All Emergency care articles – Page 58
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NewsExclusive: Ian Dalton criticises 'unrealistic' A&E plans
The chief executive of NHS Improvement has called for an end to “unrealistic” planning for emergency admissions to hospital, arguing that new money for the NHS will not “make it to patients” if demand is underestimated.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Clearing the deficit, take three
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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LeaderA very NHS compromise
The planning guidance is based on a new compromise between Simon Stevens and Jeremy Hunt, but it underlines the fundamental problems afflicting the NHS, writes Alastair McLellan.
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Daily Insight: Planning guidance comes early, but late
HSJ’s round up of the day’s must read stories and debate
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NewsNHS allowed to miss A&E target for another year
NHS nationally not expected to hit A&E target overall in 2018-19 Elective waiting list to be held at same level but not substantially reduced Number of 52-week waiters must halve, NHS England says, in exchange for increased funding The NHS is not planning to meet the 95 per ...
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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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CommentBehind closed doors – why people end up in and out of hospital
A recent research report highlights that repeat hospital admissions are a sign that something is wrong in the home environment and simple measures like home checks can end the cycle of discharge and readmission, says Mike Adamson
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NewsGovernment sets out plans to overhaul consultant contract
A new contract for medical consultants in the NHS will scrap the “all but automatic” incremental pay structure and replace it with a significantly higher base salary, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.
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HSJ LocalSmallest acute trust to merge
The smallest acute trust in England is due to merge with its neighbour, after years struggling with unsustainable services.
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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
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Mega-trust on the rise has problems within
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 on 0207 6089058, or send a direct message on Twitter.
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CommentAndrew Foster: Giving practical help to stressed staff
Andrew Foster on how to reduce pressure that the staff experiences when there is an influx of patients for emergency care
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CommentWhat trusts want from the 2018-19 planning guidance
In view of the 2017-18 plan already coming under pressure, the upcoming 2018-19 planning guidance must set out a clear and realistic set of objectives, say Amber Jabbal and Phillipa Hentsch
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NewsA&E reporting under review amid accuracy concerns
NHS bosses are reviewing accident and emergency performance data reporting as they grapple with concerns about the accuracy of the politically sensitive data.
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HSJ LocalBiggest NHS trust in line for £125m government loans
Manchester’s new hospital trust is in line for £125m of loans from the Department of Health to implement an electronic patient record and reconfigure its emergency departments.
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CommentWinter is a lose-lose situation for patients, staff and NHS finances
The shift towards providing more emergency care over winter leads to spiralling costs for trusts, but taking certain measures can prevent the teetering acute sector from collapse, says Adam Wright
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NewsRevealed: 'At least 40 patients died or harmed' after ambulance delays
At least 40 patients in the East of England were “harmed or died following significant ambulance delays” in less than three weeks between mid-December and early January, a senior whistleblower has told HSJ.
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CommentTime to talk about referral to treatment waiting times
Referral to treatment waiting times were a tremendous success, but their future is now in doubt. Rob Findlay notes that the time has come to ask: is there a better alternative?
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NewsExclusive: Trusts 'losing significant income' due to winter pressures
NHS trusts have warned regulators they are losing “significant amounts” of elective care income due to winter pressures, and say an adjustment to financial flows between providers and commissioners should be considered.
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HSJ LocalLong awaited merger pushed to April 2019
Local NHS leaders have amended the estimated finish date of a long awaited merger in the South West, which they say will make it easier to achieve major service reconfiguration.