All Quality and performance articles – Page 35
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Expert BriefingTwo big turning points for emergency care
HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing is our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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HSJ InteractiveImproving perioperative care
The importance of good perioperative care is being recognised across the NHS. For patients it can mean a safer operation, with fewer complications and a shorter stay in hospital, while for NHS organisations it can mean lower costs and less chance of becoming embroiled in litigation
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NewsPaterson inquiry calls for new public database of consultants
A single database publicising consultants’ practising privileges and performance is among the recommendations from the inquiry into the rogue surgeon Ian Paterson.
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NewsReview of troubled service still not launched after 16 months
A royal college’s review of quality concerns at a pathology service — first approved in September 2018 — has yet to get underway, HSJ has been told.
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NewsRevealed: 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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NewsFirst 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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NewsProvider 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 InteractiveThe 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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NewsMinisters 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 LocalNearly 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 InteractiveGetting 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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NewsHundreds 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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NewsWhistleblowing 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 BriefingThe week things changed
HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing is our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsCQC 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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NewsDon’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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NewsHundreds 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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NewsCQC 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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NewsIntegration 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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NewsDelayed 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.