All Acute care articles – Page 281
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HSJ KnowledgeIdentifying areas of readmission, and implementing the right interventions
As readmission rates continue to rise around the country, one trust’s study into the causes should help it avoid financial penalties - and paves the way for others to do the same, reports West Suffolk Hospitals Trust’s senior house officer Nina Wilson.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy effective internal communications have never been so important
A combination of strong communication, teamwork and camaraderie framed within trusting relationships will help achieve remarkable results in times of large-scale change and uncertainty, writes University of Nottingham chief executive Peter Homa.
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NewsTrusts failing on data security
More than half of NHS trusts have missed a government target for making their patient data more secure, HSJ has learned.
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SupplementsPreventing hospital-associated venous thromboembolism
Hard work is needed to beat hospital-associated venous thromboembolism. HSJ’s latest supplement provides valuable information and insight into how this can be achieved.
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NewsNicholson warns on 'unrealistic' savings plans
Sir David Nicholson has urged caution over “unrealistic” savings plans for 2011-12 which could see more trusts go bust.
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NewsPrivate providers to share training costs - Lansley
The health secretary has said the private sector should be subject to the “same obligations” regarding education and training as NHS providers.
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CommentPerformance surplus hides the fact many trusts are facing critical finance problems
Trusts with serious financial problems are in danger of being overlooked as a surplus on “aggregate performance” comforts some in the NHS. Nick Bosanquet looks at five ways to avert the hidden crisis.
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HSJ KnowledgeMagical mystery shoppers: driving service improvements with quality feedback
A recent programme of mystery shopping at Trafford Provier Services has become one of the ogranisation’s best value for money approaches to driving high quality feedback. Managing director Mark Brandreth explains.
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NewsVariation in surgery rates hints at savings potential
There is a “persistent and widespread” variation in the proportion of NHS patients undergoing operations in different areas in England, a King’s Fund report has found.
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CommentYour humble servant: Lansley live - for one month only
Time is running out to get a ticket to the Andrew Lansley show, where the only certainty is there are no certainties.
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NewsGovernment information strategy draft scrapped
The government’s information strategy has been delayed by around three months after a draft document was drawn up and subsequently scrapped, HSJ understands.
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NewsEmergency care wards 'struggling', warns college president
Hospitals are “struggling to cope” with an increasing demand for emergency care because of limited numbers of staff and beds, a leading casualty doctor has said.
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NewsAccident and emergency waits rise 65 per cent
The number of people waiting more than four hours in A&E has jumped 65 per cent since the government scrapped a target, NHS figures show.
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NewsHospital cleaning system criticised
A hospital has been ordered to improve its cleaning schedule system and staff training following an inspection.
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NewsBig gap in cancer operation survival rates
A study of post-operative death rates for one of the most common cancers has revealed “worrying” differences between NHS hospitals.
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NewsAccident and emergency alcohol help for young 'lacking'
Youngsters tackling alcohol abuse are not receiving the immediate help and support they need, a new report shows today.
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HSJ KnowledgeShaping young people's services with young people's input
Investing in Children is improving children and young people’s services by involving young people in care delivery. Felicity Shenton explains
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HSJ KnowledgeBook review: 2030 - The Future of Medicine
Some reading may be optional - but Richard Barker’s book 2030 - The Future of Medicine is essential. It is based on unusual joint experience - of the UK and the US systems and of health system with scientific research.
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HSJ Local
Burns care across three regions 'unsustainable'
STRUCTURE: The burns care system across three regions is “unsustainable in the long term”, according to a report revealed under the Freedom of Information Act.
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NewsFoundation trusts call for more time ahead of new A&E indicators
Achieving the new accident and emergency clinical quality indicators will be “near impossible” for most trusts, the Foundation Trust Network has warned.