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Clinical waste is almost always considered hazardous and mishandling it presents a very real risk to human health
By acting as Good Corporate Citizens, NHS organisations can reduce their carbon emissions
For hospitals and healthcare organisations, evacuating patients for a false alarm is a potentially life-threatening situation
Control of access – a necessity or a nuisance? Nick van der Bijl BEM, National Association for Healthcare Security, gives his views
How can you write a business case for ‘common sense’? asks Melinda Lyons, Lyons Evolution
The AfPP reports on the introduction and benefits of the Safer Surgery Checklist and the Patient Safety First (PSF) campaign
NHS organisations from across the country had their efforts rewarded at the third Health Business Awards
If you’re looking for a flexible venue which offers a range meeting spaces – from small and intimate through to large and impressive, look no further than London
The daunting task of finding a conference venue that covers every aspect of the event is made easy through Conference Centres of Excellence
Scotland’s outstanding success in the fields of medicine and life sciences make it the perfect choice to hold a medical conference or event
In such turbulent times, what role can Unified Communications play to increase efficiencies and enable better public services?
As more and more NHS patients start travelling within the EU for healthcare, it is vital that healthcare professionals keep informed about what is going on in the fast-moving medical tourism sector, says Caroline Ratner of Treatment Abroad
Patrick Troy, chief executive of the British Parking Association (BPA) discusses the implications of ‘free hospital parking for all’
Business Continuity Management is a complex issue for the NHS as it is not possible to move staff and equipment to recovery centres
Identifying the best skills isn’t easy – unless you know what to look for, argues Alan Bellinger, Research Adviser to the Institute of IT Training
Will training budgets survive the difficult financial times ahead? asks Alison Dunn, joint managing director, GateHouse Training
The Food and Drink Federation’s Recipe for Change report highlights how British Brands are addressing consumer health concerns
Incentive schemes using vouchers and gift cards prove successful, discovers Andrew Johnson, of the UK Gift Card & Voucher Association
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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
