All Mid Staffs Inquiry articles – Page 10
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NewsExclusive: Monitor interventions double in response to Francis
The number of regulatory actions taken by Monitor against foundation trusts so far in 2013-14 is already more than double the level of the whole of last year, HSJ analysis reveals.
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NewsSudden rise in nurse workforce
The number of nurses working for acute trusts has risen dramatically in the past two months, suggesting a significant response to the Francis report’s criticism of low staffing levels.
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CommentTepid Francis response won’t guarantee patient safety
The Mid Staffs inquiry has been a missed opportunity
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NewsJudge acts to stop Mid Staffs nurse leaving NMC register
A High Court judge has granted a last minute injunction to stop former Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust chief nurse Jan Harry from leaving the Nursing and Midwifery Council register.
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NewsTrust Development Authority calls for more funding
The NHS Trust Development Authority is seeking more funding from the Department of Health to cope with an increased workload in the aftermath of the Francis inquiry, it has emerged.
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NewsExclusive: GMC and NMC handling of Mid Staffs cases reviewed
The Professional Standards Authority is to review the Nursing and Midwifery Council and General Medical Council’s handling of alleged misconduct cases relating to Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust staff, HSJ has discovered.
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NewsManagers to face 'direct consequences' for failure
Senior NHS managers including chief executives could have their contracts linked to their organisation’s performance in the new Care Quality Commission ratings.
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NewsDoctors 'sceptical about inquiries'
Four out of 10 doctors do not think inquiries into NHS failings - such as at Mid Staffs - will have a positive impact on the way their hospital works, according to a survey.
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NewsThousands of nurses exit the profession
The number of nurses actively choosing to leave their profession has jumped just over a quarter since the coalition government came into power, it has emerged.
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NewsInspectors will listen to historical whistleblowers says CQC
Care Quality Commission inspection teams will be able to consider all whistleblowers’ contributions, no matter when their complaint dates from, the regulator has said.
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NewsThe government's Francis response: line by line
The government has provided detailed responses to each of Robert Francis’ 290 recommendations. HSJ highlights the most significant.
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NewsThe nine rejected Francis recommendations
The government has rejected nine of Robert Francis’ 290 recommendations.
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CommentMichael White: Constant reform is reminiscent of Thatcher
Rarely a week passes without a major health announcement
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CommentLawyers are not just ambulance chasers
Clinical negligence law can help increase transparency
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NewsThird of nursing directors concerned about staffing levels
A third of nursing directors believe they regularly have too few nurses to ensure safe staffing levels on their wards, a survey of some of England’s most senior nurses suggests.
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News'Link' between mortality rates and doctor sanctions to be probed
The General Medical Council has told HSJ it will investigate an apparent statistical link between high mortality rates and the numbers of doctors receiving a warning or sanction.
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NewsBurnham accused on Mid Staffs probe
Former health secretary Andy Burnham has faced criticism for blocking a public inquiry into regulatory failings within the NHS.
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CommentNHS complaints procedure is a cause for grievance
The NHS needs a more compassionate approach