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Will keeping the patient at the forefront of the agenda when devising an energy efficiency campaign improve its chances of success? Chris Large, partner at Global Action Plan, uses a pilot project at Barts Health NHS Trust to demonstrate that it can
The NHS has been tasked with cutting carbon emissions by 10 per cent by 2015 and 80 per cent by 2050. In response to this, Ambulance Services up and down the country are taking measures to reduce the carbon emissions of their operations
How can procurers in the healthcare sector be sure that the services offered by Legionella risk assessment companies are fit for purpose and will help them to discharge their legal obligations? The answer lies with accreditation, writes Jon Murthy from accreditation body UKAS
The insurance industry, the travel industry, the banking industry, and the retail industry have all successfully embraced digital services. So why hasn’t the NHS – an industry which conducts over 250 million interactions a year? Jon Lindberg, associate director of healthcare at Intellect, examines the situation
When an outsized patient is delivered to your door, do you have the right equipment to deal with him or her? And are you able to care for them with dignity and handle them without fear of personal injury? Tam Fry spokesman at the National Obesity Forum, examines the impact of obesity on the NHS
Seamus Gillen, director of policy at the ICSA, uncovers what good governance and decision-making processes should look like for Clinical Commissioning Groups
If we want to see real improvements to patient safety following the care failings at Mid Staffordshire, then health leaders must act decisively, urges the Patients Association
Michael Moneypenny, director of the Scottish Clinical Simulation Centre, examines the history of simulation in healthcare, and the impact of mannequin-based simulation training on patient safety
In order to promote positive behaviours and create a healthier climate, effective leadership for staff and patients of the healthcare system really matters – both now and in the future
‘NHS Hospitals and the Energy Hike’ looks at the impact of energy inflation on NHS Hospitals and outlines some of the steps to address and combat energy inflation over the next decade
What does the government's initial response to the Francis report mean for the future of patient care?
The new Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) is tasked with ensuring professionally endorsed standards are adopted to enable safe information sharing
Phil Lewis-Farrell, a chartered member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), explains fire safety and training in a hospital setting
The health of the nation depends on the NHS, which itself depends on the parking profession to help ensure access to its facilities is fair and appropriate, properly managed and adequately funded. With this in mind, the British Parking Association (BPA) has initiated a Special Interest Group to support its work in raising parking standards – whilst always putting the customer first.
Julie Storr, Annette Jeanes, Helen Forrest, and Claire Kilpatrick look at the history of hand hygiene in relation to infection control
Dr Matthew S Capehorn, clinical director of the National Obesity Forum, examines the problem facing the NHS
James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), discusses the value of CCTV
Resin flooring satisfies the demanding requirements of today’s industrial environments, writes Helen McGachie, CEO of FeRFA – the Resin Flooring Association
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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
