All South articles – Page 73
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Improved weekend patient care in East Kent
PERFORMANCE: Patients at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust are getting better, safer care thanks to an initiative to improve the training and supervision of junior medical staff, especially at weekends.
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Kent nurses trying to tackle rising tide of school nappy wearers
PERFORMANCE: A pilot project in Dover and Deal is targeting the increasing number of children who are starting school without being toilet trained and still wearing nappies.
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Nurses up to speed on information at Queen Victoria FT
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the information given to them by nursing staff.
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Brighton and Sussex rated poorly for discussing future care needs
PERFORMANCE: Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing below average in the inpatient survey for discussing future health or social care needs with patients.
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Queen Victoria FT explains surgical risk
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for explaining risk to people before procedures.
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Queen Victoria FT answers call bells quickly
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the time it takes to answer call bells.
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Good access to staff, say Queen Victoria FT patients
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for being able to access members of staff with concerns.
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Queen Victoria FT explains anaesthetics
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for explaining anaesthesia.
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East Kent Hospitals moves to integrate clinical information systems
COMMERCIAL: East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has procured a clinical portal as part of attempts to improve efficiency and patient care.
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Brighton hospital introduces ‘tuck bags’ to cut infections
PERFORMANCE: Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has introduced innovative new “tuck bags” across wards to help improve the control of infection.
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Guildford private hospital apologises for surgery 'failings'
PERFORMANCE: A private hospital has suspended children’s surgery after the health watchdog raised “serious concerns” about the service.
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Western Sussex rates well for measure of patient experience
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the way nurses acted around them.
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Queen Victoria FT patients happy with privacy
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for levels of privacy during consultations.
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Examination privacy highly rated at Queen Victoria FT
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for levels of privacy when being examined.
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Patients at Queen Victoria FT confident in nurses
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for levels of confidence and trust in nursing staff.
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Queen Victoria patients treated with dignity
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for treating people with dignity and respect.
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Patients know how to complain at Queen Vic trust
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for explaining how to complain about care.
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Emergency care problems linked to poor relationships, finds south of England review
PERFORMANCE: A review of urgent and emergency care failures in the south of England has blamed in part an over-emphasis on incentives and contracts, at the expense of relationships.
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Docs treat patients with dignity at Queen Victoria FT
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the way doctors acted around them.
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Ashford and St Peter’s scores poorly on discharge notification
PERFORMANCE: Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing below average in the inpatient survey for giving patients notice of discharge.