All EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST articles – Page 16
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NewsHospital inspections in marginal seats could swing general election
Hospital inspections could play a role in deciding the outcome of next year’s general election, according to analysis shared exclusively with HSJ.
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SupplementsValue in Healthcare Awards: Workforce Efficiency
In association with Four Eyes InsightFinalistsNorthern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust -winnerWorcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust - highly commendedCountess of Chester Hospital Foundation TrustHealth Education England and East Kent Hospitals University Foundation TrustKing’s College Hospital Foundation TrustNottingham CityCare PartnershipPartnerships in CareSouth Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare Foundation TrustUniversity Hospitals of Leicester ...
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HSJ LocalEast Kent placed in special measures
Monitor has put East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust in special measures more than two weeks after the Care Quality Commission recommended the move.
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NewsEast Kent to refocus on patient safety following 'inadequate' CQC rating
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
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HSJ LocalEast Kent governors defend trust board
PERFORMANCE: The council of governors at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has come out in support of the trust board and expressed its “disappointment” at a “misleading” Care Quality Commission report which criticised leadership at the trust as “inadequate”.
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LeaderEast Kent is a test case for new CQC regime and its consequences
Monitor is yet to make its decision
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NewsEast Kent management 'lost touch' with staff, former governor claims
A former lead governer of the trust recommended for special measures last week has accused its senior management of repeatedly brushing aside his and fellow governors’ concerns
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HSJ LocalSenior departures at trust recommended for special measures
WORKFORCE: The chief executive of a trust recommended for special measures is to retire at the end of the year due to ill health.
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HSJ LocalSpecial measures recommended for East Kent trust
The Care Quality Commission has recommended East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust be placed in special measures despite its good inspection record under the regulator’s previous regime.
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HSJ Local
Outpatient plans approved by East Kent
STRUCTURE: The board of East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has voted in favour of reducing outpatient services from 15 to six sites.
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NewsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham 'partners' with trust 150 miles away
University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust is to partner with a struggling FT more than 150 miles away in a bid to help the organisation make desperately needed improvements.
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HSJ Local
Surgery centralisation plans on hold following clinician concerns
STRUCTURE: East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust’s plan to reduce a “serious clinical risk” by centralising specialist surgery has been delayed after clinicians resisted the plans.
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HSJ Local
East Kent FT seeks partner to 'reinvigorate' private offering
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is seeking to work with an independent provider to “reinvigorate” its private patient services.
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HSJ Local
East Kent trust backs possible hospital move
STRUCTURE: East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has suggested one of its main sites be developed for housing and a new hospital be built elsewhere.
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HSJ LocalSurgeon shortage leads to centralised service
High risk and emergency gastrointestinal surgery is to be centralised at one site by East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust due to a shortage of surgeons.
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NewsNo integration pioneers win 'accelerator' status
NHS England has reneged on its plan to give a designated “integration pioneer” area special status as a centre of best practice in the use of its £260m technology fund.
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NewsAnalysis: Elderly prioritised in spend of £250m A&E fund
HSJ analysis of the 53 trusts due to receive a share of the Department of Health’s £250m winter pressure fund shows many are prioritising improvements to the care of the frail elderly.
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HSJ Local
East Kent scores below average on three PLACE standards
PERFORMANCE: East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust scored well for the appearance of patient areas in the new patient-led ward inspection regime, but below average for standards on dignity, cleanliness and food.
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Blogs
English waiting list peaking just below 3 million
The English waiting list peaks just below 3 million: the largest reported list size since April 2008. But 18 weeks performance remains steady.