Today marks the release of the UK National Audit Office's report on maintaining public service facilities. 📊 According to their findings, an average of 5,400 clinical service incidents occurred annually in the NHS between 2019-20 and 2023-24 due to property and infrastructure failures. This is a stark reminder of the hazards patients face when seeking care and treatment in some of today's estates that require repairs. The report's release is especially timely, coinciding with the announcement of the New Hospital Programme (NHP), earlier this week. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/epGaUujw #NHS #NHSEstates #NHSPeople #Healthcare #HealthcareConstruction
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A very timely report that identifies the annual incidents that occur in clinical environments due to estates that require attention. Do you feel this is accurately reflected based on your organisation's and staff experience?
Today marks the release of the UK National Audit Office's report on maintaining public service facilities. 📊 According to their findings, an average of 5,400 clinical service incidents occurred annually in the NHS between 2019-20 and 2023-24 due to property and infrastructure failures. This is a stark reminder of the hazards patients face when seeking care and treatment in some of today's estates that require repairs. The report's release is especially timely, coinciding with the announcement of the New Hospital Programme (NHP), earlier this week. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/epGaUujw #NHS #NHSEstates #NHSPeople #Healthcare #HealthcareConstruction
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Recent news highlights unprecedented winter pressures on our NHS, with four major hospitals declaring critical incidents. With hospitals seeing increasing winter pressures, professional Home Care services play a crucial role in supporting the health and social care system during these challenging times. Here is our thoughts on the impact Home Care can have for the healthcare sector over winter: https://zurl.co/oNR4t #winter #nhs #homecare #healthcare
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🩺 The Wellbeing of Ward Staff in UK Hospitals: Navigating Pressures and Celebrating Resilience. This piece highlights the unsung heroes of both NHS and private hospitals and the significance of promoting their well-being for patient care. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eX-scxkk #NHS #PrivateHealthcare #WardStaffWellbeing #HealthcareHeroes #PatientCare
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𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙆 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 £𝟭 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧?🚨 Recently NHS England made amendments to Health Technical Memorandum 05-03 (HTM05-03) to try and reduce false fire alarms in the sector. To find out more about the updates to HTM05-03, sign up to our upcoming webinar by clicking the link below: https://bit.ly/3xFawGW https://bit.ly/3xHcIgX #webinar #healthcare #hospitals #guidance #NHS #NHSEngland #fireprotection #firecompliance #firesafety #firealarms #falsefirealarms
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Skills and knowledge to provide high quality end-of-life care. Funded by Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, at Flinders University.
This study highlights the importance of integrating a palliative care approach in hospitals, and the importance of the collaboration between non-specialist and specialist palliative care teams: https://lnkd.in/gSJtC92V Mary Nevin Sheila Payne Valerie Smith #EndofLifeCare #Hospitals #PalliativeCare #AcuteCare #PalliativeCareApproach
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Health Secretary calls for patient safety focus 🚨 As we head into the winter months, Wes Streeting has called on health leaders to ensure that patient safety remains a priority. This comes against the backdrop of unprecedented pressures across the colder period. More 👇 https://lnkd.in/dq_j_BgP The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP Amanda Pritchard NHS England NHS Confederation Matthew Taylor #Health #Winter #Safety #Patients #Leaders
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The tender for main works for the Mullewa Hospital redevelopment has been released to market. The new hospital is being delivered following consultation with the local community and will provide access to a range of health services under one roof. In addition to enhanced primary and community-care facilities, the facility will continue to provide 24/7 emergency care from a new emergency department. The package of main works will also deliver multi-purpose consultation rooms, allied health consultation rooms and treatment spaces enabled with virtual care technology and an ambulance bay. Important site preparations are being completed ahead of main works set to commence later this year. For more information visit Tenders WA https://lnkd.in/gj9fj9jT Full media statement: https://lnkd.in/gxbTXftP
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This is a must-read case study from Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust. Through #Scan4Safety and #GS1standards, the trust can now uniquely identify and track medical devices and supplies to the patient at the point of care. This has helped to improve #efficiency and more importantly #patientsafety. #traceability #GS1 #standards #healthcare #S4S
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🌟 Celebrating the Success of Scan4Safety at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust! 🌟 We’re excited to share an article highlighting how Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust has enhanced patient safety through the Scan4Safety programme in theatres. By fostering strong clinical engagement and effective change management, the Trust has improved safety, efficiency, and inventory management in meaningful ways. Read the full story to learn more about the team’s journey and the impact of Scan4Safety: https://lnkd.in/gpjpqAp4 For additional resources, visit the Scan4Safety FutureNHS platform, where you’ll find valuable guidance and tools to support similar initiatives: https://lnkd.in/gsfGWfRM 📢 Join us in celebrating the achievements of the staff involved and the ongoing positive impact of Scan4Safety across the NHS! #Scan4Safety #PatientSafety #NHS #HealthcareInnovation #FutureNHS #SurgicalSafety #GS1UK
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Explore the latest #HSSIB report on enhancing #PatientSafety in the NHS, focusing on the vital role and integration of temporary staff. 🏥 A key step towards safer healthcare delivery. #NHS #NHSEngland #Healthcare #Hospital https://lnkd.in/eqyRipcz
