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Commissioning board fumbles on waiting times
The draft NHS contract penalises hospitals who treat their long-waiters, but not if they keep them waiting. Why?
Source: HSJ - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Commissioning Board fumbles on waiting times
The draft NHS Contract penalises hospitals who treat their long-waiters, but not if they keep them waiting. Why?
Source: HSJ - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
HSJ live: rolling news 21.1.2013
Nicholson and Hunt both give national newspaper interviews and the rest of today’s news
Source: HSJ - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation orders in acute medical settings: a qualitative study
Conclusions: DNACPR orders can act as unofficial ‘stop’ signs and can often signify the inappropriate end to clinical decision making and proactive care. Many clinicians were uncomfortable discussing DNACPR orders with patients and families. These findings help understand why patients with DNACPR orders have worse outcomes, as such they may inform improvements in resuscitation policies.
Source: QJM - January 21, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Cohn, S., Fritz, Z. B. M., Frankau, J. M., Laroche, C. M., Fuld, J. P. Tags: Original papers Source Type: research
NICE guidance supports new blood pressure device that can detect atrial fibrillation
The guidance backs use of WatchBP Home A, which could reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation-related stroke by improving early detection.
The guidance also recommends that WatchBP Home A should be considered for use in people with suspected hypertension (high blood pressure) or those being screened for hypertension in primary care.
Source: NHS Networks - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Review of urgent and emergency services in England
The review, led by medical director Sir Bruce Keogh, will set out proposals for the best way of organising care to meet the needs of patients.
The review team will work with clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) to develop a national framework offer to help them ensure high-quality, consistent standards of care across the country.
Source: NHS Networks - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
GP and Practice Team Bulletin: January 2013
The latest bulletin covers planning guidance for commissioners, the new arrangements for managing local GP IT services, the new CCG outcomes indicator set and the proposed 2013/14 quality premium for CCGs.
Source: NHS Networks - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
How to establish a quality surveillance group
A network of QSGs is being established across the country to bring together different parts of health and care economies to share information and intelligence to protect the quality of care patients receive.
QSGs will be established between now and March 2013, ready to go live in the new system from April 2013. The guidance includes an assurance process, which will be rolled out between January and March 2013, to ensure that the network of QSGs is ready to go live from April.
Source: NHS Networks - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Update on maternity pathway payment system in 2012/13
It includes the structure of the system, how prices have been produced, data templates, business rules and frequently asked questions. More ……
Source: NHS Networks - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Introduction to the NHS (e-learning course)
This course from Primary Care Commissioning (PCC) explains in simple language the history of the NHS, the present structure and the challenges it is facing.
Source: NHS Networks - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Four community hospitals to close in north Wales
Specialist intensive care for babies will move to EnglandRelated items from OnMedicaPrinciples laid out for integrated out-of-hospital careAudit watchdog slams ‘unaffordable’ hospital PFI dealHospitals are ‘full to bursting’NHS faces 'most severe financial challenge' ever
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Weight loss linked to intestinal worms helps fight the parasite
Immune system hijacks the body’s feeding pathways to cause weight loss and kick in defence mechanismRelated items from OnMedicaSalmonella found in kebab shop salads Threadworm infectionOlder people eating food past its sell by dateCertain probiotics more effective than others for child diarrhoea
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Smoking ban cuts hospital admissions for childhood asthma
Ban reduces number of admissions by 12% in its first three yearsRelated items from OnMedicaSmoking in cars with kids should be bannedSmoking during pregnancy increases asthma in preschool childrenPassive smoking causes 1 in 100 deathsNo benefit to add on asthma therapy in childrenHigh TV viewing linked to increased asthma risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Midwives struggling to cope with baby boom
Some areas of UK have seen birth rates rise by 50% in the last decadeRelated items from OnMedicaPregnant women likely to see midwife rather than GPMore training needed to reduce accidental injuries in maternity careUpdated rules and standards for midwives take effect this monthNHS nurse headcount has fallen by almost 6,000 since 2010Mothers die because overworked midwives can’t cope
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Quadruple DNA helix discovered in humans
Researchers hope discovery will open up way for development of cancer drugsRelated items from OnMedicaWhole genome mapping for cancer patientsNew genetic test detects early breast cancerThree new breast-cancer linked genes discovered Personalised medicine one step closerGene linked to tumour growth could lead to better treatments
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Shifting care closer to home: slogan or solution?
We must reimagine the wider health and social care system
Source: HSJ - January 20, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
How to assess your human capital initiative
Finding the best evaluation approach to show value for money
Source: HSJ - January 20, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
The fight to transform emergency care
How one trust got emergency care performance back on track
Source: HSJ - January 20, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Your 18 week waits: November 2012 data
The local picture on 18 week and one-year waiting times, for every English provider and commissioner, updated with the latest (November 2012) data.
Source: HSJ - January 19, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GPs must greatly improve deaf awareness
Severe lack of deaf awareness leaves patients unclear of diagnosisRelated items from OnMedicaNICE sets care standards for spasticityOmbudsman warns GPs over patient removalTexting can improve flu jab uptakeMore action needed to treat TBHospitals failing to prevent cardiac arrests
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 19, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Mid Staffs struggles with patient satisfaction test
Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has recorded the third-lowest score in the latest set of results from the midlands and east of England pilot of the friends and family test.
Source: HSJ - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS earmarks £300m to put hospitals through failure regime
Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority are planning a £300m joint contract to pay for failing trusts to go through the special administration regime.
Source: HSJ - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Shortage of secondary care doctors for London CCG boards
STRUCTURE: Minutes presented to NHS London said there was a shortage of secondary care doctors “of appropriate calibre” to sit on clinical commissioning group boards.
Source: HSJ - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
HSJ Live 18.1.2013: Commissioning board launches emergency care review
Future of ISTCs, emergency services review and the rest of today’s news
Source: HSJ - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
HSJ live: rolling news 18.1.2013
Future of ISTCs and the rest of today’s news
Source: HSJ - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Free healthcare - A warning from the UK
The NHS (National Health Service) in the UK has often been lauded as a shining beacon of healthcare to the world. However, the practices and attitudes in the NHS are a stark warning for citizens of countries who are being asked to part with their hard earned money to...
Source: NaturalNews.com - January 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news
How nice is NICE?
The overarching aim of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to provide the National Health Service (NHS) and partner organisations with independent, authoritative and evidence-based guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, reducing inequalities and variation, while ensuring value for money.1 To this end, NICE has produced guidance for the NHS for over a decade, with Clinical Guidelines, Technology Appraisals (drugs) and Interventional Procedures Guidance each having directly influenced medical and surgical practice in ophthalmology. The extent...
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - January 18, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sparrow, J. M. Tags: Public health, Angle, Intraocular pressure, Glaucoma, Epidemiology Editorials Source Type: research
Emphysema severity predicts mortality in ever-smokers
CT scans could help target therapies and improve patient outcomesRelated items from OnMedicaNICE updates lung cancer guidanceReliable test for COPD exacerbationsCOPD risk is one in fourGet the basics right first in asthmaMore action needed to treat TB
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Keogh to review urgent and emergency services
CCGs assured that services will still be shaped by local needsRelated items from OnMedicaCharities warn of social care crisis for disabledHunt praises GPs for ‘extraordinary dedication’Pledge to cut 1000 alcohol deathsGPs must address inequality£2bn social care deficit will hurt patients
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Smartphone apps miss a third of melanomas
Most apps wrongly called at least 30% of melanomas ‘unconcerning’Related items from OnMedicaNICE updates lung cancer guidanceParents unsure of HPV vaccine for daughters Cancer survivors need better diet advicePublic drastically underestimates cannabis risksSmoking may worsen cancer pain
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Charities warn of social care crisis for disabled
Thousands of younger people trapped and isolated, unwashed and unfedRelated items from OnMedicaKeogh to review urgent and emergency servicesHunt praises GPs for ‘extraordinary dedication’Pledge to cut 1000 alcohol deathsGPs must address inequality£2bn social care deficit will hurt patients
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
National mobile health worker project final report
The analysis comes from 764 clinicians and was captured over more than 22,000 days representing over 107,000 patient contacts.
Source: NHS Networks - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Information services modernisation (ISM) project
It is particularly interested in users’ views on improving its portal. The survey will close on 15 February 2013.
Source: NHS Networks - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
PCT statement of property costs for properties transferring to NHS Property Services and community health partnerships
This is in relation to properties that will transfer to either NHS Property Services or community health partnerships. PCTs are asked to give a high priority to this work. This letter along with the collection templates has been sent to PCT cluster directors of finance.
Source: NHS Networks - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
NHS prescription service hints and tips
NHS Prescription Services has published hints and tips for dispensing contractors and information service users.
Source: NHS Networks - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
General ophthalmic services England, April to September 2012
These tables show selected statistics of NHS ophthalmic activity during the first half of 2012/13, at national, PCT and SHA level.
Source: NHS Networks - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
HR and social media in the NHS
HR and Social Media in the NHS explains that social media is increasingly becoming central to the ongoing effectiveness of the NHS.
It argues that there is a need for a more open approach alongside greater clarity on professional behaviour and the importance of confidentiality.
The guidance provides examples to help human resources managers, leaders and communications staff use social media more effectively within their organisations.
Source: NHS Networks - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
GP patient records to be accessible by 2015
DH launches plan for a “paperless” NHSRelated items from OnMedicaWales gets revamped NHS computer system Cutting NHS IT could compromise safetyPCTs can bid for £99k for digital servicesWill GPs take telehealth into the mainstream? Communication hubs are the key to commissioning engagement
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 18, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS austerity drives income fall for private mental health hospitals
The income of privately-run mental health hospitals fell by 3.3 per cent in 2011, driven by the start of the NHS’s unprecedented savings drive, according to a new report by market analysts Laing & Buisson.
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Basic decision making around CCG delegation
Examining the delegation options and risks open to CCGs
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
How the delegation of continuing care may develop
How the delegation of continuing care may change from April 2013
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Basic decision making around CCG delegation
Examining the delegation options and risks open to CCGs
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Where next for independent treatment centres?
ISTCS are here to stay – even if as part of a takeover
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
How the delegation of continuing care may develop
How the delegation of continuing care may change from April 2013
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Basic decision making around CCG delegation
Examining the delegation options and risks open to CCGs
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Where next for independent treatment centres?
ISTCS are here to stay – even if as part of a takeover
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New thinking about the future of maternity care
Old assumptions are stopping maternity services from improving
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Hunt admits IT plans are ‘brave’ as report lays bare challenge
A report published alongside Jeremy Hunt’s announcement that the NHS should be paperless by 2018 has underlined the difficulties the NHS faces in hitting the target in just five years.
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Flu activity update: 17 January 2013
Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) up to 13 January 2013 show that flu activity has decreased compared to the previous week based on a number of indicators, including GP consultation rates in England and the proportion of calls to NHS direct.
Source: Health Protection Agency - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS holds the line on 18 weeks
Small improvements meant new record-bests for long-waiters in November.
Source: HSJ - January 17, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
