The chief executive of a suburban trust has called for changes to the pay system in which inner London staff get a larger supplement to their pay than those in outer boroughs.
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NewsGovernment ranks areas on health and social care joint working
A league table rating performance on patient flow between the boundaries of health and social care has been published, as the Care Quality Commission announces it will continue local area reviews ahead of possible inspections of council commissioning.
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NewsDGH drops back into special measures
A small rural trust has been put back in special measures after inspectors found a deterioration in quality since their last visit.
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NewsTrust launches independent review of A&E deaths
An acute trust has commissioned an independent review to examine patient deaths within its emergency services pathway, HSJ has learned.
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NewsTrust chair to step down early
The chair of a financially challenged trust is to step down after less than three years.
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News'Fundamental' policy change required for integration - new NHS England boss
Foundation trusts are “islands in the sea” of integration and will not change until fundamental changes to regulation, legislation and financial incentives are made, Lord Prior has said.
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NewsWatchdog calls for national sexual safety guidance
The care quality watchdog is calling for national guidance on sexual safety on mental health units following an investigation into more than 1,000 reports of abuse and harassment.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: How much for mental health in long term plan?
This is HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector. Feedback and comments are welcome - email me in confidence.