Knowledge @lert for Tuesday 9th September
CCG’s structures declared ‘not fit for purpose’ by NHS England review – Health Service Journal
A troubled clinical commissioning group in the North West has structures which are “not fit for purpose” and a dysfunctional relationship between two of its leaders, an NHS England review has found. The national commissioning organisation began an investigation into Wirral CCG after serious concerns were raised in May about its leadership.
Estimating NHS And Social Care Spend: A Tool For Commissioners – Monitor
This Excel-based tool aims to help NHS commissioners by approximating how their local care economy spends its money by age group, patient group and care settings, and how this may evolve over time. By filling in some basic variables, commissioners can create a quick, indicative patient segmentation for their locality. User Guide
Pressure points: postnatal care planning – Royal College of Midwives (RCM)
This report found that over a third (40%) of women were discharged from hospital before they were ready after having a baby. It also argues that women are not getting the level of postnatal care recommended by NICE and that continuity of care is suffering, leading to poorer care for women and their babies.
A National Study Of Acute Care Alcohol Workers – Alcohol Research UK
Alcohol health workers are specialist staff working in hospital – usually nurses – who identify and work with patients drinking at levels that may impact or have already impacted their health. This study explores the coverage and funding of these posts within hospitals in the UK.
NHS England to cut a quarter of senior posts in major shake-up – Health Service Journal
NHS England could axe one in four of its senior posts within six months as part of a major structural reorganisation of the body, under plans unveiled by its chief executive today.
Social media: a transformative force in healthcare – NHS Improving Quality
The slides from the workshop that Mary Freer – @FreerMary and Helen Bevan – @HelenBevan presented on the power and potential of social media to support transformational change at the APAC Forum, Melbourne on 3rd September 2014.
Performance targets in healthcare: do they help or hinder? – NHS Improving Quality
Presentation from Helan Bevan made at the APAC Forum Melbourne on 3rd September 2014 at a session entitled “Targets: survive or thrive? Do they help or do they hinder?” The presentation focus’ on the miplementation of compassionate care.
Do you want to inspire a young person to work in the NHS? – NHS Employers
Find out more about how you can sign up to become a mentor to a young person who is interested in a career in the NHS. This opportunity not only gives you the chance to inspire young people but also enhances your own professional development.
Hospital tap water scheme trend analysis: from June 2014 – Public Health England
This external quality assessment (EQA) scheme is particularly suited to laboratories in the water testing and clinical microbiology sectors that examine hospital tap waters. The examination covered will be Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the distribution will consist of 2 samples