All Nursing articles – Page 64
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HSJ KnowledgeHow a lean approach can improve care for the growing number of cancer patients
In times where advanced treatments and a population living longer are putting pressure on services, cancer care must transform itself to meet this demand while at the same time as providing efficient, high quality, coordinated and patient-centred service delivery.
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NewsNursing regulator chief executive resigns
The chief executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Dickon Weir-Hughes has resigned from his post with immediate effect.
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NewsRCN chief: NHS facing 'toughest year'
The Royal College of Nursing’s chief executive and general secretary has warned the NHS faces its “toughest year”, with specialist nurses losing their jobs and vulnerable patients “in the firing line”.
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NewsCameron demands improvements to frontline nursing 'red tape'
The prime minister has announced a series of moves to improve care standards and free nurses of “non-essential paperwork and excessive bureaucracy”.
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NewsMurder suspect nurse released on bail
A 46-year-old male nurse suspected of murdering three hospital patients at Stepping Hill Hospital has been released on police bail.
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NewsCameron announces 'Nursing Forum' review of care standards
Prime minister David Cameron has announced a “Nursing Forum” inquiry to address concerns about care standards and patient safety.
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NewsNHS Confederation home care call backed
The NHS Confederation’s call to prioritise treating people in their home rather than hospital has been backed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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NewsRise in number of hospital infections
More people than ever picked up infections while spending time in hospitals last year, it has been reported.
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NewsNursing care standards report unveiled
A report by Birmingham University’s Health Services Management Centre has urged for senior nurses to be given greater leadership responsibility in order to improve acute nursing care standards.
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News'Warning system' proposed for overseas doctors and nurses
The European Union is considering a “warning system” for overseas health workers who have been struck off or suspended.
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HSJ Local
Heather Mcnair appointed chief nurse at Barnsley Hospital
WORKFORCE: Heather Mcnair has been appointed chief nurse at Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust.
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HSJ Local
Shrewsbury and Telford's predicted deficit deepens
FINANCE: From April to October, the trust recorded a cumulative deficit of £507,000, which was £214,000 worse than anticipated.
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HSJ Knowledge
How to meet QIPP challenges in end of life care services
A review of palliative care services at one PCT led to the creation of a commissioning strategy that met both the DH’s end of life brief and the QIPP challenges. Andrea Ching explains what NHS Berkshire West did.
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NewsTrusts could receive 'unfair' penalties without pressure ulcer guidance
NHS trusts could be unfairly penalised over the prevalence of pressure ulcers unless nationally agreed guidance on recording and measuring the condition is introduced, tissue viability nurses have warned.
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NewsNHS staff turnover figures shows workforce contracted by 2 per cent
The NHS workforce shrank by 2 per cent in the year to August, staff turnover figures analysed by HSJ reveal.
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NewsLung cancer services audit reveals little improvement
Much of the progress in lung cancer treatment has stalled, with major variations still evident in remaining service provision, NHS Information Centre data suggests.
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NewsWhistleblowers ignored and warned off speaking up, RCN survey finds
Instances of whistleblowing on poor NHS care are being ignored in almost 50 per cent of cases, a survey of over 3,000 nurses suggests.
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NewsFrancis: Mid Staffs report will aid NHS managers
The chair of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry has outlined the areas he will focus on in his final report into the failings that allowed poor care to go unnoticed for so long at the trust.
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Comment'The Francis report will be the most important NHS event in 2012'
Spare a thought for Robert Francis. The weight on his shoulders must be immense. Part of his task has been to listen carefully hour upon hour to angry people, whose loved ones were failed by people and a public service meant to care and show compassion.
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NewsWarning over status of nurses involved in NHS commissioning
Nurses involved in emerging clinical commissioning groups are being given little time and support and are being paid less than GP peers, according to an authoritative report published today.