All West Midlands articles – Page 99
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HSJ Local
Dudley Hospitals nearly halves pressure ulcers
PERFORMANCE: The Dudley Group has reported a 45 per cent reduction in the numbers of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in the first quarter of 2011-12.
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HSJ Local
Robert Jones and Agnes gains FT status
STRUCTURE: Robert Jones and Agnes Orthopaedic and District Hospital Trust has become the latest to gain foundation status.
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HSJ Local
Warwickshire PCT pays council to develop reablement
FINANCE: NHS Warwickshire has proposed transferring more than £6m to Warwickshire County Council to develop reablement services.
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HSJ Local
First foundation trust authorised in four months announced
STRUCTURE: The first organisation to receive authorisation to become a foundation trust in four months was announced on Friday.
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CommentRestructuring risks worry West Midlands as SHA chair drops out of cluster running
Restructuring the health service can be a risky business and NHS West Midlands isn’t taking any chances.
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HSJ Local
Wye Valley C difficile allowance increased after outbreak
PERFORMANCE: Wye Valley Trust has had its C difficile trajectory for 2011-12 increased from 21 to 38 cases for following an outbreak.
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HSJ Local
Stroke services set to return to Mid Staffs
STRUCTURE: Stroke services are set to return to Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust.
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HSJ Local
Heart of England shuns partnership with Birmingham City Uni
WORKFORCE: Heart of England Foundation Trust has decided against piloting a hospital-based nursing degree with Birmingham City University.
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HSJ Local
Money withheld from Heart of England due to stroke performance
PERFORMANCE: Commissioners are holding back 3 per cent of contracted funds from Heart of England Foundation Trust until performance problems relating to stroke and the patient pathway are resolved.
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HSJ Local
Worcestershire Acute submits action plan to address stroke failings
PERFORMANCE: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust has submitted an action plan to NHS West Midlands to address poor performance against stroke and TIA indicators.
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HSJ Local
Herefordshire 'significantly' missing stroke target
PERFORMANCE: NHS Herefordshire remains significantly far away from achieving the target for 80 per cent of stroke patients’ time to be spent on a stroke unit.
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HSJ Local
Integrated provider slashes DTOC in Herefordshire
PERFORMANCE: Wye Valley Trust, England’s first organisation to to provide integrated acute, community and social care services, has released savings of almost £400,000 a month through reductions in delayed transfer of care.
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NewsPrivate hospital spend varies widely, study shows
Significant variations exist in the proportion of work primary care trusts commission from independent sector providers, a study shared with HSJ reveals.
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HSJ Local
City Hospital pulled up for minor concerns on nutrition
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission found the trust was meeting standards relating to dignity and nutrition, but with minor concerns on nutrition, during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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HSJ Local
Sandwell General Hospital fails CQC spot checks
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission found the trust was not meeting standards relating to dignity and nutrition during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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HSJ Local
Talks commence on Sandwell and West Birmingham's new hospital
FINANCE: Talks between the Treasury and Department of Health have commenced on a proposed new hospital, to be built with £370m of private finance initiative funds.
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HSJ Local
George Eliot Hospital passes CQC spot check but minor concerns noted
PERFORMANCE: The Care Quality Commission found the trust was meeting standards relating to dignity and nutrition, but with minor concerns on dignity, during a spot check as part of a wider investigation into how older patients are treated.
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HSJ Local
DH 'impressed' with West Midlands clusters but 'worried' about QIPP
PERFORMANCE: The Department of Health has been “impressed” with the PCT clusters in the West Midlands but has “worries” about QIPP plans and has recognised “issues” around coterminosity between GP commissioners and local authorities.
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HSJ Local
Delayed transfers well above target at Shrewsbury and Telford
PERFORMANCE: Delayed transfers at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust have been running at nearly two thirds above target this financial year, though they are now showing signs of decline.
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HSJ Local
Shrewsbury and Telford risks 'worst case' £5m deficit
FINANCE: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust risks a £5m deficit unless it overperforms on contracted activity, treats more private patients and reduces pay costs.