The Academy’s response to Lord Darzi’s next steps review
http://www.aomrc.org.uk/aomrc/admin/news/docs/darzi-statement.pdf

Healthcare Improvement Scotland gathers the latest in quality improvement, innovation and adopted best practice. This bulletin brings you research, resources and publications from across the international improvement community. Follow our posts and keep up to date on the improvement methodologies, techniques and policies influencing your healthcare.
Thursday, 17 July 2008
AHRQ
Developing a community-based patient safety advisory council (tool kit)
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7882
Common formats expert panel: call for nominations
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7881
Medical mistakes no longer billable: bold steps taken by state to reduce hospital errors
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7877
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7882
Common formats expert panel: call for nominations
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7881
Medical mistakes no longer billable: bold steps taken by state to reduce hospital errors
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7877
British Medical Association
Benefits of new GP contract to patients recognised in new Audit Scotland report
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7G6CTV?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
BMA response to the chief medical officer's annual report
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/PGAY-7GJHDP?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
Cross-border treatment plans must not erode equality, BMA says
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/DBLD-7G6J7D?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
NHS reforms could threaten medical research, BMA warns
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7G6GA7?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7G6CTV?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
BMA response to the chief medical officer's annual report
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/PGAY-7GJHDP?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
Cross-border treatment plans must not erode equality, BMA says
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/DBLD-7G6J7D?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
NHS reforms could threaten medical research, BMA warns
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7G6GA7?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Canadian patient safety officer course
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/education/PSOCourse.html
Health Canada renews funding to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/uploadedFiles/News/HPB_CPSI_NR_July2_937%20_2_.pdf
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/education/PSOCourse.html
Health Canada renews funding to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/uploadedFiles/News/HPB_CPSI_NR_July2_937%20_2_.pdf
Care Commission
Campaign to raise awareness of Scotland's National Care launched
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/30092140
Care news online (newsletter)
http://carecommission.cmail4.com/e/452289/l
Corporate Plan 2008-2011
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/publications/reportingperformance/corporate_plan_2008-11_-_23_april_2008.pdf
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/30092140
Care news online (newsletter)
http://carecommission.cmail4.com/e/452289/l
Corporate Plan 2008-2011
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/publications/reportingperformance/corporate_plan_2008-11_-_23_april_2008.pdf
Cochrane Collaboration
WHO Global patient safety challenge (Cochrane note flags evidence summaries)
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1285
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1285
Department of Health
Central alerting system (CAS) to launch in the autumn http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Lettersandcirculars/Dearcolleagueletters/DH_086006
End of life care strategy
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086277
Government response to the Health Select Committee report 'modernising medical careers'
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086020
Health informatics review report
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086073
Impact assessment of a national screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysms
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsLegislation/DH_086050
Making the difference: The pacesetters beginner's guide to service improvement for equality and diversity in the NHS
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086039
NHS next stage review: Our vision for primary and community care
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085937
On the state of the public health: annual report of the chief medical officer 2007
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/AnnualReports/DH_086176
A report on the development of a mental health currency model, (including suggestions on the development and testing of PbR tariffs)
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086284
Strategic framework
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085928
Survival rates publication on NHS Choices
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086101
End of life care strategy
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086277
Government response to the Health Select Committee report 'modernising medical careers'
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086020
Health informatics review report
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086073
Impact assessment of a national screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysms
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsLegislation/DH_086050
Making the difference: The pacesetters beginner's guide to service improvement for equality and diversity in the NHS
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086039
NHS next stage review: Our vision for primary and community care
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085937
On the state of the public health: annual report of the chief medical officer 2007
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/AnnualReports/DH_086176
A report on the development of a mental health currency model, (including suggestions on the development and testing of PbR tariffs)
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086284
Strategic framework
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085928
Survival rates publication on NHS Choices
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086101
General Register Office for Scotland
Mid-2006 population estimates for localities in Scotland
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data/settlements-and-localities/mid-2006-population-estimates-for-localities-in-scotland/index.html
Mid-2006 population estimates for settlements in Scotland
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data/settlements-andlocalities/mid-2006-population-estimates-for-settlements-in-scotland/index.html
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data/settlements-and-localities/mid-2006-population-estimates-for-localities-in-scotland/index.html
Mid-2006 population estimates for settlements in Scotland
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data/settlements-andlocalities/mid-2006-population-estimates-for-settlements-in-scotland/index.html
Health Professions Council
Revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics
http://www.hpc-uk.org/mediaandevents/news/index.asp?id=208
http://www.hpc-uk.org/mediaandevents/news/index.asp?id=208
Health Protection Scotland
How we can reduce SABs in NHS Scotland? 30 July 2008. Beardmore Hotel, Glasgow. 11 August 2008. Dunblane Hydo Hotel, Dunblane
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/training/events.aspx
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/training/events.aspx
Health & Safety Executive
RIDDOR quarterly statistics update
http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/04/riddor-quaterly-statistics-update
http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/04/riddor-quaterly-statistics-update
Healthcare Commission
Healthcare watchdog urges NHS to seize opportunity to improve maternity services as it published national report
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6491&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Latest safeguarding children review shows most vulnerable children not yet benefiting from improvements to services and outcomes
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6491&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Private healthcare provider fined for breaching conditions of registration
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6493&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6491&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Latest safeguarding children review shows most vulnerable children not yet benefiting from improvements to services and outcomes
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6491&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Private healthcare provider fined for breaching conditions of registration
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6493&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Insight and Action
Revisiting interaction in knowledge translation [study on the key times for researchers and decision makers to interact]
http://www.chsrf.ca/other_documents/insight_action/html/ia40_e.php
http://www.chsrf.ca/other_documents/insight_action/html/ia40_e.php
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Moving Toward Recovery (mobility and ventilated patients)
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/MovingTowardRecovery.htm
Re-engineering the Operating Room to Improve Hospital-Wide Efficiency and Quality. 24-25 September, 2008. Boston
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/ConferencesAndSeminars/ReengineeringtheOperatingRoomSept08.htm
Some questions to ask when forming a board quality committee
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/LeadingSystemImprovement/Leadership/Tools/QuestionstoAskWhenFormingaBoardQualityCommittee.htm
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/MovingTowardRecovery.htm
Re-engineering the Operating Room to Improve Hospital-Wide Efficiency and Quality. 24-25 September, 2008. Boston
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/ConferencesAndSeminars/ReengineeringtheOperatingRoomSept08.htm
Some questions to ask when forming a board quality committee
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/LeadingSystemImprovement/Leadership/Tools/QuestionstoAskWhenFormingaBoardQualityCommittee.htm
Joint Commission
2009 Joint Commission standards available online. Standards revised and enhanced for ease of use
http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_sii_gen.htm
Joint Commission alert: stop bad behavior among health care professionals. rude language, hostile behavior threaten safety, quality
http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_07_09_08.htm
Joint Commission, urgent care association of America form alliance
http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_07_10_08.htm
http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_sii_gen.htm
Joint Commission alert: stop bad behavior among health care professionals. rude language, hostile behavior threaten safety, quality
http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_07_09_08.htm
Joint Commission, urgent care association of America form alliance
http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_07_10_08.htm
King’s Fund
Government vision for primary and community care lays down challenge to health professionals, says The King’s Fund
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/government_vision.html
The King's Fund response to Lord Darzi's NHS next stage review
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/government_vision.html
Healthcare-associated infections
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/briefings/healthcareassociate.html
Motivation and Confidence: what does it take to change behaviour?
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/other_work_by_our_staff/motivation.html
New network will develop use of telecare and telehealth to manage long-term conditions
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/new_network_will.html
Summarising maternity care standards in one place should relieve burden on staff
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/summarising.html
Visions for care in strategic health authorities
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/briefings/visions_for_care_in.html
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/government_vision.html
The King's Fund response to Lord Darzi's NHS next stage review
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/government_vision.html
Healthcare-associated infections
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/briefings/healthcareassociate.html
Motivation and Confidence: what does it take to change behaviour?
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/other_work_by_our_staff/motivation.html
New network will develop use of telecare and telehealth to manage long-term conditions
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/new_network_will.html
Summarising maternity care standards in one place should relieve burden on staff
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/summarising.html
Visions for care in strategic health authorities
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/briefings/visions_for_care_in.html
MHRA
New guidance on website advertising for medicines
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Regulatoryguidance/Medicines/Guidancenotes/CON020623
New sections for ophthalmologists, cardiologists and orthopaedic surgeons
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/Healthcareproviders/CON013984
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Regulatoryguidance/Medicines/Guidancenotes/CON020623
New sections for ophthalmologists, cardiologists and orthopaedic surgeons
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/Healthcareproviders/CON013984
MSNBC
Hospital bullies take a toll on patient safety (coverage of Joint Commission)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25594124
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25594124
NHS Confederation
NHS Confederation responds to the primary and community care strategy
http://www.nhsconfed.org/issues/mediacentre-listing.cfm/pressrelease/801
http://www.nhsconfed.org/issues/mediacentre-listing.cfm/pressrelease/801
NHS Education for Scotland
Focus – NES Summer newsletter 2008
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/documents/publications/classa/NESFocusSummer08Lowres.pdf
Mental health recovery (learning materials)
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/items/default.asp?id=594
NES corporate plan 2008 - 2009
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/items/default.asp?id=583
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/documents/publications/classa/NESFocusSummer08Lowres.pdf
Mental health recovery (learning materials)
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/items/default.asp?id=594
NES corporate plan 2008 - 2009
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/items/default.asp?id=583
NHS Information Centre
Most patients satisfied with access to their local family practice, says new report from The NHS Information Centre
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/news-and-media/press-releases/july-2008/most-patients-satisfied-with-access-
to-their-local-family-practice-says-new-report-from-the-nhs-information-centre
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/news-and-media/press-releases/july-2008/most-patients-satisfied-with-access-
to-their-local-family-practice-says-new-report-from-the-nhs-information-centre
NHS Litigation Authority
NHSLA and HC statement on maternity assessments
http://www.nhsla.com/News/#{0D72840E-0F93-4401-B3CD-AD9BEF8AF4BA}
NHSLA and RCOG statement on maternity standards
http://www.nhsla.com/News/#{D316C83D-EC8E-4FE6-929B-5A1E94F010FC}
http://www.nhsla.com/News/#{0D72840E-0F93-4401-B3CD-AD9BEF8AF4BA}
NHSLA and RCOG statement on maternity standards
http://www.nhsla.com/News/#{D316C83D-EC8E-4FE6-929B-5A1E94F010FC}
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
Blood transfusion local report – Ayrshire & Arran
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/BLOOD_AYRA_BloodTransfusion_JUN08.pdf
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/BLOOD_AYRA_BloodTransfusion_JUN08.pdf
NICE
Into Practice e-newsletter July 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/nicenewslettersandalerts/intopractice-newsletterforimplementers
/july2008/intopracticejuly2008.jsp
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/nicenewslettersandalerts/intopractice-newsletterforimplementers
/july2008/intopracticejuly2008.jsp
NPSA
Campaign to improve the hand hygiene of all NHS staff
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/campaign-to-improve-the-hand-hygiene-of-all-nhs-staff
New DVD to combat superbugs
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/new-dvd-to-combat-superbugs
Patient safety in mental health: driving seven steps for safer services. 26 November, 2008. Leeds
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/events/patient-safety-in-mental-health-driving-seven-steps-for-safer-services
Study shows NHS hospitals are cleaner
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/study-shows-nhs-hospitals-are-cleaner
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/campaign-to-improve-the-hand-hygiene-of-all-nhs-staff
New DVD to combat superbugs
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/new-dvd-to-combat-superbugs
Patient safety in mental health: driving seven steps for safer services. 26 November, 2008. Leeds
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/events/patient-safety-in-mental-health-driving-seven-steps-for-safer-services
Study shows NHS hospitals are cleaner
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/study-shows-nhs-hospitals-are-cleaner
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Recruitment for new NMC Council
http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=3213
http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=3213
Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority (NI)
Public participation strategy - draft for consultation
http://www.rqia.org.uk/publications/consulation_documents.cfm
http://www.rqia.org.uk/publications/consulation_documents.cfm
Royal Society of Medicine
"The NHS number you have dialled is busy. Please die later."
http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/pr274.php
http://www.rsm.ac.uk/media/pr274.php
Safeguarding children
The third joint chief inspectors’ review of arrangements to safeguard children
http://www.safeguardingchildren.org.uk/Safeguarding-Children/2008-report
http://www.safeguardingchildren.org.uk/Safeguarding-Children/2008-report
Scottish Government
A consultation paper on proposed Regulation of Care (Requirements as to Independent Healthcare Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2008
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/Consultation1043
The effectiveness of interventions to address health inequalities in the early years: a review of relevant literature
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/08102811/0
The effectiveness of interventions to address health inequalities in the early years: A review of relevant literature - Research Findings
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/08102728/0
Future of the NHS in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/08141818
Help for people suffering anxiety and depression
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/15143256
Joint statement on NHS principles
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/03160736
Local healthcare bill consultation analysis of responses
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/03153644/0
Nutrition champions have been appointed across Scotland to promote nutritional standards in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/08090936
Records management best practice in relation to the creation, use, storage, management and disposal of NHS records
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/01082955/0
Tackling hospital infections
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/02105231
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/Consultation1043
The effectiveness of interventions to address health inequalities in the early years: a review of relevant literature
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/08102811/0
The effectiveness of interventions to address health inequalities in the early years: A review of relevant literature - Research Findings
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/08102728/0
Future of the NHS in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/08141818
Help for people suffering anxiety and depression
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/15143256
Joint statement on NHS principles
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/03160736
Local healthcare bill consultation analysis of responses
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/03153644/0
Nutrition champions have been appointed across Scotland to promote nutritional standards in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/08090936
Records management best practice in relation to the creation, use, storage, management and disposal of NHS records
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/01082955/0
Tackling hospital infections
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/02105231
Social Partnership Forum
Tackling healthcare associated infections through workforce policies and practices: a partnership approach
http://www.nhsemployers.org/restricted/downloads/download.asp?ref=4212&hash=9b31c2f3eeebe98f23a70
b4c7e981531&itemplate=e_aboutus_3col_aboutus-2028
http://www.nhsemployers.org/restricted/downloads/download.asp?ref=4212&hash=9b31c2f3eeebe98f23a70
b4c7e981531&itemplate=e_aboutus_3col_aboutus-2028
Scottish Social Services Council
Protection of vulnerable groups scheme update
http://www.sssc.uk.com/News+and+Events/News/Protection+of+Vulnerable+Groups+Scheme+update.htm
http://www.sssc.uk.com/News+and+Events/News/Protection+of+Vulnerable+Groups+Scheme+update.htm
Times Online
Commons Services Agency versus Scottish information Commissioner. Lords ruling
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/reports/article4326873.ece
Full text of ruling here:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200708/ldjudgmt/jd080709/comm-1.htm
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/reports/article4326873.ece
Full text of ruling here:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200708/ldjudgmt/jd080709/comm-1.htm
Wales Concordat (cross agency scheduling of reviews…)
Re-launch of Concordat Scheduling Tool
http://www.walesconcordat.org.uk/news.cfm?orgid=591&contentid=10154
More information on review scheduling and Wales Concordat
http://www.walesconcordat.org.uk/schedule/
http://www.walesconcordat.org.uk/news.cfm?orgid=591&contentid=10154
More information on review scheduling and Wales Concordat
http://www.walesconcordat.org.uk/schedule/
World Alliance for Patient Safety
Small research grants - patient safety related
http://www.who.int/patientsafety/research/grants/en/index.html
http://www.who.int/patientsafety/research/grants/en/index.html
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
E-Watch on Innovation in Health Services
Health system snapshots: perspectives from six countries
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/LSEHealth/pdf/eurohealth/vol14no1.pdf
International conference on health informatics. 14-17 January, 2009: Porto, Portugal
http://www.healthinf.org/
OECD health data 2008: statistics and indicators for 30 Countries
http://www.oecd.org/document/30/0,3343,en_2649_37407_12968734_1_1_1_37407,00.html
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/LSEHealth/pdf/eurohealth/vol14no1.pdf
International conference on health informatics. 14-17 January, 2009: Porto, Portugal
http://www.healthinf.org/
OECD health data 2008: statistics and indicators for 30 Countries
http://www.oecd.org/document/30/0,3343,en_2649_37407_12968734_1_1_1_37407,00.html
AHRQ
FDA 101: how to use the consumer complaint system and medwatch
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7631
Improving healthcare team communication: building on lessons from aviation and aerospace
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7630
The transforming care at the bedside (tcab) toolkit
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7633
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7631
Improving healthcare team communication: building on lessons from aviation and aerospace
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7630
The transforming care at the bedside (tcab) toolkit
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=7633
Anasthesia Patient Safety Foundation
When things go wrong: responding to adverse events
http://www.apsf.org/resource_center/newsletter/2006/spring/03whattodo.htm
http://www.apsf.org/resource_center/newsletter/2006/spring/03whattodo.htm
Audit Scotland
Annual report 2008-2008
http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/docs/corp/2008/as_annual_report_0708.pdf
http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/docs/corp/2008/as_annual_report_0708.pdf
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare,
Priority program 8: quantification and benchmarking (information strategy)
http://www.safetyandquality.org/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/PriorityProgram-08
Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission: including a safety and quality framework for the future
http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/703C98BF37524DFDCA25729600128BD2/$File/NHHRC-Submission.pdf
http://www.safetyandquality.org/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/PriorityProgram-08
Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission: including a safety and quality framework for the future
http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/703C98BF37524DFDCA25729600128BD2/$File/NHHRC-Submission.pdf
BMA
BMA comment following introduction of the Health Board (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Bill (issued by BMA Scotland Thursday 26 Jun 2008)
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7FYDSM?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
BMA Scotland response to Government announcement on extended hours nursing (issued by BMA Scotland Wednesday 25 Jun 2008)
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7FXGWH?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7FYDSM?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
BMA Scotland response to Government announcement on extended hours nursing (issued by BMA Scotland Wednesday 25 Jun 2008)
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/HREY-7FXGWH?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
Care Commission
Care Commission the first regulator "Happy to Translate"
http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6174&Itemid=152
Talk for Scotland toolkit - a practical tool kit for engaging with people with communication support needs
http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6129&Itemid=152
http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6174&Itemid=152
Talk for Scotland toolkit - a practical tool kit for engaging with people with communication support needs
http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6129&Itemid=152
Care Services Improvement Partnership
Listening makes sense (older people’s experience of urgent care)
http://www.changeagentteam.org.uk/index.cfm?pid=218&catalogueContentID=3318
http://www.changeagentteam.org.uk/index.cfm?pid=218&catalogueContentID=3318
Clinical Governance Support and Development Unit (Wales)
Development of rural health plan for Wales
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/news.cfm?orgid=419&contentid=10095
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/news.cfm?orgid=419&contentid=10095
Cochrane Collaboration
A strategic review of the Cochrane Collaboration
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1259
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1259
Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence
Protecting the public: learning from fitness to practise
http://www.chre.org.uk/_img/docs/Protecting_the_Public_-_Learning_from_Fitness_to_Practise.pdf
http://www.chre.org.uk/_img/docs/Protecting_the_Public_-_Learning_from_Fitness_to_Practise.pdf
Department of Health
Commissioning to make a bigger difference – a guide for NHS and social care commissioners on promoting service innovation
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085753
Gender equity audit report
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_075467
High quality care for all: NHS Next Stage Review final report
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085825
Improving health: changing behaviour - NHS health trainer handbook
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085779
The National Health Service Constitution
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085814
The Patient Information Advisory Group (PIAG) annual report 2006-2007
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/DH_085538
Nursing quality to be measured for compassion of care
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_085527
Research on eliminating age discrimination in social services and mental health services
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085763
Transforming the quality of dementia care: consultation on a national dementia strategy
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_085570
What matters to staff in the NHS: research study conducted for Department of Health - June 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/DH_085536
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085753
Gender equity audit report
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_075467
High quality care for all: NHS Next Stage Review final report
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085825
Improving health: changing behaviour - NHS health trainer handbook
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085779
The National Health Service Constitution
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085814
The Patient Information Advisory Group (PIAG) annual report 2006-2007
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/DH_085538
Nursing quality to be measured for compassion of care
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_085527
Research on eliminating age discrimination in social services and mental health services
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_085763
Transforming the quality of dementia care: consultation on a national dementia strategy
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_085570
What matters to staff in the NHS: research study conducted for Department of Health - June 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/DH_085536
Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
Independent review of autism services
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/independent_review_of_autism_services_final_report.pdf
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/independent_review_of_autism_services_final_report.pdf
Health Information and Quality Authority
Health Information and Quality Authority publishes 2007 annual report
http://www.hiqa.ie/news_releases/080626_hiqa_annual_report_2007.asp
The Health Information and Quality Authority launches the World Health Organization’s (WHO) second global patient safety challenge
http://www.hiqa.ie/news_releases/080617_hiqa_who_global_patient_safety.asp
http://www.hiqa.ie/news_releases/080626_hiqa_annual_report_2007.asp
The Health Information and Quality Authority launches the World Health Organization’s (WHO) second global patient safety challenge
http://www.hiqa.ie/news_releases/080617_hiqa_who_global_patient_safety.asp
Health Protection Scotland
National hand hygiene NHS campaign compliance with hand hygiene - audit report
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/publicationsdetail.aspx?id=37469
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/publicationsdetail.aspx?id=37469
Health Professions Council
HPC's statutory fitness to practice committees have issued a number of practice notes for the guidance of Panels and to assist those appearing before them
http://www.hpc-uk.org/publications/practicenotes/
http://www.hpc-uk.org/publications/practicenotes/
Health & Safety Executive
Health and Safety Commission annual report & Health and Safety Commission/Executive accounts 2007/2008
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/reports/0708/ar0708.pdf
HSE Newsletter - June 2008
http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/26/hse-newsletter-june-2008
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/reports/0708/ar0708.pdf
HSE Newsletter - June 2008
http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/26/hse-newsletter-june-2008
Healthcare Commission
The annual health check for NHS Trusts in 2008/2009 – plans announced
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/healthcareproviders/serviceproviderinformation/annualhealthcheck/annualhealthcheck2008/2009.cfm
Healthcare Commission announces plans for the 2008/09 assessment of NHS trusts
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6478&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Healthcare Commission issues hygiene code improvement notice to Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6481&widCall1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Healthcare watchdog publishes latest heart surgery survival rates
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6484&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Joint press release (with MOD): healthcare watchdog to carry out first ever independent assessment of military healthcare
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6483&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Newsletter - June 2008
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/newsletter.cfm?cit_id=6479&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/healthcareproviders/serviceproviderinformation/annualhealthcheck/annualhealthcheck2008/2009.cfm
Healthcare Commission announces plans for the 2008/09 assessment of NHS trusts
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6478&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Healthcare Commission issues hygiene code improvement notice to Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6481&widCall1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Healthcare watchdog publishes latest heart surgery survival rates
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6484&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Joint press release (with MOD): healthcare watchdog to carry out first ever independent assessment of military healthcare
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfm?cit_id=6483&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Newsletter - June 2008
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/newsletter.cfm?cit_id=6479&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
HSJ
Healthcare Commission warning on safety risk
http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/2008/06/regulation_plans_would_water_down_safety_standards__healthcare_commission.html;jsessionid=4D3374857F5A05DEBF6BE97758F06B0E
http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/2008/06/regulation_plans_would_water_down_safety_standards__healthcare_commission.html;jsessionid=4D3374857F5A05DEBF6BE97758F06B0E
Institute of Health Economics (Alberta, Canada)
Effective dissemination of findings from research - June 2008
http://www.ihe.ca/documents/Dissemination.pdf
http://www.ihe.ca/documents/Dissemination.pdf
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
May I have the envelope please? (the idea of applying the aviation concept of performance envelopes)
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/SafetyGeneral/Literature/MayIHavetheEnvelopePlease.htm
Reducing VAP for long-term mechanical ventilation patients using the ventilator bundle
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/ReducingVAPLongTermMechanicalVentilationVentBundle.htm
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/SafetyGeneral/Literature/MayIHavetheEnvelopePlease.htm
Reducing VAP for long-term mechanical ventilation patients using the ventilator bundle
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/ReducingVAPLongTermMechanicalVentilationVentBundle.htm
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Challenges and successes in reducing health disparities: workshop summary
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12154
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12154
ISD
Delayed discharges in NHSScotland - supplementary information by Community Health Partnership from April 2008 census
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5697.html
Measuring long term conditions in Scotland
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5696.html
Scottish Intensive Care Society Audit Group newsletter – June 2008
http://www.sicsag.scot.nhs.uk/Newsletter/SICSAG-June08.pdf
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5697.html
Measuring long term conditions in Scotland
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5696.html
Scottish Intensive Care Society Audit Group newsletter – June 2008
http://www.sicsag.scot.nhs.uk/Newsletter/SICSAG-June08.pdf
Joint Commission
Patient safety solutions (please note – April 2008: linked with WHO Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Solutions)
http://www.jcipatientsafety.org/24725/
http://www.jcipatientsafety.org/24725/
King's Fund
The King’s Fund and Marie Curie Cancer Care announce new partnership role on end-of-life care
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/the_kings_fund_and.html
The King’s Fund response to Conservative health policy paper
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/the_kings_fund.html
Next steps in NHS reform, report of an expert working group
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/kings_fund_publications/making_it_happen.html
Shifting the balance of care to local settings
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/kings_fund_publications/shifting_the_balance.html
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/the_kings_fund_and.html
The King’s Fund response to Conservative health policy paper
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/the_kings_fund.html
Next steps in NHS reform, report of an expert working group
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/kings_fund_publications/making_it_happen.html
Shifting the balance of care to local settings
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/kings_fund_publications/shifting_the_balance.html
National Patient Safety Foundation
National Patient Safety Foundation announces new board officers
http://www.npsf.org/pr/pressrel/2008-6-18.php
http://www.npsf.org/pr/pressrel/2008-6-18.php
New Zealand Minstry of Health
Long-term conditions programme update, June 2008
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/longtermconditions-news-may08update
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/longtermconditions-news-may08update
NHS Confederation
Joint report (with NPSA) highlights high reporting as better for patient safety
http://www.nhsconfed.org/issues/mediacentre-listing.cfm/pressrelease/790
http://www.nhsconfed.org/issues/mediacentre-listing.cfm/pressrelease/790
NHS Education for Scotland
NES networking and learning for general practice nurses newsletter - summer 2008
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/documents/publications/classa/250608_practice_nurse_summer_newsletter.pdf
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/documents/publications/classa/250608_practice_nurse_summer_newsletter.pdf
NHS Litigation Authority
CNST maternity services evidence template now available
http://www.nhsla.com/NR/rdonlyres/B4BA9C69-6721-4D20-9213-8F9E3BF4E167/0/CNSTMaternityEvidenceTemplate2008.xls
http://www.nhsla.com/NR/rdonlyres/B4BA9C69-6721-4D20-9213-8F9E3BF4E167/0/CNSTMaternityEvidenceTemplate2008.xls
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
NHS Western Isles: update report ~ May 2008. Clinical governance & risk management: achieving safe, effective, patient-focused care and services
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/CGRM_LREP_WISL_MAY08.pdf
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/CGRM_LREP_WISL_MAY08.pdf
NHS Wales Clinical Governance Support and Development Unit
Plan to increase volunteers to improve patient care
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/newsitem.cfm?contentid=10107
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/newsitem.cfm?contentid=10107
NICE
Health and clinical excellence bulletin: June 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/nicenewslettersandalerts/intopractice-newsletterforimplementers/into_practice__newsletter_for_implementers.jsp
Monthly update for primary care
http://www.nice.org.uk/media/B51/AD/UPCJune08.pdf
2008/040 NICE drug reviews terminated when manufacturers fail to submit evidence
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/pressreleases/press_releases.jsp?domedia=1&mid=BACA4A40-19B9-E0B5-D4CD42ED790609FC
2008/041 NICE launches revised appraisal methodologies guide
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/pressreleases/press_releases.jsp?domedia=1&mid=BB2FB96C-19B9-E0B5-D47D675652E02EE8
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/nicenewslettersandalerts/intopractice-newsletterforimplementers/into_practice__newsletter_for_implementers.jsp
Monthly update for primary care
http://www.nice.org.uk/media/B51/AD/UPCJune08.pdf
2008/040 NICE drug reviews terminated when manufacturers fail to submit evidence
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/pressreleases/press_releases.jsp?domedia=1&mid=BACA4A40-19B9-E0B5-D4CD42ED790609FC
2008/041 NICE launches revised appraisal methodologies guide
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsevents/pressreleases/press_releases.jsp?domedia=1&mid=BB2FB96C-19B9-E0B5-D47D675652E02EE8
NLH
Constructing the evidence base on the social determinants of health: a guide (document of the week)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http%3a%2f%2fwww.library.nhs.uk%2fresources%2f%3fid%3d289018
Teams without walls: the value of medical innovation and leadership (document of the week)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http%3a%2f%2fwww.library.nhs.uk%2fresources%2f%3fid%3d288166
http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http%3a%2f%2fwww.library.nhs.uk%2fresources%2f%3fid%3d289018
Teams without walls: the value of medical innovation and leadership (document of the week)
http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/newsAndRssArticle.aspx?uri=http%3a%2f%2fwww.library.nhs.uk%2fresources%2f%3fid%3d288166
NPSA
Cleanyourhands in Northern Ireland
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/clean-your-hands-in-northern-ireland
Lord Darzi welcomes new tool to make surgery safer in the UK and across the world
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/lord-darzi-welcomes-new-tool-to-make-surgery-safer-in-the-uk-and-across-the-world
NPSA Comment on Healthcare Commission Arrangements for annual health check
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/npsa-comment-on-healthcare-commission-arrangements-for-annual-health-check
NPSA Comment on NHS Confederation Survey results on future opportunities and threats for the NHS
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/npsa-comment-on-nhs-confederation-survey-results-on-future-opportunities-and-threats-for-the-nhs
Pharmacists to get extra support
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/pharmacists-to-get-extra-support
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/clean-your-hands-in-northern-ireland
Lord Darzi welcomes new tool to make surgery safer in the UK and across the world
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/lord-darzi-welcomes-new-tool-to-make-surgery-safer-in-the-uk-and-across-the-world
NPSA Comment on Healthcare Commission Arrangements for annual health check
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/npsa-comment-on-healthcare-commission-arrangements-for-annual-health-check
NPSA Comment on NHS Confederation Survey results on future opportunities and threats for the NHS
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/npsa-comment-on-nhs-confederation-survey-results-on-future-opportunities-and-threats-for-the-nhs
Pharmacists to get extra support
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/pharmacists-to-get-extra-support
Patient Safety Research Portfolio
The PSRP are planning to hold a dissemination conference on 12th February 2009, London
http://www.pcpoh.bham.ac.uk/publichealth/psrp/conference2009.shtml
http://www.pcpoh.bham.ac.uk/publichealth/psrp/conference2009.shtml
RCN
RCN puts dignity at the heart of emergency care
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/uk/rcn_puts_dignity_at_the_heart_of_emergency_care
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/uk/rcn_puts_dignity_at_the_heart_of_emergency_care
Scottish Government
Appointments to NHS boards
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/18154253
Data handling in government - June 2008
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/229747/0062215.pdf
Extended hours in GP surgeries
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/25093840
First male-only health screening programme
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/24113105
National care standards
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/30092140
Reduction in scrutiny bodies
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/23153230
Scottish Government response to the statistics reform consultation paper "improving statistical services in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/18150515/0Scotland
Scotland's health boards (elections to boards)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/26101216
Single outcome agreements - councils
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/30092907
Tackling inequalities key to Scotland's future - Minister
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/19155721
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/18154253
Data handling in government - June 2008
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/229747/0062215.pdf
Extended hours in GP surgeries
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/25093840
First male-only health screening programme
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/24113105
National care standards
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/30092140
Reduction in scrutiny bodies
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/23153230
Scottish Government response to the statistics reform consultation paper "improving statistical services in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/18150515/0Scotland
Scotland's health boards (elections to boards)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/26101216
Single outcome agreements - councils
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/30092907
Tackling inequalities key to Scotland's future - Minister
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/19155721
Scottish Public Ombudsman
Ombudsman to stand down in March 2009
http://www.spso.org.uk/news/article.php?id=286
http://www.spso.org.uk/news/article.php?id=286
World Health Organisation
New checklist to help make surgery safer (WHO news release 25 June)
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2008/pr20/en/index.html
WHO – Patient Safety
WHO patient safety curriculum guide for medical schools
http://www.who.int/patientsafety/activities/technical/medical_curriculum/en/index.html
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