South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 1848
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HSJ Knowledge
How proper procurement can lead to multi-million pound efficiency savings
The NHS needs to re-evaluate its procurement policy if it is to chip away at the £20bn efficiency challenge, says Shaun Howlett.
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Comment
Cumbrian cause for concern in the North West
Will Andrew Lansley stick with his habit of using Cumbria as poster child for GP commissioning?
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Comment
The curious case of evolution in the West Midlands
It’s evolution, but not as Darwin would know it.
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HSJ Knowledge
How implementing digital dictation encouraged one trust to review its service provision
One trusts move to digital dictation from an outdated process not only improved efficiencies in that area, but also allowed them to review other services in order to drive new process efficiencies throughout the hospital. Gunther Empl explains.
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News
Risks facing the commissioning board: in its own words
Key details of the NHS Commissioning Board’s design have been revealed in a new document published today.
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Blogs
Are leaders a product of their environment, or is it the other way round?
The People Manager compares a recent report on NHS Top Leaders being “over confident” with an interview given by a chief executive this week.
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News
Commissioning board 'likely' to enforce standard patient records
The NHS Commissioning Board is “likely” to mandate new a set of standards for clinical and social care records in a push to increase efficiency, HSJ has been told.
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News
Monitor could advise commissioners on reconfiguration to combat financial difficulties
Monitor is considering changes to its regulatory strategy as it believes some foundation trusts may face financial problems so profound they cannot be fixed by the providers alone.
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News
Monitor licensing could stifle innovation - FTN
Monitor’s plans for safeguarding services from closure risk “stifling” innovation and preventing trusts from complying with CQC requirements, the Foundation Trust Network has warned.
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News
Fine hospitals restricting bowel cancer care, charity says
Hospitals that fail to offer bowel cancer patients a full range of appropriate treatments should be fined, a charity has said.
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HSJ Local
Hospital rejects possibility of Army medic assistance
PERFORMANCE: A West Yorkshire hospital looking into the possibility of using Army medics to restore a 24-hour emergency service has now rejected the idea.
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HSJ Knowledge
How to improve patient satisfaction in maternity services
Daily conversations between managers and new mothers about their care are helping improve patient satisfaction and staff morale. Debby Gould and colleagues at University College London explain.
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News
Health secretary formally announces NHS property company
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has formally announced details of the government-owned firm that will take over ownership and management of much of the NHS estate.
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News
More CQC inspections risk 'diverting' funds from patient care, MPs to be warned
There is a danger that scarce funds will be diverted from patient care into “more and more inspection” following the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust inquiry, senior figures are set to warn MPs.
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HSJ Local
High HSMR highlighted by SHA at Dartford and Gravesham
PERFORMANCE: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is one of three NHS organisations in the south reporting higher than expected death rates.
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HSJ Local
CWP met with Monitor over governance red rating
PERFORMANCE: The foundation trust was asked to meet with Monitor on 13 December to “consider whether the trust is in significant breach of its terms of authorisation”, according to newly published board minutes.
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HSJ Local
Medway FT’s high HSMR one of three highlighted by SHA
PERFORMANCE: Medway NHS Foundation Trust is one of three NHS organisations in the south reporting higher than expected death rates.
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HSJ Local
Ashford and St Peter’s passes latest hurdle in Epsom merger plan
STRUCURE: Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has met the criteria needed to move to the next stage in its bid to take over Epsom hospital.
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HSJ Local
Sharp rise in NHS Bolton overspend on hospital services
FINANCE: NHS Bolton’s overspend on general hospital services rose by more than £2m in December to £3.4m, its latest finance report shows.
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HSJ Local
SHA draws attention to high Isle of Wight death rate
PERFORMANCE: The Isle of Wight primary care trust is one of three NHS organisations in the south reporting higher than expected death rates.