All HSJ Local articles – Page 222
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East Sussex below average on privacy and dignity, and appearance
PERFORMANCE: East Sussex Healthcare Trust scored below average for three of four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime but above average for food and hydration.
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Sussex Partnership scores above average in all but one PLACE score
PERFORMANCE: Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust scored above average for all of the standards in new patient-led ward inspection regime except for those on the appearance and maintenance of its buildings.
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Estate condition weakest PLACE score for Surrey and Sussex
PERFORMANCE: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust scored above average for cleanliness but below average for the condition and appearance of its buildings in new patient-led ward inspection regime.
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Cambs and Peterborough CCG faces 'significant financial challenge'
FINANCE: The clinical commissioning group which has put up to £800m of older people’s services out to tender is reporting it faces a “significant financial challenge”.
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HSJ LocalCQC criticises United Lincolnshire for continued failings
WORKFORCE: United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has been heavily criticised by the Care Quality Commission over concerns about low staffing, patient safety, record keeping and management.
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HSJ LocalLondon GP representatives oppose 'radical' primary care change
STRUCTURE: The organisation representing GPs in London is publishing a vision for the future of their services, emphasising the need to “build on the strengths and values” of existing providers, rather than revolutionary change.
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CQC: Still ‘great deal’ of work to be done at Morecambe Bay
PERFORMANCE: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has only fully met seven of the 40 recommendations it received from the Care Quality Commission last year for improving its emergency services, the regulator will report today.
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HSJ LocalCambridge takes out £50m loan to fund IT project
Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust has taken out a £50m loan to partly fund its ambitious new electronic patient records system, HSJ has learned.
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CQC gives Kidderminster thumbs up
PERFORMANCE: Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre has been told it is meeting all five essential standards in a recent CQC inspection.
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Death rates fall at George Eliot
PERFORMANCE: George Eliot Hospital trust is reporting improved performance on mortality rates.
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Cambridge governors express ‘concern’ over C.diff levels
PERFORMANCE Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust governors have expressed “concern” about the number of C.difficile cases so far this year, according to unconfirmed board minutes.
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Brighton reports improved efficiency from touch screens
PERFORMANCE: Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust has seen improved efficiencies and staff morale following the installation of an electronic bed management system at its two sites.
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Elective and outpatient activity rise faster than plan in Portsmouth
PERFORMANCE: Elective and outpatient activity levels are rising faster than predicted at Portsmouth Hospitals Trust, despite a drop in demand for emergency services.
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Pharmacists drafted in to help A&E staff
PERFORMANCE: Pharmacists are due to be introduced into the accident and emergency department at Worcestershire Royal Hospital to provide better support for patients.
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UCLH sets £2m surplus target for 2013-14
FINANCE: University College London Hospitals Foundation Trust is planning a surplus of £2m for 2013-14, board papers reveal.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals to hold first public board meeting
STRUCTURE: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals is to hold its first-ever public board meeting.
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New chair for UCL Partners
WORKFORCE: UCL Partners has appointed a new chair after Sir Cyril Chantler retires in March 2014.
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Date set for Royal Bournemouth inspection
PERFORMANCE: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Foundation Trust is to be inspected by the Care Quality Commission from the 23 to 25 October.
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South Kent CCG confirms community hospital ‘will not close’
STRUCTURE: South Kent Coast Clinical Commissioning Group has confirmed to local residents that Victoria Memorial Hospital in Deal will remain open.
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South Kent CCG working on suicide prevention
PERFORMANCE: South Kent Coast Clinical Commissioning Group is developing a suicide prevention strategy.