All Patient dignity articles – Page 16
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NewsFriends and family test ‘not a statistical measure’
The friends and family test should not be viewed as a statistic but as a “line of sight measure”, the NHS England director leading the rollout of the new test has told HSJ.
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News'No improvement' in patient safety
Hospitals have made “no improvement” in monitoring the quality of patient care in light of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust scandal and “no improvement” in keeping patients safe or treating them with dignity, the Care Quality Commission has said.
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NewsNHS England to launch new ‘hospital safety’ website
A dedicated hospital safety website will be launched next year as part of the government’s response to Robert Francis QC’s report, ministers have announced.
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NewsExclusive: DH warned on barriers to migrants accessing care
An internal Department of Health report on health inequalities warned about barriers to migrants accessing care, only a month before the government announced it would extend charges for them, it has emerged.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe transformative power of digital partnerships
How social media can lead to better quality of life for patients
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CommentHospices need to change
Hospices can take the lead on meeting the needs of our growing ageing population
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HSJ KnowledgeFrom hospice to hospital: compassionate care for all
A model of compassionate care for all healthcare settings
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CommentA brave NHS can make self-management possible
Empowering patients and their carers to make decisions
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Blogs
No one can provide quality care in 15 minutes
The increasing use of “pop in” calls by social services departments will make people who need care even more vulnerable
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HSJ KnowledgeIt's time to stop ignoring patients' complaints
Confronting complaints can be uncomfortable but it is essential
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HSJ KnowledgeHow clinical academics are transforming patient care
The brightest and best are driving compassionate nursing
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HSJ Local
Kent Community below average in PLACE scores
PERFORMANCE: Kent Community Health Trust scored below average for all four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime.
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HSJ Local
Below average PLACE scores for East Surrey social enterprise
PERFORMANCE: The East Surrey social enterprise First Community Health and Care scored below average for all of the four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime.
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HSJ Local
Below par PLACE scores for Medway social enterprise
PERFORMANCE: The social enterprise Medway Community Healthcare scored below average for all of the four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime.
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HSJ Local
Mixed results from first PLACE scores for Dartford and Gravesham
PERFORMANCE: Dartford and Gravesham Trust scored average for two of the four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime – for cleanliness, and food and hydration.
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HSJ Local
Central Surrey scores below average on PLACE standards
PERFORMANCE: Social enterprise Central Surrey Health scored below average for all four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime.
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HSJ Local
East Kent scores below average on three PLACE standards
PERFORMANCE: East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust scored well for the appearance of patient areas in the new patient-led ward inspection regime, but below average for standards on dignity, cleanliness and food.
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HSJ Local
Below par PLACE scores for Medway FT
PERFORMANCE: Medway Foundation Trust scored below average for all four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime.
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HSJ Local
Kent Partnership falls below average in PLACE scores
PERFORMANCE: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust scored below average for all four standards in the new patient-led ward inspection regime.