All Quality and performance articles – Page 33
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Revealed: The areas with the longest waits for emergency ambulances
The local areas where patients are waiting the longest for ambulances have been publicly identified for the first time by an HSJ investigation.
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First coronavirus cases confirmed in England
Two patients in England have been tested positive for the Wuhan novel Coronavirus, the chief medical officer said today.
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Provider has 10th hospital rated ‘inadequate’ in under two years
A 10th Cygnet Healthcare hospital in 15 months has been rated “inadequate” and placed into special measures.
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HSJ Interactive
The case for fighting heart failure
It is likely that with prompter diagnoses and better monitoring, hospital admissions for heart failure will decrease – and costs too
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Ministers tell watchdogs to report on maternity scandal trust within two weeks
The Care Quality Commission and the Healthcare Safety Investigations Branch have been told to produce reports on a scandal-hit maternity service within two weeks.
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HSJ Local
Nearly 35,000 patients overdue follow-ups at single trust
Nearly 35,000 patients are overdue a follow-up appointment at North Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ Interactive
Getting the most out of medicines
A panel of experts explored how understanding what patients want out of medicines and redefining the concept of ‘value’ are at the heart of the growing challenge of medicines adherence
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Hundreds recalled as consultant accused of ‘unnecessary’ surgery
A surgeon has been accused of carrying out “unnecessary” shoulder operations on several NHS patients at a private hospital linked to the Ian Paterson scandal, with 217 patients recalled.
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Whistleblowing guardians ‘not given enough time’ by trusts
Many “guardians” tasked with ensuring staff are supported when they speak out about safety concerns are not being given time to fulfil their roles by their trusts, a national head has said.
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Expert Briefing
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CQC considers criminal prosecution over trust’s maternity services
The Care Quality Commission is considering the prosecution of a hospital trust facing allegations of poor maternity care, HSJ can reveal.
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Don’t bet on stroke target being met, says new national director
A new national clinical director has suggested it is unlikely a key long-term plan commitment over stroke care will be met, which could leave thousands of people severely disabled.
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Hundreds of serious incidents recorded at struggling small trust
One of the country’s smallest trusts recorded 277 serious incidents over a two-year period, HSJ can reveal.
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CQC did not see damning maternity report for three years
The Care Quality Commission has said it only saw a damning report into a series of failings in a trust’s maternity services three years after it was written.
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Integration pioneer trust hires director to join up services
A trust whose chief executive is also in charge of commissioning for its patch has appointed a director tasked with helping “join together” health and care services.
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Delayed care or missed follow-ups behind most ophthalmology claims
More than half the compensation claims in ophthalmology relate to late treatment or missed follow-ups, new data reveals.
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Revealed: The trusts where patients lost their sight after follow-up delays
Dozens of patients suffered permanent or long-term harm to their eyes after waiting too long for a follow-up appointment, HSJ can reveal — with thousands more waiting over a year longer than they should have.
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Royal college: Specialty is in a ‘predictable mess’
Ophthalmology has a fundamental capacity issue and the lack of training opportunities has left the specialty in a “predictable mess”, the president of the royal college has said.
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Comment
Five resolutions to improve the care of young cancer patients
Sasha Daly outlines the top priorities that the new government should pursue to improve the lives of young people with cancer across the UK
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Sir Robert: Lack of transparency in hospitals ‘echoes Mid Staffs’
Sir Robert Francis has said the lack of transparency at many hospitals over complaints handling “seems to echo” findings of his inquiry into the Mid Staffs scandal.