The outcome of the business review and assurance process for the majority of the ‘scale’ commissioning support services has been agreed. For the full story see issue 4 of the commissioning support bulletin. NHS Commissioning Board
Monday, 13 August 2012
Configuration of ‘scale’ services finalised
Configuration of ‘scale’ services finalised:
The outcome of the business review and assurance process for the majority of the ‘scale’ commissioning support services has been agreed. For the full story see issue 4 of the commissioning support bulletin. NHS Commissioning Board
The outcome of the business review and assurance process for the majority of the ‘scale’ commissioning support services has been agreed. For the full story see issue 4 of the commissioning support bulletin. NHS Commissioning Board
Patients 'lost sight' at NHS hospital private clinic
Patients 'lost sight' at NHS hospital private clinic: Six people may have permanent eye damage due to firm's alleged failure to provide proper follow-up careSix people are feared to have suffered irreversible sight loss because of the failings of a privately run clinic at an NHS hospital, raising fresh fears about the government's plans to open up the health service to the commercial sector.In an unprecedented move, GPs have been advised to consider alternative clinics for their patients because of "worrying concerns" about the services offered at a ...Kings Fund Health News
UK doctors must prepare for the rise of the ePatient
UK doctors must prepare for the rise of the ePatient: Doctors and other healthcare professionals must prepare for the rise of ePatients in the coming years and keep apace with the evolving digital landscape.This is according to the 2012 version of Learning to manage Health Information, a clinical education guide that has been running since 1999.Its aim is to understand the digital world and healthcare professionals working requirements within it.read more Kings Fund Health News
UK government to create four new eHealth centres
UK government to create four new eHealth centres: A consortium of ten UK government and charity groups has invested ;19 million to create a series of eHealth research centres.The four eHealth Centres of Excellence will be based in London, Manchester, Dundee and Swansea, and should be up and running by the end of the year.The Medical Research Council, which is leading the consortium, said the Centres would: Harness the wealth of UK electronic health records to improve patient care and public health. Image caption: ... Kings Fund Health News
Eye surgeons unite to condemn rationing of cataract operations by half of NHS trusts
Eye surgeons unite to condemn rationing of cataract operations by half of NHS trusts: Eye surgeons are warning that the rationing of cataract operations by more than half of NHS trusts is putting thousands of patients at risk. Kings Fund - Health News
Cardiovascular benefits and diabetes risks of statin therapy in primary prevention: analysis of JUPITER trial
Cardiovascular benefits and diabetes risks of statin therapy in primary prevention: analysis of JUPITER trial: Source: Lancet
In view of data suggesting that statins may increase the risk of diabetes, the balance of benefit and risk of their use in primary prevention has become controversial. An analysis of participants from the JUPITER trial was therefore undertaken to address the balance of vascular benefits and diabetes hazard of statin use.
The JUPITER trial involved 17,603 men and women without previous cardiovascular disease or diabetes who were randomised to rosuvastatin 20 mg or placebo and followed up for up to 5 years for the primary endpoint (myocardial infarction, stroke, admission to hospital for unstable angina, arterial revascularisation, or cardiovascular death) and the protocol-pre-specified secondary endpoints of venous thromboembolism, all-cause mortality, and incident physician-reported diabetes. In this analysis, patients were stratified on the basis of having none or at least one of four major risk factors for developing diabetes: metabolic syndrome, impaired fasting ... NeLM News
In view of data suggesting that statins may increase the risk of diabetes, the balance of benefit and risk of their use in primary prevention has become controversial. An analysis of participants from the JUPITER trial was therefore undertaken to address the balance of vascular benefits and diabetes hazard of statin use.
The JUPITER trial involved 17,603 men and women without previous cardiovascular disease or diabetes who were randomised to rosuvastatin 20 mg or placebo and followed up for up to 5 years for the primary endpoint (myocardial infarction, stroke, admission to hospital for unstable angina, arterial revascularisation, or cardiovascular death) and the protocol-pre-specified secondary endpoints of venous thromboembolism, all-cause mortality, and incident physician-reported diabetes. In this analysis, patients were stratified on the basis of having none or at least one of four major risk factors for developing diabetes: metabolic syndrome, impaired fasting ... NeLM News
One in four deaths 'not properly recorded'
One in four deaths 'not properly recorded': Doctors failing to accurately record up to a quarter of hospital deaths, study suggests.
Telegraph
TelegraphFriday, 10 August 2012
Almost £70,000 owed by patients
Almost £70,000 owed by patients:
A hospital has written off almost £70,000 from overseas patients who have not paid their bills over the past four years. Evening Telegraph
A hospital has written off almost £70,000 from overseas patients who have not paid their bills over the past four years. Evening Telegraph
Hospice recognised for its excellent care
Hospice recognised for its excellent care:
Lakelands in Corby has become the first hospice in the country to receive an award for the quality of care it gives patients at the end of their life. Evening Telegraph
Lakelands in Corby has become the first hospice in the country to receive an award for the quality of care it gives patients at the end of their life. Evening Telegraph
Maternal mental health pathway aims to provide a structured approach
Maternal mental health pathway aims to provide a structured approach:
New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth.
New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth.
AUDIO: Bupa members 'can no longer afford premiums'
AUDIO: Bupa members 'can no longer afford premiums': The UK's biggest health insurer has warned that treatment costs have become so expensive that hundreds of thousands of people are abandoning private medical cover. Dr Natalie-Jane McDonald, the managing director of BUPA's UK Business, gives her reaction. BBC News
Plain cigarette packs review ends
Plain cigarette packs review ends: A UK-wide consultation on government plans to introduce mandatory plain packaging for tobacco, which attracted strong interest, will close later. BBC News
GPs back training to address inequalities for LGB patients
GPs back training to address inequalities for LGB patients: All GP practice staff should receive training to address health inequalities faced by lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) patients, a consultation event with members of the RCGP, BMA and GMC concluded this month. GP Online
The ICO - having a fine time
Having a fine time: The Information Commissioner's Office certainly has teeth these days and it is not afraid to use them. "I think we are showing that in our recent activity," acknowledges ICO head of enforcement Stephen Eckersley. E-Health Insider
Consultation launched on proposed new regulations to protect healthcare workers against sharps injuries
Consultation launched on proposed new regulations to protect healthcare workers against sharps injuries: The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has today opened a three month consultation on the proposal to introduce new regulations to protect workers in the hospital and healthcare sector against sharps injuries. NHS Employers
CCGs told to hone their business skills for managing support services contracts
CCGs told to hone their business skills for managing support services contracts:
| Enter the world of customer/supplier transactions and rigorous evaluation of value for money Related items from OnMedica DoH stresses importance of localism in commissioning Do older GPs have a role as back office managers? NHS Clinical Commissioners launched Four key commissioning functions to be centralised CCG development under threat as GPs “bullied” and “micromanaged” |
What can CCGs learn from the Winterbourne scandal?
What can CCGs learn from the Winterbourne scandal?:
Commissioners must monitor services and feedback to ensure services are being delivered to the right standards
The serious case review of the Winterbourne View hospital scandal has powerful messages for commissioners and providers of care in the reformed NHS.
The serious case review of the Winterbourne View hospital scandal has powerful messages for commissioners and providers of care in the reformed NHS.
NHS trust wins intervention ruling over man's life-prolonging treatment
NHS trust wins intervention ruling over man's life-prolonging treatment:
A health trust won a court ruling today that medical staff do not have to forcibly give a seriously ill man the life-prolonging treatment he is resisting. The Independent
A health trust won a court ruling today that medical staff do not have to forcibly give a seriously ill man the life-prolonging treatment he is resisting. The Independent
Thursday, 9 August 2012
2.3 million fewer overnight hospital stays needed if all areas perform as well as top 25%
2.3 million fewer overnight hospital stays needed if all areas perform as well as top 25%
A report published today by The King’s Fund shows that 7000 fewer emergency hospital beds would be needed by the NHS if all areas of England achieved the rate of admission and average length of stay for over 65s as those with the lowest use. This equates to a potential opportunity to reduce the number of overnight stays by 2.3 million per year and to reinvest £462 million a year in community and primary care services
See also:
Use of emergency hospital beds: why is there so much variation?: An emergency admission to hospital is a disruptive and unsettling experience, particularly for an older person, so surely we owe it to our patients to reduce the current variation between areas and the avoidable distress? (Blog, 9 Aug 2012) Kings Fund
You can find the full report here.
A report published today by The King’s Fund shows that 7000 fewer emergency hospital beds would be needed by the NHS if all areas of England achieved the rate of admission and average length of stay for over 65s as those with the lowest use. This equates to a potential opportunity to reduce the number of overnight stays by 2.3 million per year and to reinvest £462 million a year in community and primary care services
See also:
Use of emergency hospital beds: why is there so much variation?: An emergency admission to hospital is a disruptive and unsettling experience, particularly for an older person, so surely we owe it to our patients to reduce the current variation between areas and the avoidable distress? (Blog, 9 Aug 2012) Kings Fund
You can find the full report here.
Degrees of difficulty: commissioning away a deficit
Degrees of difficulty: commissioning away a deficit: If GPs don't rise to the commissioning challenge then there really is no hope for the NHS at all, says Mark Hayes, Clinical Chief Officer for Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group. Health Foundation
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