All Performance articles – Page 119
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NewsOmbudsman's claims on care quality complaint 'did not stand up '
An apparent failure to fully investigate a high profile complaint has led to a renewed call for changes to the system.
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CommentWait control: a new system for better waiting list management
Waiting times expert Rob Findlay on better patient tracking lists.
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HSJ KnowledgeResults: chief executives survey on what makes an FT excellent
A survey of chief executives reveals insight into what they believe can make a foundation trust excellent, report colleagues at Finnamore.
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HSJ LocalData breach trust fined £90,000
A health trust plans to appeal after being fined £90,000 because details of almost 60 patients were sent to the wrong person, the information watchdog said.
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Blogs
The 18-week waits performance in your region
The local picture on 18 weeks, with interactive maps showing the size of the challenge and where the long-waits are.
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NewsMixed-sex breaches rise across the NHS
The number of breaches of rules on mixed-sex NHS wards rose by 98 last month, according to new figures.
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Blogs
Another record-breaking performance on 18 weeks
All three 18-week targets were met again, with massive reductions in patients still waiting 18 weeks after referral.
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HSJ KnowledgeThriving in the NHS - five tips for healthcare leaders
Redundancies, reduced budgets and endless uncertainty. Being a senior manager in the NHS certainly brings its challenges. But there is a way to turn almost every high-pressure situation into an opportunity to shine, as Judith Krichefski explanis.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy stroke care in England needs modernising further
The inconsistency in stroke care across England shows that although some issues have been addressed, there is still room for improvement, says Damian Jenkinson.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe six steps to delivering better stroke care
Five years on from the National Stroke Strategy, London has turned around its performance. Alec Fraser, Sue Fenwick Elliot and David Cohen explain how the changes were made.
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Comment'Clinical engagement cannot be considered too expensive now'
HSJ interviews Dr Richard Bohmer on the scale of challenge facing NHS organisations.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow enhanced recovery can improve elective surgery experiences and outcomes
An enhanced recovery pathway at a London trust has led to benefits including earlier discharge for patients. Lisa Hollins and colleagues explain how they did it.
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HSJ Local
Monitor directs foundation trust to tackle A&E performance
PERFORMANCE: The foundation trust regulator has stepped in at Gloucestershire Hospitals in a bid to redress its “persistent failures” to tackle long waits for accident and emergency treatment.
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NewsRestrictions imposed again on senior managers' bonuses
Very senior managers in the NHS will have their ability to earn bonuses on top of their pay restricted for the second successive year.
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CommentSue Slipman: there must be a line between management and regulation
The trouble with troubleshooters.
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NewsCCGs to manage and reward GP performance
GP practices look set to be handed an extensive role in performance managing each other – including through the award of bonuses – under proposals being drawn up by the NHS Commissioning Board.
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HSJ Knowledge
Quantifying QOF: why practices need to take data collection seriously
Finding efficient ways of collecting GP performance data is a challenge that is vital for practices to face head on, writes Hannoh Lowish.
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CommentNigel Edwards: how Lansley's big vision got shredded
Does the Health Act leave Lansley powerless?
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HSJ KnowledgeCase study: how coaches help managers improve their performance
Two managers share their experiences of using coaching sessions to improve their skills - and consequently performance in their roles.