Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Page 5
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Comment
March sees worst ever breach of England's 18-weeks target
March was another bad month for England’s 18 week waiting times. It was the worst performance since the “incomplete pathways” target was introduced in 2012, powered by the largest waiting list since January 2008.
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Comment
The call must go out to improve hospital switchboard services
Our research into hospital switchboard performance suggests more staff might be needed if the NHS is to be transformed into a seven day service, write Thomas Hampton and colleagues
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News
Revealed: First digital maturity index scores in full
This is a full list of trusts’ scores on the new digital maturity index, based on HSJ analysis of NHS England data.
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News
CQC: Stark contrast in maternity inspections due to 'different hypothesis'
CQC rated maternity unit at Homerton as “inadequate” for safety in 2015 after rating it “good” the previous year Internal review finds that different “hypothesis” and unannounced second inspection led to different findings CQC was contacted by whistleblower about maternal deaths before first inspection, but this did not feature ...
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News
Exclusive: Hundreds more hidden patients waiting 52 weeks for treatment
HSJ uncovers nearly 400 more patients waiting more than a year for treatment Official data said 722 patients were waiting more than 52 weeks as of January Discovery follows revelation of 1,015 year-plus waiters at Barking, Havering and Redbridge At least 378 more patients than previously thought have ...
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HSJ Local
CQC admits it missed things at ‘unacceptable’ maternity unit
Chief inspector of hospitals indicates regulator found things in second inspection of Homerton University Hospital it missed in first inspection Re-inspection triggered by deaths of five mothers over 18 months CQC board member says trusts able to prepare before announced inspections to “show off the hospitals in the best ...
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News
London: Best and worst staff survey performers
Analysis of the best and worst performers in the London region on key measures in the NHS staff survey 2015.
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News
Revealed: Trusts' estimated savings potential
By using publicly available data, HSJ has been able to closely match the methodology used by Lord Carter to produce trusts’ headline “savings opportunity” figures. Here we list the least and most efficient trusts according to the headline measure, as well as data for all trusts.
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HSJ Local
Homerton suspends RTT data collection
PERFORMANCE: Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust has suspended its reporting of referral to treatment elective waiting times data.
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News
London organisations set out devolution bids
Bids include north east London, north central London and Hackney Areas will request control of NHS estate decisions, payment mechanisms and affordable housing for key workers Concerns have been raised at the “pace of discussions” London devolution bids include a partnership in the north east of ...
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HSJ Local
Updated: Ambulances to be diverted from Medway following CQC inspection
PERFORMANCE: Ambulances will be temporarily diverted from the accident and emergency department at Medway Foundation Trust two mornings this week under a plan from NHS England.
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News
FT finance: Winners and losers of education and training income
We reveal the biggest winners and losers of education and training income since 2012-13.
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HSJ Local
East London maternity service 'inadequate' for safety
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission has told Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust to improve its maternity services following an inspection triggered by the deaths of five mothers over 18 months.
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News
London's devolution demands revealed
Proposals to redesign London’s £93bn public services through wide ranging devolution from central government have been agreed by borough leaders and the city’s mayor.
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HSJ Local
CQC makes snap inspection of maternity unit following death
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission has made an unannounced inspection of Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust’s maternity unit after a fifth maternal death at the hospital.
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HSJ Local
CCG investigates ‘alarming’ rise in teenage suicides
PUBLIC HEALTH: Commissioners in London is to investigate the reasons behind an ‘alarming’ increase in the number of teenage deaths on its patch since 2011, with a focus on cases of suicide through hanging.
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HSJ Local
Updated: Leading foundation trust buddies with Medway
PERFORMANCE: Struggling Medway Foundation Trust has been buddied with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust to try and help the hospital improve its performance.
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HSJ Local
Fifth maternal death at east London hospital
PERFORMANCE: There has been another maternal death at Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust.
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HSJ Knowledge
Non-clinical navigators can ease pressures in A&E
Reducing unnecessary accident and emergency attendances