All Health Service Journal articles in March 2022 – Page 6
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NewsNew pandemic record for hospital-acquired covid rates
A record proportion of covid cases recorded in English NHS hospitals in the latest week were most likely caught by patients who were being treated for other illnesses, new figures reveal.
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News£450m cost of US records system is ‘chicken-feed’ says trust CEO
The £450m cost to install the Epic electronic patient record system across six hospitals is “chicken feed” when compared to the NHS’s overall budget, according to one trust chief.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Never seen anything like it
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsChancellor ‘doubles NHS efficiency target’
The government has doubled the annual efficiency expectation on the NHS, the Chancellor has said, as systems and trusts grapple with large gaps in their financial plans for 2022-23.
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Daily InsightThe Primer: Centre stage at next election
The Primer provides a rapid guide to the most interesting comment and analysis on the English health and care sector that has not (usually) appeared in HSJ.
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News‘Disproportionate’ infection control holding back electives, say NHS bosses
Infection control rules in the NHS are ‘now disproportionate to the risks’ posed by covid and should be relaxed, including potentially allowing staff with covid to work, some of the NHS’s most senior leaders have said.
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CommentThe way we design NHS buildings and services needs a radical rethink
Terry Young shares three things you need to know about designing ICSs as leaders move deeper into the era of health as an information industry
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HSJ PartnersThe field-based video tech solution that could revolutionise healthcare
Video technology has matured to the point of giving NHS front-line staff secure, virtual and instant access to clinical specialists. The result: reduced hospital admissions and improved patient outcomes
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News‘Unfit’ unit to be replaced with new £38m hospital
An outdated mental health unit will close next month after a new hospital was given £38m in government funding.
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NewsTrusts locked into Russian gas contracts for another year
Several NHS trusts will remain locked into contracts with Russian energy giant Gazprom until April 2023, HSJ understands.
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Expert BriefingTrusts scrap long-awaited merger
From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, West Country Chronicle offers essential insight into NHS matters in the South West. Contact me in confidence here.
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News‘Uberisation’ of general practice creates safety risk, warns Hunt
The NHS is moving towards an “Uberisation” of general practice, the former health secretary has warned.
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NewsAbuse of staff at ‘dangerous level’, say NHS bosses
Healthcare leaders have written an open message to NHS staff, drawing attention to “the dangerous level” of abuse many are confronted with, “simply for going to work”.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Building hope
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsNHS England pauses move for hundreds of staff ‘after office disagreement’
Hundreds of staff at a commissioning support unit are in limbo after NHS England had to pause the consultation over their transfer to new organisations.
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CommentThe NHS needs to welcome Ukrainian refugees in their own language
New research by Healthwatch shines light on barriers to care experienced by non-English speakers. Jacob Lant, head of policy and research at Healthwatch England, explains why language support is crucial in fulfilling the UK’s commitment to help refugees arriving from Ukraine
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News£3bn group of hospitals moves to centralise electives
North west London’s acute trusts are exploring whether to set up a new elective orthopaedic centre in the region as they seek to capitalise on the concept of ‘fast-track’ surgical hubs.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Just get on with it
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week by senior correspondent Nick Carding.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: The future is fast
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsHSJ’s Ukraine e-auction raises over £23,000
HSJ’s e-auction has raised £23,760 to help the people of wartorn Ukraine.