South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 1915
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CommentMichael White: driving down the cost of drug deals
The NHS should have little sympathy for Big Pharma.
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Comment'Clinical engagement cannot be considered too expensive now'
HSJ interviews Dr Richard Bohmer on the scale of challenge facing NHS organisations.
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CommentDavid Worskett: implementing reforms requires collaborative open minds
It’s time to discuss the practical business of healthcare.
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NewsPCTs failing to implement continence guidance
Primary care trusts are neglecting to assess need and implement national guidance when it comes to continence services, according to a national audit.
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NewsJoint working to prevent falls could save cash
A more integrated approach to preventing falls could cut incidents by up to 30 per cent, saving money and bed days, a report from the NHS Confederation has found.
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HSJ KnowledgeWonderful workplaces: how to design 'doable jobs' for staff
Staff are happiest and most productive when their jobs are “doable” – so how do we go about achieving this state of workplace nirvana, ask Lubna Haq and Sharon Crabtree.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow enhanced recovery can improve elective surgery experiences and outcomes
An enhanced recovery pathway at a London trust has led to benefits including earlier discharge for patients. Lisa Hollins and colleagues explain how they did it.
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NewsSeeing GP of choice would cut elective admissions - study
Significant hospital savings could result from ensuring patients see the doctor of their choice when they visit their GP, latest research findings suggest.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy CCGs should prepare for managing financial risk
Managing financial risk is key for clinical commissioning groups so incentives and accountability measures must be established, say Joanne Buckle and Simon Moody.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy it's time community healthcare providers stepped up to the mark
There has never been a better opportunity for community health services to demonstrate and evidence the significant contribution it can make to the transformation of healthcare across the system, writes Tracy Taylor.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow NHS employers can successfully resolve workplace conflicts
Gemma Brown identifies the key points to enable NHS employers to make the most of bad situations.
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HSJ KnowledgeFour principles to improve the care of older patients
Ian Philp offers four key principles for overhauling services for ageing patients.
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CommentReaders' letters – 10 May 2012
There’s no place for gags about the Samaritans. Plus, commissioners must not rule out telehealth yet
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NewsGrowth of senior managers' pay stalls
Senior health service managers have seen their pay “grind to a halt”, new data suggests.
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NewsBurstow attacks move to close his local A&E
A panel appointed to look at the options for downgrading a hospital in south west London has recommended closing health minister Paul Burstow’s local A&E and maternity department.
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HSJ Local
Ombudsman criticises care at Sherwood Forest Trust
PERFORMANCE: A patient’s life might have been saved if care at the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust had not been so poor, according to the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman.
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HSJ Local
Northumbria FT wins grant to help Tanzania health services
FINANCE: Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust has won a government grant which will see some of its health professionals train staff in Tanzania.
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HSJ Local
Devon CCGs confirm authorisation plans
STRUCTURE: South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group is hoping to be among the first wave of CCGs to be authorised, while North East and West (NEW) Devon CCG is aiming for wave three.
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HSJ Local
Sandwell trust beats surplus target
FINANCE: Sandwell and West Birmingham Trust has beaten its surplus target for 2011-12.
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HSJ Local
Harmoni wins £8m out-of-hours and NHS 111 contract
COMMERCIAL: Private provider Harmoni has won an £8m out-of-hours and NHS 111 contract in south London.