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HSJ LocalWeston abandons ambition to form integrated care organisation
STRUCTURE: Plans for an integrated care organisation incorporating England’s smallest acute have been abandoned, it has been confirmed.
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NewsHSJ Live rolling news 7.11.12
HSJ’s rolling blog of today’s news including from the London Health 2012 event.
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Three cases of C difficile at Worthing Hospital in September
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust reported three cases of hospital attributed Clostridium difficile during September against an in-month trajectory of seven.
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NewsHunt backs new standards for NHS managers
A new set of standards for NHS managers, non-executives and GP leaders will put “care, compassion and respect for patients” at the heart of leadership in the health service, the health secretary has said.
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HSJ LocalRat droppings found in operating theatre
Forty operations have been cancelled at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust after rat droppings were found in an operating theatre.
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NewsRevalidation to cost £970m over 10 years
Medical revalidation will cost the NHS £970m over the next 10 years, the Department of Health has said.
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NewsHSJ backs campaign encouraging female experts
HSJ is backing a campaign to increase the proportion of female experts featured on television and radio.
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NewsFunding for fingerprint drugs test
Drug tests that will be able to detect the substances someone has taken through their fingerprints have been given funding.
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HSJ Local
Monitor scrutinises quality as part of Western’s FT bid
STRUCTURE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has reported that October was the “most intensive stage” yet of its application to become a foundation trust.
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NewsMPs call for improved diabetes care
Too many patients with diabetes are developing potentially life-threatening complications because they are not receiving the straightforward care and support they need, according to MPs.
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HSJ Local
Mid Staffordshire halves waiting times
PERFORMANCE: Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has halved the average waiting time for patients waiting for treatment after being referred by their GP.
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HSJ Local
Deloitte due to start board appraisal at St George's
STRUCTURE: Deloitte are due to start their Board Governance Assurance Framework appraisal at St George’s this month
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HSJ Local
St George's predicting £6.5m surplus despite behind-target savings
FINANCE: St George’s Healthcare Trust is predicting a £6.5m surplus despite falling behind on its savings target.
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HSJ Local
St George's audit committee flags procurement irregularities
FINANCE: St George’s audit committee reported: “[We] have been and continue to be concerned about the high level of tender waivers raised for reason of ‘urgency’ and ‘sole supplier’ – 4.6 per cent of non-pay and capital expenditure year to date – leading to inability to demonstrate value for money.”
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HSJ Local
Southampton consultant wins prize for flu vaccine research
RESEARCH: A consultant at Southampton General Hospital has been honoured following the publication of a paper on a universal vaccine for influenza.
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HSJ Local
Power outage investigation at Dartford and Gravesham
PERFORMANCE: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust lost power for 20 minutes while carrying out a routine generator test over the autumn, according to board papers.
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HSJ Local
NHS Haringey demands improved 'talking therapies' performance
PERFORMANCE: NHS Haringey has asked its Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) provider for an action plan to improve performance.
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HSJ Local
Aspirant FT says it has improved following CQC visit
PERFORMANCE: Managers at a Midlands hospital which had its application for foundation trust status deferred for the second time following CQC concerns, have said work has been done to improve.
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HSJ Local
Quarter of St George's consultants 'have no job plan'
WORKFORCE: An audit committee report said it wanted to “raise concerns” with the board of St George’s Healthcare Trust about consultant job planning.