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Following a second round of funding allocated from the Nursing Technology Fund, NHS England’s Beverley Bryant looks at how the smarter use of modern technology is transforming patient care
When it comes to furniture and mental health, there is more than initially meets the eye, says Dr Evangelia Chrysikou, director of research at the Design In Mental Health Network
Hospitals are struggling with high patient demand and a severe lack of bed space. The MPBA’s Jackie Maginnis examines how the modular and portable building industry can help the situation
Jill Joyce from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, discusses the importance of clear signange in hospitals – and the many aspects to bear in mind to get it right
Though a fairly new but rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field, robotic systems have already been tested for tele surgery and have been widely explored in almost all surgical disciplines. Geethu Roshan Verghese, research analyst at Frost & Sullivan, reports
The Local Improvement Finance Trust aims to improve facilities for primary care and community services that best meet the needs of local populations. Peter Shand, director of strategy explains the impact of the programme and future challenges
Vicky O’Brien of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation analyses the role of flexible labour in the NHS, not only in propping up the health service during peak times, but also tackling the retention crisis and delivering 21st century care
The British Parking Association’s Kelvin Reynolds shares his views on the latest government guidelines on hospital parking, examining what could be done to achieve its most laudable objectives
Held in December, the Health Business Awards recognised examples of best practice and excellence throughout the NHS
Rising energy costs and strict legislation on carbon emissions are making renewable energy more appealing to hospitals. Here is a look at some hospitals embracing a greener type of energy
Why is information governance often seen as an obstacle – and can perceptions be changed? David Willis, head of information governance at Wrightington Hospital shares his thoughts
Building owners have to improve their knowledge of building maintenance techniques or face serious cost and legal problems, says Simon Carter, of Building & Engineering Services Association
In recent years in Great Britain there have been approximately 40 fires per week in hospitals and healthcare premises and unbelievably 20 per year are arson attacks, reports the Fire Industry Association’s ceo Graham Ellicott
Measures to control the spread of infection are widely practiced, but an added measure could be to integrate antimicrobial additives into surfaces to make them inhospitable to bacteria. BioCote’s Dr Andrew Summerfield explain’s how
Jane Frost, CEO of the Market Research Society, explains how research can be used to solve some of the most pressing issues in the health sector
Slips, trips and falls at work are collectively the single most common cause of injury in UK workplaces. Rob Burgon of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents discusses how hospitals can protect their staff from such harm
With one million patients every 36 hours and continual pressure from national targets, are NHS staff given enough support to deliver high quality patient care? Julia Ball of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust shares how listening to staff calls for less paper and working closely with clinicians on IT implementations can lead to better outcomes for patients
The cost of manual handling injuries is high. But with the correct training and a good policy and monitoring system in place, the number of injuries could be substantially reduced, writes Mary Ogungbeje, research and development adviser at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
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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
