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NewsExclusive: NHS Improvement accused of 'dismantling' NICE safe staffing work
NHS Improvement to revisit NICE safe staffing work on acute and maternity wards Chief nursing officer had said NICE guidance would not be re-examined by NHS Critics say move will confuse providers and risks undermining evidence based work NHSI has eight “safe and sustainable staffing” committees NHS Improvement ...
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NewsPatient Safety Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2016 Patient Safety Awards has been revealed.
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HSJ LocalShelford Group trust rated 'good' across the board
PERFORMANCE: A Shelford Group trust has achieved a good rating in all five domains of its Care Quality Commission inspection.
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HSJ Local'Good' GP service suspended by CQC over safety
PRIMARY CARE: Services by a GP practice in south London have been suspended over patient safety concerns despite it being rated good by the Care Quality Commission last year.
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HSJ Local18 week waits, April 2016: explore the maps
NHS waiting lists around England, updated for April 2016
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HSJ Local'Bullying and blame culture' poses risk to patients at maternity unit
“Significant concerns” raised about behaviour of consultants and senior midwives at County Durham and Darlington FT Report says “finger pointing” culture meant staff were reluctant to raise concerns Trust working with NHS England on improvement plan PATIENT SAFETY: Care of mothers and babies is being put at risk ...
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HSJ LocalTrusts look to Salford for electronic patient record system
Bolton FT and Pennine Acute Trust are both preparing to procure a new electronic patient record systems Building integrated patient records between trusts seen as key aspect of the “hospital chain” across north Greater Manchester Digital landscape in city of Manchester could be less uniform TECHNOLOGY: Two more ...
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HSJ LocalTemporary solution in Lancashire hospitals' robot wars
NHS England agrees to commission robotic surgery from East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Commissioners say equipment purchased by the trust could be moved elsewhere as part of an ongoing review Trust says urology robot has improved services for patients across the county ACUTE CARE: NHS England has agreed to ...
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NewsDaily Insight: Hospital ratings − the (almost) full picture
The must read stories to end the week
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NewsDH to scrap nursing advisory team
Nursing policy unit to be scrapped as part of DH cost cutting drive Decision criticised by unions as an “appalling message” to professions Sir Robert Francis QC raised fears over a weak nursing voice in 2013 The Department of Health is planning to axe its nursing, midwifery and ...
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HSJ LocalSouthern Health admits 'unlawful acts' in relation to Sparrowhawk death
Southern Health Foundation Trust formally accepts responsibility for death of Connor Sparrowhawk Mr Sparrowhawk, who had epilepsy, drowned in a bath following a seizure while in the care of Southern Health The trust admits it caused his death, was negligent and violated Mr Sparrowhawk and his family’s human rights ...
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NewsDorrell warns health and care service will need more cash
Former health secretary says current funding formula for the health and social care does not work NHS Confederation chair says discussion over “quantum and structure” of funding will be needed “over coming months” Stephen Dorrell also reveals confederation is talking to Local Government Association about “deeper relationship” The ...
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NewsExclusive: 'Blackmail' over control totals could undermine STPs, leaders warn
Stephen Dalton and Stephen Dorrell say national leaders risk derailing STPs by trying to “blackmail” local NHS bodies Control totals criticised as “old money” strategy NHS Confederation leaders say STPs are a “cornerstone” of NHS planning and delivery process National leaders risk derailing the sustainability and transformation planning ...
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NewsAnalysis: More than half of trusts 'require improvement'
HSJ analysis of all CQC trust ratings published as regulator completes its inspection of all acute trusts More than half of trusts rated requires improvement No trust currently rated outstanding for safety or inadequate for caring Explore HSJ’s interactive map HSJ has mapped and analysed every inspection rating ...
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NewsMapped: Every CQC trust rating so far
HSJ has mapped every inspection rating the Care Quality Commission has handed out to NHS trusts in England to date.
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HSJ LocalTrust spent £315,000 on interim HR directors in a year
WORKFORCE: A Kent trust paid £315,000 for the services of two “off payroll” interim human resources directors who were together in post for less than a year.
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NewsDaily Insight: What would Brexit mean for the NHS?
HSJ’s summary of the day’s must read stories and debate
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HSJ LocalCCG 'switches off' 111 divert
Divert to 111 has been “switched off” in Bolton due to concerns around the time taken to answer calls Patients calling their GP surgery outside normal hours instead to be directed straight to the GP out of hours services Move follows feedback from Bolton Foundation Trust, which reported a ...