All HSJ Local articles – Page 262
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South Tyneside may decommission MIU
SERVICES: South Tyneside CCG is planning to stop commissioning a minor injuries unit at its local trust – because it duplicates what is already available for patients at a walk-in clinic.
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Kent nurses trying to tackle rising tide of school nappy wearers
PERFORMANCE: A pilot project in Dover and Deal is targeting the increasing number of children who are starting school without being toilet trained and still wearing nappies.
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Hounslow CCG breaching teenage conception targets
PERFORMANCE: Figures provided to Hounslog CCG show the number of conceptions in the borough per thousand females aged between 15-17 was above target.
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Wye Valley Trust may change services instead of lose independence
STRUCTURE: Wye Valley Trust is considering whether it could carry out a major service reconfiguration, rather than close as an independent organisation.
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North Staffordshire Trust appoints new chief executive
WORKFORCE: Financially struggling University Hospital of North Staffordshire has appointed Mark Hackett as chief executive.
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New chaplain at County Durham FT
WORKFORCE: The Reverend Kevin Tromans has been appointed as the new lead chaplain at County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust. Rev Tromans has worked in hospitals since 1997 and replaces Rev Brian Selmes, who has retired.
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Success for Hull and East Yorks hip programme
PERFORMANCE: A 12 week project to help hip patients recover has led to a dramatic fall in mortality at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals trust.
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Bolton Foundation Trust waiting times struggle highlighted
PERFORMANCE: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust struggled with elective waiting time targets in the last quarter - January to March 2013, according to commissioner board papers.
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Chester infections concern
PERFORMANCE: Recent board papers for West Cheshire CCG reveal concerns over the rate of healthcare acquired infection rates at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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South Cheshire CCG produces welfare benefits guide
SERVICE DESIGN: A new guide on the changes to welfare benefits has been produced for GPs and Health Professionals by South Cheshire CCG.
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Vale Royal CCG seeks assurance from its CSU
FINANCE: NHS Vale Royal CCG has sought assurance about its commissioning support unit, related to value for money and services provided.
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Vale Royal extends declaration of interest policy
STRUCTURE: Board papers from the NHS Vale Royal CCG Governance and Audit Committee reveal a proposal to extend the declaration of interest to family members of those on the CCG board.
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Leicester consultant appointed NCD for respiratory care
WORKFORCE: Professor Mike Morgan, consultant respiratory physician at University Hospitals of Leicester Trust has been appointed as the National Clinical Director for Respiratory Services for NHS England.
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Nurses up to speed on information at Queen Victoria FT
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the information given to them by nursing staff.
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Analysed: Oxfordshire's 'outcomes-based commissioning'
Will Oxfordshire’s new approach transform services?
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Brighton and Sussex rated poorly for discussing future care needs
PERFORMANCE: Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing below average in the inpatient survey for discussing future health or social care needs with patients.
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Queen Victoria FT explains surgical risk
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for explaining risk to people before procedures.
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Queen Victoria FT answers call bells quickly
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the time it takes to answer call bells.
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Good access to staff, say Queen Victoria FT patients
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for being able to access members of staff with concerns.
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Queen Victoria FT explains anaesthetics
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for explaining anaesthesia.