All Education/training articles – Page 33
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Does the NHS have its eyes wide shut?
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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NewsHEE rows back on nursing associates giving patients drugs unsupervised
Nursing associates will be trained to administer drugs “within the confines of local employer policies”, it has been confirmed as the final version of the curriculum for those in the new role was published yesterday – a change from a leaked version of the document that was heavily criticised.
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HSJ KnowledgeIn search of a stop to same day cancellation of operations
A northern trust created a role to identify the causes of same day cancellations – and possible methods for reducing them
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HSJ KnowledgeThe five conditions that will allow people to learn from failure
Vanguards must not be afraid of the F word – as former Obama adviser Don Berwick tells us, ‘failure’ is an essential process if we are to improve
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NewsNational nurse leaders defend plans for new support role
Senior nurses in England sign letter defending plans for nursing associate role Letter confirms nursing associates will take on tasks currently performed by nurses New research says substituting nurses for non-nurses increases mortality risk The most senior nurses in England have defended plans for the new nursing associate ...
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NewsRCN chief: New role risks devaluing nursing
RCN chief executive Janet Davies criticises “lack of transparency” over development of nurse associate role She says proposals to allow nurse associates to administer controlled drugs is “ridiculous” Viewing nursing as a task based role would put patient safety at risk, she says Viewing nursing as a task ...
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NewsNot HEE's role to fill junior doctor rota gaps, says chief executive
Ian Cumming says Health Education England is responsible for supplying future consultant workforce The drive to provide 24/7 care has created gaps in rotas that should be filled by non-training staff NHS trusts and universities will need to fund expansion of nurse training posts in 2018 Providing enough ...
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HSJ LocalTrust's patient death investigations highlight communication failings
An east London trust has discovered cases of inadequate handovers and ineffective communication between wards during its investigations into two patient deaths.
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CommentE-learning is the next digital step for patients and pupils alike
An educational portal that is cost-effective, accessible and focuses on stand-alone learning modules is what BMJ Learning aims to perfect for its users
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NewsLeak reveals nurse associates will be allowed to give patients drugs unsupervised
Leaked document reveals plan for nursing associates to calculate and administer controlled drugs Internal HEE curriculum framework leaked ahead of Department of Health decision on regulation Expansion of role to include administering drugs is a “recipe for confusion”, says professor of nursing policy EXCLUSIVE: Nursing associates will be ...
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Expert BriefingLintern’s Risk Register: What we say about nursing matters
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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CommentThe mutual benefit of clinical fellows to arm's lengths bodies
The benefits of leadership fellows to trainees and their host organisations are many, as Nick Aresti, Sir Mike Richards, David Behan and Rishi Duggal explain
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CommentBuilding the doctor of tomorrow: who should be leading the way?
A management BSc degree can be an integral tool in developing teamwork and leadership skills beyond the compulsory medical school curriculum
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NewsHEE misses GP training target despite record recruitment
Health Education England has filled more GP training places than ever before but failed to reach its target for 2016.
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NewsDrive to cut litigation costs may be extended 'throughout the NHS'
Health secretary says aim of maternity plans is to improve learning and reduce incidents of harm New “safe space” legislation to protect clinicians will not prevent families receiving information, says Jeremy Hunt Safe space will not stop action being taken against people where there are risks to patients or ...
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HSJ KnowledgeLeadership Q&A: Doncaster and Bassetlaw FT
Mike Pinkerton explains how the new chief executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Foundation Trust will help the organisation become fully financially sustainable
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CommentAn apprentice medical school: the solution to NHS workforce woes
There has to be a new approach to training doctors to produce skilled practical medical practitioners required by the NHS
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NewsExclusive: HEE to receive £20m for GP training places
Health Education England is to receive an additional £20m on top of its existing budget to help support the planned increase in the number of GPs in England
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CommentIs five a good number for the forward view?
The financial challenges increase the urgency to get on with the task of health care advancement but cannot shorten the time it takes to complete the journey
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Expert BriefingLintern’s Risk Register: Thinking like a patient, acting like a taxpayer?
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern