South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 1200
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HSJ LocalWard remains 'temporarily' closed after police investigation
A Bristol dementia ward has been “temporarily” closed for two months after a police investigation into the possible ill treatment of a patient.
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HSJ LocalSir Leonard Fenwick sacked for gross misconduct
The NHS’s longest serving chief executive has been sacked for gross misconduct, it has emerged today.
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Best Practice
In-house home care service team conducts 298 visits and saves over £150k
Entrant: The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Cancer Care
Award: Shortlisted -
Best Practice
Films help in enhancing staff knowledge in pre-hospital dementia care
Entrant: London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Education & Training
Award: Shortlisted -
Best Practice
Motion Capture Pillow used in radiotherapy saves £80 per patient
Entrant: Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Cancer Care
Award: Shortlisted -
Best Practice
Using adapted arms in optical imaging scanner saves approx. £150k
Entrant: Ophthalmic Imaging
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Best Product or Innovation for Patient Safety - Private Sector
Award: Shortlisted -
Best Practice
Programme reduces physical intervention and supports people in distress
Entrant: Mersey Care NHS Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Mental Health
Award: Shortlisted -
HSJ LocalHospital trusts set out merger plans
Struggling Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust and neighbouring Ipswich Hospital Trust are likely next week to approve plans to merge.
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HSJ LocalHunt decision delay 'affecting patient safety' after wards close
Commissioners say a delay in a decision by the health secretary is affecting patient safety after admissions were halted at a community hospital.
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HSJ Local'Great' trust chief executive announces retirement
One of the top acute chief executives in the NHS has announced his retirement this afternoon.
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CommentA clear timetable is needed for NHS tech funding
Nicola Blackwood and Nicola Perrin on how a digital transformation with respect to data in the NHS must be all inclusive
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Best Practice
Initiative helps in better management of CAUTI patients in the community
Entrant: Liverpool Community Health Continence Team
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Infection Prevention Control in Patient Safety
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HSJ LocalStaffing problems prompt trust to bring forward bed closures
An acute trust has brought forward the closure of 71 inpatient beds across four community hospitals due to pressures on safe staffing.
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Best Practice
Electronic prescription for haematology chemotherapy reduces treatment delays
Entrant: Salford Royal Foundation Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Improving Safety in Medicines Management
Award: Shortlisted -
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Training and engaging staff reduces seclusion episodes in mental health ward
Entrant: Humber Foundation Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Changing Culture
Award: Shortlisted -
HSJ LocalChief executive denies trust merger rumours
The chief executive of a mental health trust in the West Midlands has quashed rumours that her organisation plans to merge with major community and mental health providers.
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Best Practice
Personalised sensory toolkit improves quality of care for dementia patients
Entrant: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Care of Older People
Award: Shortlisted -
Best Practice
Growth Assessment Protocol programme reduces 84 stillbirths in a year
Entrant: Perinatal Institute
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Patient Safety in Maternity & Midwifery Services
Award: Shortlisted -
Best Practice
Sepsis Task Force Group reduces sepsis related mortality rates
Entrant: Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust
Category: HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017/ Best Patient Safety Improvement Team
Award: Shortlisted