All Patient safety articles – Page 78
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NewsCQC warning over use of nursing associates
The Care Quality Commission has warned NHS trusts not to consider nursing associates the same as registered nurses, adding it will expect evidence demonstrating the new role is being used safely.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: All change at the top
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentTime to stop defining GPs by their working patterns
If GP roles offered a less overwhelming workload and more enjoyable working environment, the capacity and contribution of existing GPs could be greater. By Jessica Arnold, working with Dr Agnes Marossy and Dr Gillian Kyei
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NewsSystemic problems found in emergency patient transfers
There is a lack of consistent guidelines or structured national guidance to aid doctors when transferring critically ill patients to specialist units, according to a Healthcare Safety Investigation Board report.
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NewsExclusive: Up to 250 deaths to be reviewed at surgery crisis trust
An expert panel is reviewing records of hundreds of patients who died after heart surgery at a major teaching trust, whose cardiac unit is grappling with severe quality and culture concerns, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsCouncil drops CCG from joint commissioning deal
A county council has withdrawn from an agreement in which the NHS commissioned some child mental health services on its behalf, over concerns the expected outcomes were not being achieved.
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NewsInfection measures reviewed after baby’s death
A trust has reviewed infection prevention and control measures after a premature baby was infected with pseudomonas in a neonatal intensive care unit.
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CQC issues first of its kind penalty
The Care Quality Commission has, for the first time, fined a trust for failing to comply with its duty of candour.
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NewsCCGs reveal large backlogs of death reviews
NHS England has been urged to dramatically increase its funding for reviews of learning disability deaths, as clinical commissioning groups have revealed large backlogs with their investigations
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NewsConcerns raised about lack of consultation on targets review
Concerns were raised this week about the consultation process and the “brave” implementation timetable for a major review of NHS performance targets, due to publish recommendations in the spring.
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NewsExclusive: Patients' body parts were stored dangerously for six months
Human body parts from NHS patients have been stored in unrefrigerated units for more than six months resulting in a smell of “decaying flesh” at a scandal hit waste management company, according to Environment Agency documents seen by HSJ.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: A big waiting list reveal
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalReview finds 'concerns' in eight A&E deaths
A review has found “concerns” over the care of eight patients who died in a struggling emergency department.
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CommentTranslating cancer care innovation into practice
Professor Christopher J Harrison, medical director of The Christie, explains how he and his colleagues made use of a network model to improve the experiences of cancer patients in the region.
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NewsCQC appoints new chief inspector
The Care Quality Commission has appointed a new chief inspector for primary and integrated care.
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NewsPriory Group faces unlimited fine after NHS patient's death
A private hospital group faces a fine of more than £2m after indicating a guilty plea to health and safety charges following the death of a 14-year-old NHS-funded patient.
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NewsNHS needs 'more nuanced approach' to immigration
The government’s immigration white paper does not provide a long-term solution to the NHS’ workforce needs, NHS Employers has warned.
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NewsExclusive: Hidden epidemic 'dwarfing harm by hospital superbugs'
Harm done to NHS patients who deteriorate from spending too long in hospital has hit “epidemic” levels which “dwarf the damage done by hospital acquired infections”, a senior national adviser to the NHS has warned.
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CommentLeadership development should be a lifelong seminar
Peter Homa captures leadership lessons he learnt in his nearly 40 years NHS leadership experience
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NewsTrust leaps from 'inadequate' to 'good' following leadership change
There is no “silver bullet” to improve failing trusts, the chief executive of the latest NHS trust to jump from an “inadequate” to “good” Care Quality Commission rating has said.