All WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST articles – Page 6
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Three cases of C difficile at Worthing Hospital in September
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust reported three cases of hospital attributed Clostridium difficile during September against an in-month trajectory of seven.
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Monitor scrutinises quality as part of Western’s FT bid
STRUCTURE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has reported that October was the “most intensive stage” yet of its application to become a foundation trust.
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Above average SMHI at Western Sussex
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust’s board has been told that its Summary Hospital-Level Mortality Indicator (SMHI) level is above average but “as expected”.
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Rise in fracture clinic complaints at Western Sussex
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals Trust said it had recently had problems with call handling in its fracture clinic.
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Cancer centre gains charity quality mark
PERFORMANCE: The Fernhurst Centre at St Richard’s Hospital has been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark, given to units judged to offer the best standards of cancer care.
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New image system to improve East Sussex efficiency
PERFORMANCE: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is teaming up with other hospitals across the region to introduce a new high-tech imaging system that will improve efficiency for patients.
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Western Sussex records no mixed sex breaches
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s rules on mixed sex accommodation during August, according to latest data.
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New eye unit opens at Western
STRUCTURE: A new ophthalmology outpatient unit opened this month at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust.
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First governors elected at Western Sussex
WORKFORCE: The first-ever council of governors has been elected for Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, as the organisation pushes for foundation status.
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Building of new Sussex cancer screening unit set to begin
STRUCTURE: Building work on the new West Sussex Breast Cancer Screening Service should begin this autumn, with completion anticipated by autumn 2013.
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Western Sussex in 'top 10' for cancer improvements
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has been named as one of the top 10 most improved trusts for cancer patient experience.
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Two parties interested in taking over hospital block
COMMERCIAL: Western Sussex Hospitals Trust has received two responses to a request for plans to redevelop a surplus part of its estate at Southlands Hospital.
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Western Sussex gears up for first governor election
STRUCTURE: More than 100 people have put themselves forward to stand in the first election of governors at Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, as it seeks to become a foundation trust.
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Western Sussex Hospitals purchase new infection control technology
COMMERCIAL: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has purchased a pioneering new infection control device, which uses hydrogen peroxide vapour.
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Top PEAT scores for Western Sussex
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded the highest possible ratings in the latest annual Patient Experience Action Team (PEAT) scores.
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Western Sussex hospitals accredited as trauma centres
STRUCTURE: St Richard’s and Worthing Hospitals have been confirmed as important parts of a new Sussex-wide network set up to improve emergency care for the most seriously-injured patients.
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Nominations open for Western Sussex’s first governor elections
STRUCTURE: Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust is asking its 7,500 public members to stand for election to its first Council of Governors.
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Western Sussex FT bid given go-ahead by health secretary
STRUCTURE: The health secretary has given his backing to Western Sussex Hospitals Trust’s application for foundation status.
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New system brings CQUIN benefit for Western Sussex
PERFORMANCE: Western Sussex NHS Trust is helping to pay for a new patient monitoring system through the benefits it is providing in helping meet commissioning for quality and innovation targets.
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Fire at St Richard’s Hospital
PERFORMANCE: A fire broke out at Western Sussex Hospitals Trust last week, less than 10 days after the organisation was hit by flooding.