MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection' source. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:50:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310406&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fassuring-the-quality-of-senior-nhs-managers-research-report.html Following publication of the Next Stage Review report, the Department of Health asked Ian Dalton, Chief Executive of North East Strategic Health Authority, to chair an Advisory Group on Assuring the Quality of Senior NHS Managers. The final report of the Advisory Group and the supporting research report are now available. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310406 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:08:38 +0100 3310406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310407&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fputting-health-in-the-policy-picture-review-of-how-health-impact-assessment-is-carried-out-by-govern.html The Department of Health commissioned research into the use of health impact assessment within the Government impact assessment in 2009. The key findings and recommendations have now been published. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310407 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:08:23 +0100 3310407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310408&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fprioritising-need-in-the-context-of-putting-people-first-a-whole-system-approach-to-eligibility-for-.html This guidance is issued under section 7(1) of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 and replaces previous guidance issued in 2003. This guidance will need to be applied from April 2010. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310408 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:08:08 +0100 3310408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310409&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fnutrition-action-plan-delivery-board-end-of-year-progress-report.html This is the final report to Ministers from the Nutrition Action Plan Delivery Board, which was instituted in January 2008 to oversee implementation of the Nutrition Action Plan. The Government's response  is also available. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310409 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:07:51 +0100 3310409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310410&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Frealising-the-benefits-iapt-at-full-rollout.html This report details the next steps in the move towards the full roll out of Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services. The guidance provides support for established and developing services, focusing on quality standards and analysing the progress that has been made in rolling out services to date. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310410 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:07:36 +0100 3310410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310411&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fpharmaceutical-industry-competitiveness-and-performance-indicators.html This is a series of indicators of the competitiveness of the UK as a location for research-based pharmaceutical companies to do business; and of the performance of the UK-based industry in taking advantage of the opportunities open to them. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310411 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:07:19 +0100 3310411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310412&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fexporting-medicines-for-profit.html David Nicholson has written this letter to highlight that exporting medicines for profit jeopardises both patient care, and the terms of NHS contracts for medicines. Trusts holding a wholesale dealer's licence are also bound by Regulations relating to the supply of medicinal products. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310412 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:07:02 +0100 3310412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310413&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fmonitoring-use-of-money-to-implement-end-of-life-care-strategy-.html Templates to monitor how the additional money provided to help implement the End of Life Care Strategy in 2009/10 is being invested have been issued to SHA and PCT Directors of Finance. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310413 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:06:44 +0100 3310413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310414&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Fquality-accounts-2-reviewing-nhs-foundation-trusts-experiences-and-plans-.html The Foundation Trust Network has launched this publication on the practical elements of producing quality accounts, including engagement and assurance. (NHS Confederation - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310414 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:06:28 +0100 3310414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310415&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Foutpatient-department-survey-2009.html This national survey of the views of adult outpatients asked people about their most recent visit to an Outpatient department. The survey included questions on waiting for the appointment, hospital facilities, seeing a doctor, any tests and treatment undertaken during the appointment, as well as any medications prescribed. The results from the survey are used by NHS trusts to help understand the experiences of their patients and improve their performance.  The Care Quality Commission will also use the results from the survey in a range of ways, including using the results in regulatory activities such as registration, monitoring ongoing compliance, and reviews. (Care Quality Commission - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310415 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:06:09 +0100 3310415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3310416&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F02%2Freview-of-early-warning-systems-in-the-nhs.html This report describes the systems and process, and values and behaviours which make up a system for the early detection and prevention of serious failures. It represents the shared view of the Department of Health, Monitor and the Care Quality Commission and makes clear that safeguarding patients is the responsibility of every organisation and every member of staff - from doctors and nurses in hospitals to commissioners in PCTs and those who manage and regulate the system in SHAs. The report makes a series of recommendations which have been accepted by the Department of Health. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3310416 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:05:48 +0100 3310416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152317&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fnhs-staff-survey-wave-4.html This letter from Colin Douglas, Director, NHS Communications, states that the Department of Health has commissioned GFK, an independent research agency, to conduct a survey among NHS staff, including clinicians and nursing staff in primary and secondary care, administrative staff and senior clinical and non-clinical managers, across England. (Department of Health - letters) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152317 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:43:00 +0100 3152317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152318&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Falcohol-first-report-of-session-200910-volume-1-report-together-with-formal-minutes.html This report looks at the impact of alcohol on health, the NHS and society and the government’s responses to the rise in binge drinking and alcoholism. (House of Commons Health Select Committee - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152318 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:42:35 +0100 3152318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152319&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fnhs-car-parking-consultation-on-improving-access-for-patients.html This consultation seeks views on the implementation of free NHS hospital car parking for inpatients. The closing date for comments is 23 February 2010. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152319 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:42:10 +0100 3152319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152320&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fkeeping-children-and-young-people-in-mind-the-governments-full-response-to-the-independent-review-of.html This document contains the full government response to the final report of the independent CAMHS review, setting out progress to date and plans for the future of children and young people's mental health. The response also gives examples of the outcomes expected from a good service as an aid for commissioners, providers and practitioners. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152320 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:41:43 +0100 3152320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152321&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fimproving-the-psychological-wellbeing-and-mental-health-of-children-and-young-people-commissioning-e.html This guidance aims to pull together good practice and provide guidelines for local authorities, PCTs, government offices and SHAs to support the delivery of quality advice, support and guidance for joint commissioning of early-intervention support. (Department for Children, Schools and Families - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152321 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:41:15 +0100 3152321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152322&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fnational-leadership-council-nlc-resources-for-ambassadors.html In order to support the ambassadorial role of NLC members and associates, this toolkit provides the resources to help members and associates communicate the work of the NLC, and to be advocates for 'leadership for a purpose'. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152322 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:40:47 +0100 3152322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152323&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Feducation-commissioning-for-quality.html This document outlines an enhanced, comprehensive education commissioning system for non-medical and medical staff, sets principles for managing relationships between health and education more effectively and provides guidance to build SHAs. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152323 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:39:47 +0100 3152323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152324&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fbenchmark-figures-for-the-likely-demand-for-petct-scans-by-indication.html As the key recommendations contained in the Framework for the Development of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Services in England have now been implemented, the framework is no longer current.  In order to help specialised commissioners in their ongoing planning for PET services, this letter sets out benchmark figures for the likely demand for PETCT scans by indication. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152324 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:39:20 +0100 3152324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152325&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Freview-of-european-working-time-directive-and-impact-on-training.html Medical Education England is reviewing the European Working Time Directive and its impact on the quality of training for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and healthcare scientists. NHS chief executives who wish to submit views are invited to do so by 15 February 2010. (Medical Education England - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152325 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:38:43 +0100 3152325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152326&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fimmunisation-survey.html This letter from Steve Thorogood, Senior Campaigns Manager, NHS Immunisation Information, highlights a research programme to examine the attitudes and awareness of primary care givers to immunisation. (Department of Health - letters) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152326 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:37:42 +0100 3152326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152327&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2010%2F01%2Fgp-extended-opening-hours.html PCTs are to continue to progress extended opening hours in GP practices, particularly for patients of practices who are not offering this service.  The current Directed Enhanced Service rolls forward in 2010/11 and this letter asks PCTs to submit plans saying how they will make full use of the resources available for extended opening. (Department of Health - letters) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152327 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:37:20 +0100 3152327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2885561&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2009%2F10%2Fimplementing-the-health-act-2006-review-of-fees-for-applications-to-provide-pharmaceutical-services-.html The NHS Pharmaceutical Services (Fees for Applications) Directions 2008 (as amended in April 2008) came into force on 21 April 2008 and specify the types of application for which a fee will be payable and the levels of such fees. The government undertook during the passage of the Health Bill 2006 to consider a general review of this measure 18 months after it was introduced. This consultation seeks comments and views on the impact of charging on the NHS, pharmacy and appliance contractors and applicants and whether or not the current fees represent a fair contribution to NHS costs. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2885561 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:31:58 +0100 2885561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2885562&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2009%2F10%2Ftackling-demand-together-a-toolkit-for-improving-urgent-and-emergency-care-pathways-by-understanding.html This toolkit has been produced by a group of ambulance providers and primary care trust commissioners together with the Department of Health to offer practical analysis, worksheets and tools to help all commissioners and providers improve urgent and emergency care services through better understanding of the factors affecting significant rises in 999 demand. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2885562 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:31:38 +0100 2885562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2885563&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2009%2F10%2Fnhs-employers-submission-to-the-nhs-pay-review-body-201011-.html This document presents NHS Employers evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body for the 2010/11 pay round. It outlines key messages to the review body made on behalf of NHS organisations in England. It provides background information on the multi-year settlement for Agenda for Change staff; a section about the review clause; recruitment and retention and affordability. (NHS Employers - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2885563 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:31:20 +0100 2885563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2885564&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2009%2F10%2Fthe-crc-energy-efficiency-scheme-and-the-nhs-.html The Carbon Reduction Commitment energy efficiency scheme, which will begin in April 2010 with an introductory three-year phase, is a mandatory energy efficiency scheme that will affect both the public and the private sector. This Briefing outlines the main details of the scheme which will affect NHS trusts. (NHS Confederation - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2885564 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:59 +0100 2885564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2885565&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2009%2F10%2Fguidance-on-changes-to-recording-and-reporting-data-about-necessary-and-planned-treatment-of-oversea.html This letter advises on changes to be made to the collection and reporting of data about overseas visitors from 12 October 2009, with detailed guidance about the processes, and information about future workshops. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2885565 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:37 +0100 2885565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2885566&cid=s_38829_51_f&fid=38829&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkingsfund.blogs.com%2Fhealth_management%2F2009%2F10%2Falternative-provider-medical-services-directions-2009.html These Directions have been given to Primary Care Trusts in England and came into force on 17 September 2009. (Department of Health - publications) (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection) The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2885566 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:29:57 +0100 2885566