All HSJ Interactive articles – Page 6
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HSJ InteractiveLeadership Q&A: NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service
Director of Advice and Appeals, Vicky Voller, explains how the Practitioner Performance Advice Service – and the role of the head of case advice – will make a real difference, by providing an independent and expert advisory and support service for medical, dental and pharmacy practitioners and healthcare organisations.
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HSJ InteractiveHow can integrated care systems make the best use of medicines optimisation and pharmacy services?
At a recent HSJ webinar an expert panel explored how medicines optimisation can work at an ICS level. Thelma Agnew reports
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HSJ InteractiveMental health waits in A&E
Rising numbers of patients with mental health problems are waiting more than 12 hours to be seen by specialists in accident and emergency departments, an HSJ investigation has found, as official estimates suggest a third of emergency departments are still missing a key crisis support target in the NHS ...
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HSJ InteractiveRoundtable: How do partnerships need to be different to help the NHS survive?
The NHS has always worked in partnership with external organisations, however, can these relationships support in delivering sustainable change at scale and pace? An HSJ roundtable, in association with Capita, looked at these key issues and how relationships may develop
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HSJ InteractiveCan NHS data ever be considered truly secure?
As more healthcare data gets digitised, via more devices, developing a plan for if things go wrong is crucial – as a recent HSJ webinar discussed
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HSJ InteractiveHow to tackle the backlog of patients with mental health needs
A recent HSJ webinar, run in association with Ethypharm Digital Therapy, explored how people with depression are currently supported, and the potential for digital therapy in increasing capacity across ICSs
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HSJ InteractiveThe education conundrum
Finding time to educate clinicians and users on flash glucose monitoring is often cited as a barrier to more widespread use of the technology. But, some experts argue, it’s a challenge which may have been overstated
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HSJ InteractiveHow can ICSs widen access to innovative diabetes management?
In March 2022, NICE updated its recommendations on the management of diabetes in adults. The new guidelines recommend there should be broader access to intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring devices. So how can ICSs deliver on this? Claire Read reports
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HSJ InteractiveWhy has it been challenging for the NHS to universally implement electronic patient records?
An HSJ roundtable in association with HCI Group considered why universal EPR coverage has been an elusive goal for so long
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HSJ InteractiveHSJ webinar discussed can NHS data ever be considered truly secure?
On demand recording now available A wealth of sensitive data is collected every day across the health and care service; much of it used to make complex decisions about the best interventions for an individual or a group. The principle of ...
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HSJ InteractiveWebinar: How can integrated care systems make the best use of medicines optimisation and pharmacy services?
Webinar: How can integrated care systems make the best use of medicines optimisation and pharmacy services? Tuesday 06 December 2022 – 10.30am-11.15amWith medicines and prescribing teams now working together across the end-to-end patient pathway – this is a new era for medicines optimisation.Medicines have the potential to make ...
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HSJ InteractiveHow can ICSs be better supported to adopt proven new technologies?
An HSJ webinar, held in association with iRhythm, explored the challenges and opportunities for ICSs as they look to implement new technologies and innovation. Jennifer Trueland reports
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HSJ InteractiveTaking virtual wards system-wide – is your ICS ready?
A recent HSJ webinar held in association with Spirit Health discussed progress so far for virtual wards and explored what needs to happen next to drive implementation forward. Jennifer Trueland reports
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HSJ InteractiveBuilding on the experience of successful virtual wards
Embedding virtual wards across an integrated care system means getting the support and buy-in from all parts of the system, said Rachel Marsh, deputy medical director, University Hospitals of Leicester Trust. Sponsored by Her organisation is building on the experience of successful virtual wards for COPD and covid ...
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HSJ InteractiveHow can integrated care systems most effectively collect and use data to combat health inequalities?
A recent HSJ webinar, run in association with Oracle Cerner, considered how data might valuably play a part in addressing long-standing inequities. Claire Read reports.
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HSJ InteractiveHelping the vulnerably housed get better care
Through their work for vulnerable communities, JustLife has become a leading organisation for researching, advocating for and working with people living in temporary accommodation.
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HSJ InteractiveEnsuring good health and well-being for deaf people
Supporting the deaf community in accessing healthcare and committed to removing the barriers that prevent equitable access and treatment, SignHealth, a passionate and caring deaf-led team, have been working with and campaigning for deaf people, many of whom use sign language, since 1986.
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HSJ InteractiveWorking to eradicate health inequalities experienced by the black community
Created to erase health disparities faced by the black community, CAHN act as a direct point of contact with commissioners; to champion the work of the Caribbean and African community, and promote its assets, efficiencies, and achievements.
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HSJ InteractiveHow specialist mesh services fared in their first year
Specialist centres for those affected by mesh implants, as recommended by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, became operational formally in April 2021. Here is how they performed in their first year.