Friday 23 November 2012

CQC State of Care report 2011-12

CQC State of Care report 2011-12: Pressures on health and care services are increasing the risks of poor care according to the latest report from the CQC which brings together the findings from over 13,000 inspections to give a comprehensive report on the shape of health and social care in England.
The report highlights that issues around staffing and ensuring they have the right skills to care for people with complex conditions are beginning to affect the quality of care that services deliver. This is especially having an impact on respecting people who use services and nutrition.The report notes many examples of organisations that meet these challenges and deliver an excellent quality of care, but our inspectors have seen examples of services that have not been able to cope with these changes. Many displayed common factors including an attitude to care that is based on getting tasks done and where unacceptable care has become the norm.

Key findings show:
  • 1 in 10 NHS hospitals failed to treat people with the respect they deserve and failed to involve them in decisions about their care.
  • 15 per cent of social care services were not providing care that respected people.
  • 23 per cent did not have adequate staffing levels.

Stories from the present, lessons for the future

Stories from the present, lessons for the future: This report catalogues 13 accounts from patients or relatives who
have experienced poor care in hospitals and care homes around the country. It highlights shortcomings in quality in NHS care and the need for change in Westminster and the NHS.

Thousands of hospitals, care homes and clinics fail quality test says Care Quality Commission

Thousands of hospitals, care homes and clinics fail quality test says Care Quality Commission:
Thousands of hospitals, care homes and clinics across England are failing to meet at least one essential safety or quality standard amid serious concerns about future risks to patients as services struggle to cope with less money and rising demands, a comprehensive report reveals today. The Independent

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Improving health and care: the role of the outcomes frameworks

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NHS chief executives 'lack support'


NHS chief executives 'lack support':
A survey of NHS chief executives has found that many are unhappy with the system they work in.
Research carried out by HSJ has shown they feel hampered by a lack of support in a system a majority believe is geared towards short-term solutions.
Many have also experienced bullying.
The journal surveyed 81 chief executives in acute, mental health and community trusts and found many felt unable to... Healthcare Today

MPs to examine sharing of clinical trial data

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