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Careless disposal of confidential information, such as patient and staff records, or financial documents, can be detrimental to a healthcare establishment if the information finds its way into the wrong hands, says the British Security Industry Association’s chief executive James Kelly
The Prime Minister’s Challenge Fund aims to raise standards of patient access throughout the UK. Health Business looks at the current state of GP provision and ideas on how to improve it
With at least one in four road casualties in Britain involving an at-work driver, Laura Woods of road safety charity Brake sums up revised Health & Safety Executive advice on work-related road safety
David Davis examines how the independent ambulance sector has made great strides towards becoming accepted within the NHS as a crucial resource to support its emergency services
NHS estate managers have been criticised for failing to bring ageing properties up to date. Health Business looks at the issues facing hospitals and highlights some successful projects
The threat posed by Legionella is well understood. But, as Bob Towse of the Building & Engineering Services Association explains, cost cutting can put vulnerable patients at risk
The move toward full disclosure of clinical data has been hit by obstacles in the past. Luke Readman of BCS Health talks about how investing in data infrastructure will benefit patients
Identifying measures that optimise carbon and financial savings in the complex NHS environment often requires specialist support, and the government-backed Green Investment Bank is well placed to provide that help, writes Gregor Paterson-Jones
Treating end-of-life ICT assets as waste is misguided, says Steve Mellings of the Asset DIsposal and Information Security Alliance (ADISA), who outlines an approach that may serve hospitals better
Lee Baker of the British Cleaning Council examines how hospitals have harnessed training and technological innovations to keep hospitals clean and safe against a background of budget cuts
Achieving a flexible and sustainable NHS workforce will require genuine collaboration with recruitment agencies, believes REC policy advisor Vicky O’Brien, who examines progress in this area
Michael Boyd, healthcare sector head at business law firm DWF, discusses what Clause 119 of the Care Bill, dubbed the ‘hospital closure clause’ will mean for clinicians and how the law in this are has developed
James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, explores the modern security measures that can help NHS Trusts combat threats to healthcare staff
€Many hospitals are turning to the modular building industry for a fast and cost effective way of gaining much needed hospital space, reports Jackie Maginnis from the MPBA
Alex Mirkovic looks at ways that healthcare facilities can control waste costs, whilst keeping their waste management systems practical, environmentally responsible and compliant
Dr John Parkinson, director of the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, examines the potential benefits that utilising health data would have for patients, the economy, and public health
Jane Frost, CEO of the Market Research Society explains how research can influence decision making across the health sector
The UK’s banking, manufacturing and retailing sectors have achieved procurement efficiencies through utilising technology solutions. So what can the NHS learn from this? Chris Doyle from independent global supply chain standards organisation GS1 UK explores how shared data solutions can enable NHS Trusts to drive efficiency in procurement and focus resource on quality patient care
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UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
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Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
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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
