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NewsData ‘black hole’ hampering covid-19 preparations, chiefs warn
A “black hole” of vital critical care data, which is being collected by NHS England but not widely distributed, is hampering trusts’ ability to prepare for the coronavirus outbreak, chiefs have warned.
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NewsUnions push for enhanced death in service cover
Several trade unions have urged the government to enhance death in service cover for all NHS staff who are tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsMajor acute tells staff to work despite isolation guidance
A major hospital trust has told staff they should attend work even if a household member is showing covid-19 symptoms, contrary to national guidance.
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NewsCap lifted on staff testing amid growing outcry
Hospitals have been told they can test as many staff as possible after national leaders abandoned the cap they imposed last week.
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NewsMedics threaten to limit services to ‘bare minimum’ without correct PPE
Emergency department doctors at an acute trust have threatened to reduce their services “to the bare minimum” unless they are provided with the correct personal protective equipment.
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NewsExclusive: Government seeks urgent PPE audit amid widespread shortages
The government has ordered an urgent national audit of personal protective equipment, body bags, swabs and infection control products, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsField hospitals being set up across England
Moves are taking place to set up a raft of temporary hospitals across England — in venues such as conference and sports centres — to create additional capacity for coronavirus patients.
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NewsGPs contacting patients about ‘do not resuscitate’ forms
GPs are having end of life conversations with their patients because of concerns over a lack of intensive care beds during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsTop teaching hospital suspends most cancer surgery
A large trust in the West Midlands has told patients it is suspending “a high proportion” of non-urgent cancer surgery, HSJ has learned.
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Covid-19 community hubs could become ‘lightning rods for contagion’, warns expert
New hubs for GPs to treat patients with covid-19 symptoms could become “lightning rods” for contagion, a primary care researcher has warned.
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NewsTrust upgraded from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has been upgraded to “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection.
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NewsNew boss for NHS property company
NHS Property Services has announced a new interim chief executive.
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NewsTwo trust chief execs self-isolate with coronavirus symptoms
Two trust chief executives are self-isolating after showing symptoms of covid-19.
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NewsRevealed: The remote and rural hospitals at threat from coronavirus
Covid-19 has surged first in London — but hospitals away from the capital are concerned they could be left in the cold, and those in rural or remote areas may be the most vulnerable.
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NewsExclusive: Retail logistics firm put in charge of crisis-hit PPE deliveries
The firm Clipper Logistics will manage a new supply channel to deliver personal protective equipment to NHS trusts and community healthcare partners, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsDemand for NHS tech services rockets amid covid-19 crisis
Demand for core NHS information and access services has “exploded” amid the coronavirus pandemic, new figures shared exclusively with HSJ reveal.
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HSJ LocalUS firm to provide tech for first Nightingale hospital
NHS chiefs have chosen Cerner as the electronic record provider for the new Nightingale Hospital in London.
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NewsNightingale top leadership revealed
The first members of the leadership team at the NHS’ flagship covid-19 treatment centre have been revealed.
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News‘I’m losing the will to live, god help us all’: despair of NHS procurement chief
Gowns for front-line staff were not included in the national pandemic stockpile of personal protective equipment, procurement chiefs have been told.
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NewsTrusts will still be monitored on A&E targets during covid-19 crisis
Trusts’ performance against waiting time targets will continue to be monitored, NHS England and Improvement has confirmed.