All West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust articles – Page 6
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NewsDoctor employed by trusts despite 'mercy killing' conviction
A foreign doctor convicted of the “mercy killing” of a patient in Spain later got a job with police in the UK, medical watchdogs have heard.
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Agency costs hit west Suffolk surplus plan
FINANCE: Overspending on agency staff has led to West Suffolk Foundation Trust halving its predicted surplus for the year.
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Norovirus knock on effect at West Suffolk
PERFORMANCE: Norovirus has affected a number of wards at West Suffolk Foundation Trust in January and February, creating a knock on effect on A&E waiting times.
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West Suffolk slightly off course for falls CQUIN target
PERFORMANCE: West Suffolk Foundation Trust had 44 fall in January - just above the trajectory it needs to achieve to get a £41,250 CQUIN payment for the fourth quarter.
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Pathology shake up across East Anglia acutes
STRUCTURE: Five hospitals in the East of England could lose a large part of their pathology services under a proposal being considered by the SHA.
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West Suffolk Hospitals upgrades to digital breast scanners
COMMERCIAL: West Suffolk Hospital Trust is spending £1.2m upgrading its breast cancer scaning equipment with the latest digital technology.
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Performance on targets costing West Suffolk £350,000 in first quarter
FINANCE: Failure on performance targets have cost West Suffolk Hospital Trust £350,000 in the first quarter of the financial year, according to a board report.
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West Suffolk GPs prioritise referrals and prescribing for savings
FINANCE: Commissioning consortia in West Suffolk have prioritised high volume referrals and prescribing budgets as areas for efficiency savings.
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West Sussex Hospital chair admits previous 'shortcomings' on patient safety
PERFORMANCE: The chair of West Suffolk Hospital Trust has highlighted failures and “complacency” at the trust in a response to the Francis report.
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PCT challenges West Suffolk Hospital to reduce activity
FINANCE: West Suffolk Hospital Trust’s faces £2m of risk in its contract with NHS Suffolk as well as reduced activity, according to board papers.
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HSJ KnowledgeIdentifying areas of readmission, and implementing the right interventions
As readmission rates continue to rise around the country, one trust’s study into the causes should help it avoid financial penalties - and paves the way for others to do the same, reports West Suffolk Hospitals Trust’s senior house officer Nina Wilson.
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Two PCTs find temporary homes for community services as divestment deadline looms
STRUCTURE: At least two primary care trusts are transferring their community services provider arms to temporary caretakers, after failing to identify a long term home for the organisations.
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Pay costs over budget at West Suffolk Trust
WORKFORCE: Pay costs are £1.18m above budget at West Suffolk Hospital Trust due to agency costs.
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NewsTwo new chiefs appointed
Chris Bown, previously chief executive at West Suffolk Hospital Trust, will join Poole Hospital Foundation Trust in April.
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CommentClare Chapman on delivering a healthy and happy NHS workforce
The investment in creating and maintaining a content and healthy workforce is outweighed by the rewards of improved effectiveness and patient satisfaction