All Patient safety articles – Page 207
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NewsMost trusts could be using faulty surgical tools
An investigation into the manufacture of surgical instruments has found that just one trust has their equipment checked against British standards by a technologist.
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NewsAbuse case care home closes today
The Bristol care home at the centre of allegations of routine abuse of vulnerable adults with learning difficulties will close today (24 June).
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HSJ KnowledgeSimulation Lab: test your healthcare improvement ideas
The latest in HSJ’s series of interactive online simulations allow users to test their ideas for improving operating theatre management, stroke care and more
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NewsHSJ publishes latest in series of interactive online simulations
The simulations, created by Simul8, allow users to experiment with healthcare improvement ideas in areas such as operating theatre management, stroke care and falls prevention.
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HSJ Local
Hartlepool Hospital passes CQC dignity inspection
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission said the foundation trust passed both of the standards relating to dignity and nutrition it inspected during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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NewsAbuse investigation care home to close
The care home at the centre of allegations of abuse of vulnerable adult patients revealed on television is to close on Friday, its owners have said.
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NewsDoctor warns over mental health care 'vacuum'
There is a “massive problem” of depleting numbers of mental health doctors, a leading psychiatrist has warned.
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NewsAction demanded over hospital deaths
Labour has called for urgent action following a report about an increase in deaths from dehydration in Scottish hospitals.
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HSJ Local
Investigation launched into Hampshire Partnership patient death
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission conducted a review of Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust after a patient died from renal failure and dehydration.
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NewsNegligence payouts soared to £1bn in 2010-11
Clinical negligence claims have cost the NHS £2.6bn over the past three years, with payout costs almost doubling in the past year, latest figures have shown.
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HSJ KnowledgeOn dodgy ground: much needed NHS estate works are being held up by the Health Bill's progress
The paused Health Bill has held up much needed improvement to facilities around the country, and while the plans intend to help patients more effectively in the long term, the welfare of communities is suffering now, argues Assura Group managing director for property Andrew Darke.
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NewsCall for spot checks to improve elderly care
The Welsh government has called for spot checks to make sure health boards are treating vulnerable patients with dignity.
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NewsFewer young blood donors prompts 'generation gap' fears
Fears are growing of an “alarming generation gap” in blood donors after figures showed a 20 per cent drop in the number of young blood donors over the last decade.
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NewsCare abuse investigation set for next month
A serious case review into allegations that carers routinely abused vulnerable adults with learning difficulties at a residential hospital in Gloucestershire has been set for July.
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HSJ Local
Trusts warned of increased legal costs as negligence claims rocket
FINANCE: The cost of litigation to the health service could rise to “unsustainable” levels due to ‘no win, no fee’ lawyers and agencies “farming” complaints against NHS organisations, HSJ has been told.
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NewsCentralising blood services could help trusts achieve huge savings
The number of full service transfusion laboratories in England could be cut from 220 to just 30 if a system about to be piloted by NHS Blood and Transplant in partnership with NHS trusts proves successful.
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NewsIndependent inquiry into care home abuse possible
The abuse of residents at a care home for people with learning disabilities exposed on television may receive an independent inquiry, the government has admitted.
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NewsNeurology care criticised by RCP
The standard of care for UK patients with conditions such as migraines, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease is inadequate to support patient needs, according to a new report.
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NewsNew MRSA strain discovered in British cows' milk
Scientists have discovered a new strain of the MRSA “superbug” in the milk of British cows, research published today says.
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HSJ Local
CQC finds care of elderly patients lacking at more trusts
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission has criticised two trusts for not feeding elderly patients properly.