All Infection control articles – Page 30
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NewsRaising NHS staff wellbeing can ‘save trusts millions’
Trusts could save millions of pounds while improving patient outcomes through “simple” measures to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees, a major study has found.
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NewsA third say no party could run NHS
Almost one in three people think none of the major political parties is capable of running the NHS, a survey has revealed.
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HSJ Knowledge
Leadership in patient safety
Sharon Beamish is chief executive of George Eliot Hospital is the deputy director of nursing at George Eliot Hospital
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to maintain business as usual in a swine flu pandemic
A swine flu outbreak could shrink workforces for weeks, but now health organisations can download a tool which helps them plan for business continuity. Daloni Carlisle explains
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NewsC diff deaths at new high
Hospital bug C difficile claimed 248 lives in Scotland last year and was a “contributory factor” in a further 517 deaths, figures show.
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NewsLabour calls for wider C diff probe
Labour has called for an inquiry into an outbreak of C difficile that caused nine deaths at a hospital in Scotland to be extended across the country.
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GSK claims 'rapid progress' on swine flu vaccine
Drugs company GlaxoSmithKline says it is making “rapid progress” on its swine flu vaccine.
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NewsHealthcare watchdogs could suspend NHS inspections during crisis
The Care Quality Commission plans to suspend a “whole suite of activities” such as hygiene inspections if the flu pandemic worsens.
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NewsMinisters deny swine flu website was late starter
A claim that the new swine flu helpline and website should have been launched earlier has been dismissed by ministers.
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NewsNHS trust apologises over infection deaths
Health bosses at a hospital trust in Nottingham have apologised after a series of infections involving patients undergoing heart valve operations left three dead and five seriously ill.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe tension between religion and healthcare
When the religious beliefs of an NHS employee run contrary to trust policy, the result is often headline grabbing conflict. Louise Hunt looks at a modern day dilemma
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NewsManagers quietly confident as NHS battles swine flu pandemic
Managers and staff are confident the NHS is coping successfully with swine flu, an HSJ and Nursing Times survey reveals.
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CommentSurvey: How do you think the NHS is coping with swine flu?
Health Service Journal and Nursing Times would like to hear about the experience of swine flu by NHS staff so we can share with you, via our magazines and websites, how nurses and managers are feeling and what support they are getting.
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CommentMichael White on swine flu and infectious attitudes
There comes a time when even a “keep calm” column has to acknowledge that Britain seems to be edging towards a swine flu pandemic. Alas, there is no antiviral to protect more vulnerable groups like politicians from exhibiting alarming symptoms.
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CommentMedia Watch: is Burnham the new Pants Man?
As swine flu takes increasing hold it will be interesting to see how the national papers’ coverage of the pandemic begins to diverge.
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NewsHospital staff warning as NHS Confederation issues swine flu guidance
Hospital staff have been urged to ensure they get vaccinated against swine flu when drugs become available this month.
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CommentMediawatch: swine flu... it could be you
We’ve all got guilty pleasures that are bad for our health and this week there is another one to add to the list.
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NewsNPSA says investigations would be unhelpful
The government should be wary of MPs’ calls for thorough investigation of all serious safety incidents, the National Patient Safety Agency has said.
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NewsMeasles outbreak sparks vaccination appeal
The worst outbreak of measles in the North East for 20 years has prompted urgent appeals to parents to have their children vaccinated as soon as possible.
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CommentDoes my daughter have swine flu?
It’s been a tough month for my 12-year-old; she dislocated an elbow on an activity trip, was involved in a car accident, and then, last Friday, went down with suspected swine flu.