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Growing evidence shows that clinical leadership improves quality and outcomes for patients. The need to encourage this development is clear but more training in management is required if it is to become a reality, as Shirley Cramer CBE, CEO for the Institute for Healthcare Management (IHM) explains.
Paul Briddock, director of policy at the Healthcare Financial Management Association, discusses the growing importance of local system leadership in healthcare organisations
The Health Business Awards take place on 4 December 2014 and will showcase the success stories in the health sector
From an increased risk of physical assault to high-profile data breaches, the security threats faced by the NHS are constantly evolving. James Kelly of the British Security Industry Association reports on the technology that can prevent violence against staff
GS1 standards were mandated for use in NHS hospitals by the eProcurement Strategy. So what is the actual purpose of them, and what is their wider role in improving healthcare delivery? Alaster Purchase, chief operating officer for GS1 UK explains
A full energy audit, coupled with a robust energy policy, can demonstrate an organisation’s commitment to the sustainability agenda. Chris Moriarty from the British Institute of Facilities Management explains how to develop a successful energy policy
Stephen Childs of NHS North of England comments on the progress that has been made to improve healthcare commissioning since the introduction of the Health and Social Care Act
Alan Leaman and Michael Allen share insights on how healthcare trusts can benefit from bringing in outside experts to resolve financial issues and improve hospital governance
Although the likelihood of imported cases of Ebola is low, healthcare staff in the UK need to remain vigilant. Public Health England has issued guidance for acute trust staff on identifying and managing patients who require assessment for Ebola virus disease
Tony Sant of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency examines how the development of an integrated reporting tool and improved governance for problems with medicines and medical equipment will play a vital role in raising standards for patient care
The recent government push towards the centralisation of NHS data into a network of regional centres through the ‘accredited safe havens’ scheme has thrown information maintenance within the health sector into the forefront of public discussion, writes the BSIA’s James Kelly
The Sign Design Society represents professionals and clients involved in the resolution of navigation problems in complex environments and the planning, design, manufacture and installation of signing solutions. Ian Whybrow of Whybrow Wayfinding describes a project in one of the most challenging environments
Millions of pounds could be shaved from NHS running costs if estates managers take a closer look at how their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are performing, according to the Building & Engineering Services Association
Hospitals in England have been told to offer free, reduced or capped parking charges for certain groups under new government guidelines. Health Business summarises the new guidance
Tim Harrison explains the health risks associated with asbestos and shares his experience of overseeing a large asbestos environmental clean in a hospital site following an HSE investigation
Health professionals need to be aware of the risks that waterborne legionella bacteria can pose patients and hospital staff. Susan Pearson talks about the work the Water Management Society is doing to bring healthcare professionals up to speed
Nick Gerrard of Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust explains how an ambitious savings initiative named Project Spotlight has led to breakthroughs in procurement strategy
Assault against healthcare staff is a growing problem, writes the British Security Industry Association’s Judith Denny, who discusses the measures hospitals can take to ensure safety
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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
