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Doug Miles, managing director, AIIM Europe, discusses how patient records and hospital documents best should be stored
The Medical Technology Group looks at some of the most common reasons for technology’s under-use
British Standards Institute explains how Kitemark® certified products and services benefit hospital facilities
Alan Aldridge, executive director of the Energy Services & Technology Association, explains how the health sector can reduce greenhouse gas
What are the facilities related issues that affect patients and their visitors and can contribute to the decision making process in their hands?
NHS Trusts and individuals should beware as tougher penalties for health and safety offences are now in place
Dr Mike Durkin, medical director at NHS South West looks at how we can reduce the risk of harm to patients
Hands are one of the main ways that infections can be spread, so keeping clean is essential, says the National Patient Safety Agency
In past economic slowdowns, marketing budgets have been the first in line to be reduced, as finance directors see advertising spend as discretionary. This knee jerk reaction isn't always well informed.
The flagship show for the European events industry International Confex returns to Earls Court 24–26 February
With the recent collapse of National Programme contracts in the south there is no doubt that there are now serious challenges facing the NHS and its IT
Nick van der Bijl, National Association for Healthcare Security, looks at how to prevent breaches of information security
Preserving essential facilities and providing a safe environment can seem like a tall order for organisations struggling to maintain public services with finite resources
Ade Adigun-Harris discusses the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement’s Breaking Through programme
Heart of Mersey, the Liverpool based cardiovascular disease prevention charity, is working to improve hospital food for staff
IOSH looks at the line manager's responsibilty and how to best manage day-to-day sickness absence and return to work
To fulfil all of a trust’s legal obligations under waste regulations, a considered, pro-active approach is required
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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.
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
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