All HSJ Knowledge articles – Page 194
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A milestone in self-management
Principles that ensure older people can use their medicines safely are vital across the NHS, say Theresa Rutter and Nina Barnett
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Stephen Thornton on smart ideas to shape the health service
'It is about picking those small sparks and fanning the flame so that good practice, and a belief that it is possible to do good practice, will spread across the whole healthcare system.'
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Health Foundation report: treating people with heart failure
A report published.by the Health Foundation as part of its £2.5m Quest for Quality and Improved Performance research initiative examines the evidence on how treatments and services for people with heart failure should be delivered.
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David Lee on the members' club
'Explaining to people that NHS trusts are becoming membership organisations, owned by their members, is not dissimilar to the believability hurdle faced by the Labour Party in the mid-1990s when it was trying to reposition itself as a tax-cutting party'
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Lessons in clinical leadership
Jean Balfour explains how she has helped the safety team at NHS Tayside, part of the Health Foundation's Safer Patients initiative, work together more effectively and engage others in their safety improvement work
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Protecting your assets
Foundation trusts have a range of new powers and responsibilities, including the right to borrow money and dispose of property. Shahliza Chaudary explains the legal framework
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Health Foundation seeks applicants for quality improvement fellowships
The Health Foundation's quality improvement fellowships are now open for applications. Now in its fourth year, this US-based fellowship is designed to equip.up to three clinically qualified senior NHS professionals with tools and techniques in quality improvement.
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Achieving cultural competency in mental health
In response to requests from staff to find out more about the cultures, customs and practices of their patients, West London Mental Health trust has produced a cultural competency toolkit.
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Ruth Hussey on improvement through inspection
'Good managers should view inspection and regulation as an opportunity to provide external reassurance and to ensure that minimum standards are met'
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Social enterprise: a rich seam of ideas
Trailblazing pathfinders are using new funding to create choice and breathe new life into communities. Louise Hunt reports
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Legal briefing: of mice and men (and babies)
The draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill aims to update the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, which deals with issues surrounding fertility, IVF and embryo research. Ben Troke explains
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Andrew Castle on effective procurement
'I think that there are enormous opportunities to obtain easy financial wins through the simple use of best practice supply chain management'
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Ali Mohammed on performance ratings
'What kind of employer gives most of its staff a sizeable pay rise and an expectation of the same for years to come and only then asks whether they would like to work harder or differently for the pay rise they have just been given?'
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Self-care: looking after number one
A project that encourages people who visit their GPs more than necessary to take responsibility for their well-being has helped to reduce pressure on primary care and promote healthy living. Louise Hunt reports
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Have skills, will travel
Overseas healthcare volunteering has long been seen as the preserve of medics and nurses - but managers are in high demand.
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The direct payments solution set
The Care Service Improvements Partnership now features.a direct payments solution on its Knowledge Community website, giving information on all aspects of direct payments and how to access them, including easy-to-read versions for people with learning disabilities.
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New offerings on the CSIP website
The Care Services Improvement Partnership has expanded its website. It now provides.updates on all key areas of work - including how to increase direct payments uptake for people with learning disabilities and news on the new psychological therapies pilot sites.
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Climate change: NHS heeds the global warning
Caring for the environment and caring in health often go hand in hand, as many trusts have shown, writes Alison Moore
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Lessons learned in out-of-hours care
A successful out-of-hours care service relies on careful planning, a strong network of support for staff and a clear understanding of patient needs, explains John Harrison
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Legal briefing: preparing for the smoking ban
On 1 July, it will become a criminal offence to smoke in enclosed places in England. David Lock explains the wider implications of the ban