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As traditional forms-processing duties go electronic, bigger threats are appearing in the field of data management. How can NHS organisations avoid the pitfalls and embark on a journey towards successful records keeping?
The 2007 edition of the UK’s conference and events industry’s flagship survey, the Conference Market Survey, was recently published by the Meeting Industry Asociation, with some interesting findings for London
VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit talks us through the country’s potential as an event and conferencing destination
On 16-18 April 2008, the Luxexpo Exhibition and Congress Center in Luxembourg will again be host to the international Med-e-Tel meeting. The event focuses on telemedicine and e-health, i.e. the use of information and communication technologies in health and social care delivery
Health and social care professionals statistically have a higher rate of ill health than other occupations. With this in mind, Patrick Keady from the IOSH Healthcare Specialist Group, shares six tips on how to keep safe and healthy at work
The introduction of energy performance certificates later this year will provide health sector organisations with a way of saving energy, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and saving money. But work needs to be done now to take full advantage
Recent changes in the postal market now offer business users more choice and options than they have had for 350 years. Sarah Chambers, chief executive of Postcomm, the Postal Services Commission, explains
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Keith Sammonds of the Healthcare Facilities Consortium discusses how the organisation’s Benchmarking Club can help NHS FM professionals make the most of the information available to them
In today's climate of growing environmental awareness and rising energy prices, saving energy is more important than ever
Avanquest looks at the advantages of sharing data and the security threats that can arise when databases are accessible to an increased number of users
Pauline Norstrom, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) CCTV Section Chairman, considers why many hospitals are reassessing their security strategy through the application of CCTV
As England’s healthcare watchdog, the Healthcare Commission has pledged tough action on NHS trusts that are failing to take adequate infection control measures
The first Health Business Awards recognised organisations that work inside and alongside the NHS in 12 award categories
With the UK conference and meetings industry on the up, academic venues are tapping into this additional revenue source and increasingly opening their doors to the conference, meetings and event market
Perhaps no region in the United Kingdom has such a variety of urban and rural scenery as southeast England.
The way people eat has changed significantly over the last 20 years. How will hospitals keep up with increasing demands and needs?
Ian R Fielder, CEO of the British Institute of Facilities Management, explains how FM has established itself as an acknowledged business activity
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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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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
