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A locum workforce is not a substitute for permanent staff but is a crucial component in ensuring that patient care does not suffer as a result of understaffing, urges the REC's Ed McRandal
The NHS in Scotland has been brave to admit failures in its healthcare system and address these with a commitment to deliver safe care for every patient – with impressive results to date
As the population of obese people grows, education and training in how to understand and deal with their specific handling problems will become a necessary part of every carer’s skill base
Russell Harris, chairman of the Information Destruction Section at the British Security Industry Association suggests some simple ways in which data destruction in healthcare can be improved
How do you ensure that fire protection systems in healthcare premises are of the highest standard? Using companies that are third party certificated is the first port of call, urges Graham Ellicott
London & Partners shares its insight into the best activities and events happening in the city over the festive period
Local hero and celebrity chef James Martin takes on the difficult task of redesigning Scarborough Hospital's patient and staff menus.
Over 600 people died from flu in the UK last year and there is strong evidence that some patients die from flu caught in hospital. Healthcare staff are therefore encouraged to get vaccinated
With the scrappage of the previous government’s ‘failed’ information strategy, the ball is back with local health service managers to determine what they want to do with information technology
An informed view from research helps healthcare professionals make critical decisions on issues ranging from budget allocation to information campaigns, writes the Market Research Society
By exercising more collective buying power, particularly when acquiring large, expensive capital equipment, NHS Trusts could realise significant savings, according to NHS Supply Chain
High levels of patient care is still the ultimate aim of the NHS, and strong leadership training is vital if the organisation is to produce the world-class managers it needs to achieve this aim
A well thought-out interior planting scheme in healthcare settings has a value beyond aesthetics, writes Kelly Conway from the British Association of Landscape Industries
How can healthcare organisations critically evaluate, plan, apply and measure cleanliness provision? Independent consultant David Griffiths takes a closer look at some of the key considerations
From strategic planners and first responders, to equipment manufacturers and suppliers, one industry event is set to bring together everyone involved in an emergency
How many healthcare organisations realise that ROIs of more than 30 per cent are available from energy efficiency programmes? Alan Aldridge from ESTA investigates
When introduced in 2002, PbR was a successful financial tool to increase activity, however, the NHS has since changed and so must this system, argues the Medical Technology Group
Simon Rigby, director of Clinical Support at Musgrove Park Hospital, explains a new project set to reduce energy consumption by more than 40 per cent and generate savings of £17m
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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
