All Care Quality Commission (CQC) articles – Page 65
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NewsNHS trusts sign multimillion pound China consultancy deal
Two “outstanding” foundation trusts have signed a contract with a Chinese real estate company to advise it on building 10 new hospitals in a deal which could be worth millions for the NHS.
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HSJ InteractiveWould video assistant referees improve CQC’s process of inspections?
A real time VAR style method of assessment might lead to the fairer treatment of providers, writes Nythan Smith
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HSJ LocalCQC highlights avoidable harm in 'fragmented' health economy
A review of the Northamptonshire health economy found several examples of patients being harmed by poor hospital discharge processes, as well as a “lack of trust” between organisations that was hampering progress towards system integration.
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NewsSenior MPs calls for leadership change at trust
Former health minister George Freeman has today joined fellow senior local MPs calling for a “change in management” at the East of England Ambulance Service Trust and said he was “shocked by the lack of real leadership” at the provider.
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NewsVirtual GP service rated outstanding
A virtual primary care service funded as part of the government’s push to extend opening hours has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
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LeaderJeremy Hunt: a ‘good’ health secretary?
Jeremy Hunt’s tenure as health secretary - the longest there has been - has come to an end. HSJ editor Alastair Mclellan reflects on his achievements and missteps.
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NewsYoung people stuck in mental health services 'void', says HSIB
The long term plan for the health service must address the “void” which leaves young people with serious mental health problems unable to access support when they turn 18, according to a new report.
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HSJ LocalHospitals merger goes live
Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust and Ipswich Hospital Trust have completed their merger to create East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust.
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2018: Patient Safety Team of the Year
Winner University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Trust: Patient safety and risk team
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NewsCommunity trust director to lead acute hospital
The chief operating officer of a community trust has taken up her first chief executive post at a small district general hospital.
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HSJ InteractiveInquests and the Gosport Independent Panel Report
Looking at the inquests in the Gosport scandal, several legal issues arose then, which still appear in inquests in the health and social care sector held throughout the country, says Errol Archer
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NewsCQC appoints deputy chief inspector of hospitals
The Care Quality Commission has appointed a new deputy chief inspector of hospitals.
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CommentResponding to the danger signs of CAMHS in trouble
Mental healthcare and treatment, for children and young people in particular, has historically been the ‘poor relation’ of the NHS, writes Dr Nick Wagget
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HSJ LocalChief executive of 'inadequate' trust resigns
The chief executive of a trust with “longstanding” patient safety concerns has resigned.
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NewsMedical apps to face new scrutiny, amid criticism of "fragmentation"
The rapid growth in medical apps will come under stricter regulatory scrutiny amid criticism that the current system is “fragmented”.
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NewsBehan: Ignoring staff concerns could trigger the next Mid Staffs
The next care scandal in the NHS will be caused by a failure to listen to frontline concerns raised by NHS staff, Sir David Behan has warned.
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HSJ LocalTrust loses £26m arbitration with commissioners
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust loses dispute with clinical commissioning groups Money owed to CCGs will have to be part of 2018-19 balance, HSJ understands A hospital trust has lost its £26m arbitration challenge with its main commissioners, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalChief executive of integrated trust announces early retirement
The chief executive of an integrated health and social care trust has announced she is taking early retirement, following the death of her husband.
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HSJ LocalSafety delays trust rated ‘requires improvement’
East of England Ambulance Service Trust has been rated requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission, which raised concerns about a “lack of leadership”, “low staff morale”, and an “unsustainable” strategy in key areas.
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HSJ LocalManagers ‘consumed by operational issues’ as trust remains in special measures
Executives at an NHS trust have told the Care Quality Commission they are ”consumed by operational issues” with the regulator recommeding it remain in special measures.