All Patient safety articles – Page 147
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CommentEmbrace peer support to encourage self-management
Individuals feel more confident about their care
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NewsPatient Safety Awards shortlist announced
We are recognising and rewarding outstanding practice within the NHS
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HSJ LocalRegional spinal specialist unit rated 'inadequate'
PERFORMANCE: A regional centre for spinal injuries has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission.
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HSJ KnowledgeNurture a revamp of maternity services to transform care
Increased bookings and improved care
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HSJ KnowledgeStreamlining inpatient processes can reduce discharge times
Review the continuing healthcare procedures
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NewsExclusive: Mental health trusts fear over CCG investment
More than half of NHS mental health trusts fear their commissioners will not pass on funding increases for 2015-16, according to a survey of the sector.
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HSJ LocalSouth London trust to appeal tribunal verdict
WORKFORCE: Croydon Health Services Trust has been given permission to appeal the findings of an employment tribunal, HSJ understands.
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HSJ LocalMental health trust criticised for 'unacceptable' bed management
MENTAL HEALTH: An independent review of more than a dozen mental health patient deaths has criticised an NHS trust for what it described as ‘unacceptable’ bed management practices.
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NewsExclusive: Trusts struggle to achieve weekend standards during weekdays
Hospitals in the East Midlands are struggling to meet new clinical standards for seven day services even during normal weekday hours, according to a region-wide analysis.
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NewsCoroner rules lack of mental health beds contributed to death
A lack of mental health beds was a ‘contributory factor’ in the suicide of a teenager being treated more than 100 miles from home, a coroner has ruled.
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NewsHSE criticised for ‘arbitrary’ decision not to intervene at Morecambe Bay
The Health and Safety Executive has been criticised for not intervening over the deaths of mothers and babies at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust.
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CommentSelf-referral will help overcome the biggest challenges in primary care
It’s at risk of becoming the longest running pilot scheme in the NHS
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HSJ LocalTrust replaces A&E doctors after en masse resignation
WORKFORCE: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust has managed to fill four out of five vacant accident and emergency consultant posts after a group of consultants resigned en masse in protest at the way a review of acute services was being handled.
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HSJ LocalNMC to hear case against first Morecambe Bay midwife
PATIENT SAFETY: The first of eight midwives accused of misconduct related to poor care and deaths at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust will appear at a fitness to practise hearing next week.
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HSJ LocalFirst NHS trust charged with corporate manslaughter
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust has become the first NHS trust to be charged with corporate manslaughter after the death of a 30-year-old patient.
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NewsNew safe staffing indicator revealed
A new safe staffing indicator for hospitals across England will be launched this summer, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: Four out of five hospitals miss own nurse staffing targets
More than four out of five acute hospitals in England are failing to meet their own targets for nurse staffing, HSJ analysis reveals.
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HSJ Knowledge
How to make the business case for patient safety
The business benefits of safety in care