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As global warming affects the world, environmental issues are at the forefront of many business agendas, says Marisa Monreale, of BOSS
Flexible and remote working can be a real bottom line business benefit; improving staff effectiveness and reducing stress levels
This year not only marks the 60th anniversary of the NHS, but also the 5th anniversary of the National Programme for IT, thought to be the largest civil IT programme in the world
More than one million patients are treated every day in the NHS, but – as in all fields of human endeavour – sometimes things will go wrong
When dealing with patient safety in hospitals, it is hard not to become emotive, says Gillian Hastings of The Health Foundation
The role of the perioperative practitioner is to ensure that they deliver a high standard of patient care by providing a safe perioperative environment. One of the key components of this principle is infection control
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) celebrated its Accredited in Meetings first birthday in March. So how has it been received and how will it move forward?
Wireless '08 is about delivering effective applications using wireless networks and mobile devices
Airedale NHS Trust is working with Siemens Healthcare to streamline workflow and improve availability of IV pumps using Ekahau’s real time location system (RTLS)
AMBEX 2008 24–26 June at Harrogate International Centre
Nutrition in hospitals and care homes is changing for the better, says the British Dietetic Association
With the recent decision by the Welsh Assembly Government to abolish charging for hospital car parking spaces, the subject is very much under debate
The Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals 33rd Annual Conference & Exhibition, 11-13 June 2008, Majestic Hotel, Harrogate
One of the long standing difficulties for estates and facilities managers is keeping on top of the constantly changing requirements for policies and procedures, and it has been estimated that an average policy type document costs each NHS organisation up to £6,000 to produce
Ray Gluckman of the DEFRA funded F-Gas Support Team discusses the key obligations for maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
Although the Fire Safety Order has been in place since 2006, many organisations may still be confused by it
The NHS is under pressure to cut 15 per cent off its carbon emissions by 2010, making saving energy a top priority
Sustainable healthcare buildings not only benefit the environment, but can also improve the wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors
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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
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
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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
