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The Chancellor’s 2014 Budget revised tax rules for company fleets, with incentives for low emission vehicles playing a bigger role. ACFO chairman Damian James outlines the changes
There are many examples of inappropriate parking systems in place at hospitals which cause confusion and add to the worries of an already concerned person. But there is also evidence of hospitals that have got it right, writes the BPA’s Kelvin Reynolds
Asbestos is a hazardous and challenging material that should only be handled by trained professionals. The newly created Asbestos Removal Management Unit (ARMI) aims to provide expert support to asbestos professionals, explains ARCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents briefs our readers on the importance of a strategic approach to staff safety and advises on how hospitals can formulate a tailored risk plan
Increasing amounts of research from across the world is supporting an irrefutable connection between plants in buildings and in urban open-spaces and the improved health and wellbeing of those exposed to a ‘green’ environment. Jonathan Tame, technical officer for the British Association of Landscape Industries explores what this means for those recovering in a healthcare setting
Hospitals are complex environments, and for patients, staff and visitors the ability to get from one part of the facility to another quickly, efficiently and without worry is an important one. David Watts explores what effective wayfinding should look like
Susan Francis and James Chapman of the Design council’s Cabe Team explain how high-quality care environments can be delivered with tight budgets through expertise and leadership
James Sutton of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) writes about the importance of facilities management in healthcare and how the sector can achieve its due recognition
Dr Ian Jackson, chief clinical information officer at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust considers some of the issues a hospital might face when going ‘paperless’ and sharing patient records across Primary and Secondary Care boundaries
Richard Pearson, project director of the Carbon and Energy Fund writes about the latest developments in efforts to make hospitals more sustainable, focusing on the benefits of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology
NHS ergonomist and manual handling adviser Liz Leigh writes about the risks involved in moving and handling patients and advises on how it can be made safe for patients and staff
Mick Foy discusses the importance of reporting adverse drug reactions through the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme and the current focus on making children’s medicine safer
A year on from the hard-hitting Francis Report, Tony Yeaman and Emlyn Williams of Weightmans LLP review the NHS response to date, and outline an approach for boards to meet new guidelines
In the last issue of Health Business, Biocote’s Dr Andrew Summerfield described the progress antimicrobial technology has made in reducing bacteria. Here, he looks at a recent study which proves its value in hospitals
The NHS has at its disposal vast amounts of data that could help improve its services. But first it needs to get over its fear of sharing it, writes Dr. Justin Whatling, Chair of BCS Health
Richard Hipkiss of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) outlines some of the steps managers can take to maintain high energy efficiency levels in the health service
Aggression towards staff poses a significant problem in A&E. Catherine Pratt of the Design Council outlines a recent project which used design solutions to make A&E departments calmer and safer for patients and staff
In any hospital, leaders are required to make difficult calls. Pamela Milligan and Michael Moneypenny of the Scottish Clinical Simulation Centre offer a structured approach to aid strategic decision-making
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Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly
