All North West articles – Page 69
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HSJ LocalCCG's structures declared 'not fit for purpose' by NHS England review
STRUCTURE: A troubled clinical commissioning group in the North West has structures which are “not fit for purpose” and a dysfunctional relationship between two of its leaders, an NHS England review has found.
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HSJ KnowledgeThrough the eyes of a commissioner: what really matters in cancer care
Reflecting on care experiences
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HSJ LocalBoard shake-up at troubled specialist trust
WORKFORCE: The Christie Foundation Trust has appointed a new chair as two of its non-executive directors stepped down because they were “unhappy” with the way it handled the suspension of its chief executive.
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NewsMorecambe Bay inquiry has investigated more than 200 deaths
More than 200 deaths of mothers and babies at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust have been investigated by an independent inquiry.
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HSJ LocalEast Cheshire implements iPad safety system
COMMERCIAL: Nurses at East Cheshire Trust are using an iPad based system funded by the Nursing Technology Fund to monitor patient safety.
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay appoints special measures 'improvement board' chair
WORKFORCE: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust has appointed a chair to oversee the implementation of its special measures action plan.
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay seeks maternity services partner
COMMERCIAL: Hospital trusts up to 200 miles away from University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust have answered its appeal for a ‘maternity stability partner’, a role which could require sharing staff.
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CommentMedicalising common ailments is one of healthcare's greatest threats
It stops long term changes
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HSJ KnowledgeFood for thought: Engage with communities to tackle food poverty
Local food strategies
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NewsSuccess of hospital cash incentive scheme tails off
A project that aimed to reduce death rates in hospitals using financial incentives has seen its initial period of success tail off, research reveals.
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HSJ LocalAcute trusts rated 'requires improvement'
Two acute trusts have been rated as “requires improvement” following inspections by the Care Quality Commission.
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HSJ LocalRoyal Liverpool challenged over A&E income
FINANCE: Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group has launched an investigation into a “significant increase” in the cost of accident and emergency at one of the city’s major hospitals.
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CommentShine the light on what needs to change and the NHS will improve
Get rid of the ‘checklist’ culture
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HSJ LocalCCG to recycle withdrawn funds back into primary care
FINANCE: A clinical commissioning group, which suffered a huge backlash from GPs after pulling £1.4m of enhanced services funding, has unveiled plans to pump £1.2m back into the region’s primary care.
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HSJ KnowledgeInnovation doesn't work in isolation so reach out to staff and patients
The NHS must grasp why good ideas and successful pilots fail to spread across the country
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HSJ LocalNew job for HR director axed by Wirral
WORKFORCE: A human resources director made redundant by Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust with what appears to be a six figure pay-off earlier this year has started work at another trust in the North West.
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay bids for £17m price hike
FINANCE: One of the most challenged trusts in England has applied to have its prices increased by more than £17m, arguing its remote location prevents it from operating within the national payment by results tariff.
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HSJ LocalNorth West pathology merger clear to continue
COMMERCIAL: A pathology merger between two North West trusts is clear to go forward after Monitor judged it posed no threat to competition.
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HSJ LocalManchester trust calls for suspension of Healthier Together consultation
STRUCTURE: A teaching hospital, whose services are threatened by a major shake up of acute care in Greater Manchester, has called for a ‘flawed’ consultation on the plan to be suspended.
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NewsThird of CCGs do not plan to retender community services
More than a third of CCGs have no plans to retender their community services, an HSJ investigation has revealed.