All Winter pressures articles – Page 14
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HSJ LocalBurst water pipe forces trust into major cancellations
Peterborough city hospital has been forced to cancel all outpatient clinics due to a burst water pipe.
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NewsRevealed: 'Zero day' stays driving emergency admission growth
Two thirds of the growth in emergency admissions in recent years has been for patients who are discharged without an overnight stay, HSJ analysis has revealed.
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CommentReflections on the provider sector deficit
Adam Wright reflects on the future of the provider sector in the light of the recently released quarter three performance data for the sector
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HSJ LocalEmbattled trust chair 'totally confident' in senior leaders
East of England Ambulance Service Trust’s chair has robustly defended the organisation’s executive leadership, and cited lack of resources and hospital handover problems as key reasons for ambulance delays this winter.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Chair of under-fire trust triggers 'independent' review of winter
East of England Ambulance Service Trust is commissioning a senior sector figure to “independently” review its operational management of the winter following allegations of avoidable patient harm and deaths.
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NewsCQC finds 'no evidence of commitment' to integration in challenged system
Patients in Oxfordshire “did not always receive safe discharges home”, a report by the Care Quality Commission has revealed.
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HSJ LocalHealth economy brought to 'complete operational standstill'
The Greater Nottinghamshire health economy has spent the weekend on black alert after bed shortages worsened and rising demand was said to be “worse than it was in January”.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: What are the blocks?
“Who can block change” in the NHS, is an important question to find out the flow of power in the organisation, notes Andy Cowper
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NewsRoyal college raises alarm over critical care beds shortage
The Royal College of Surgeons has warned there may be too few critical care beds in England to cope with demand.
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Expert BriefingPerformance Watch: A sting in the tail?
It would be unwise to count any spring chickens just yet, because pressures from bad weather can cause problems well into March and April. Easter weekend and half term can be particular pinch points as it can be hard to get staff at those times.
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NewsRegulator seeks chief executive with 'strong moral compass'
The Care Quality Commission has advertised for a new chief executive to succeed Sir David Behan, saying the individual must have a “strong moral compass”.
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HSJ LocalHospital group trusts see deficit forecasts slide by £36m
One of the trusts in the Essex hospital group has seen a dramatic slide in its financial position and a series of incidents in its maternity services.
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HSJ InteractiveWinter pressures: A partial solution
Constructive engagement initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care can address the problem of winter pressures faced by the NHS, writes Paul Ridout
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NewsYear-plus elective waiters at highest number since 2012
The number of patients waiting more than a year for an elective procedure is at its highest since August 2012, new data reveals.
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NewsTrolley waits soar to record high
Hospitals saw a record spike in trolley waits last month as major emergency departments recorded their worst performance since records began, according to NHS England data published today.
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CommentWhat you need to know about the refreshed NHS plans
If you’re involved in the nitty-gritty of this year’s planning round, here’s what you need to know about the latest planning guidance. By Rob Findlay
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Expert BriefingPerformance Watch: No more sticking plasters – have a transparent debate about A&E data
This week’s Performance Watch sets out some of the main issues which need addressing to bring some short term rigour back to the collection of A&E waiting time data amid justifiable concerns about its validity.
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: New commissioners - an ACS leader
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable insight for commissioners, by Dave West.
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NewsLabour 'entirely sceptical' about cross-party talks on NHS funding
Labour will not back calls for a cross-party review of long term funding for the NHS, shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth has said.
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CommentUse multidisciplinary teams to meet the A&E crisis
Better deployment of alternative health professionals like occupational therapists in emergency care can ease the pressure on A&E departments, says Karin Orman