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Regardless of how well medical budgets are protected there will certainly be a re-assessment of policy following this prolonged cold spell, writes Richard Hipkiss, chairman of the ESTA
The overwhelming message of the Francis Report was the need for ‘cultural change’ in the NHS. However, this is a tall order since the NHS doesn’t so much have a culture, writes Dr Paul Shannon
Telehealth and telecare services have been shown to reduce mortality rates by as much as 45 per cent, according research, as well as significantly benefit individuals, their families, carers, and the wider healthcare industry
Winner of the Orange Innovation Award at this year’s National Business Awards, CarteChoix – apetito’s new restaurant-inspired plated meals system – is helping hospitals reduce food waste whilst satisfying patient demand for quality, flexibility and choice.
Rosemarie Hoyle, Divisional Manager Healthcare at apetito, explains the thinking behind CarteChoix and the benefits it offers both hospitals and patients.
Michael Boyd, head of healthcare at law firm DWF discusses how the Francis report impacts the wider NHS
Health and safety must be communicated to both workers and patients to ensure it is understood and managed. Roger Bibbings, occupational safety adviser at RoSPA takes note
Growing uptake of digital health applications on smart phones is set to radically change the way healthcare is delivered, predicts Frost & Sullivan
Some cleaning operatives in hospitals and care facilities may not have received accredited training on how to clean effectively & safely, writes the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)
Given the number of people who use hospital parking, it is clear that there is a real need for car parking to be managed properly, says Dave Smith of the British Parking Association
The critical nature of an emergency response vehicle poses obvious challenges for carbon reduction. But this has not held back ambulance services across the country from greening their fleets.
Using a few simple time management tips and processes could turn your day around completely, suggests Anisha Rawal, consultant at the Stress Management Society
The Government Procurement Service (GPS) is working closely with the healthcare sector to help it save when procuring non‑medical and non-clinical goods and services
Starbucks, M&S Food, robots working as porters – it’s easy to understand why Forth Valley Royal Hospital’s innovative approach to facilities management has taken home multiple awards.
While GP surgeries and dental practices may not have large operating costs, they still have opportunities to make energy savings, as Alan Aldridge from ESTA explains
Miriam Rodway, secretary of ACRIB reminds hospital facilities managers of the environmental and legal responsibilities of having an air conditioned building.
The doors have closed on EHI Live for another year, and despite the current austere climate, the event was busier than ever, with delegate numbers up by more than 10 per cent.
Improved systems for capturing, storing and sharing information are helping NHS Trusts save money and work more effectively, explains Roger Lamb, health sector manager at not-for-profit global supply chain standards organisation GS1 UK
Tough new standards setting out what patients should expect from NHS hospital food have been announced by new health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, but do they go far enough?
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