Unions call for simplified funding for health students (issued Thursday 07 Aug 2008)
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/PGAY-7HAJQT?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
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.
Tuesday 19 August 2008
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
CADTH undertakes four new health technology assessments
http://www.cadth.ca/index.php/en/hta/projects/upcoming
http://www.cadth.ca/index.php/en/hta/projects/upcoming
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
A request for proposals for an inventory of disclosure of adverse events training in Canada
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/disclosure/RFPInventory.html
Canada's first simulation summit for healthcare educators
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/simulation/FistSimSummit.html
Patient Safety in Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/research/PSEMSAdvisory_Comm.html
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/disclosure/RFPInventory.html
Canada's first simulation summit for healthcare educators
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/simulation/FistSimSummit.html
Patient Safety in Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/research/PSEMSAdvisory_Comm.html
Care Commission
Equality consultation panel – our first newsletter
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/About%20Us/equality__diversity/newsletters/june_08.pdf
The use of infection control in adult care homes: final standards 2005
http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=43&Itemid=207
Vulnerability, risk and empowerment conference. (Action on Elder Abuse) Edinburgh, 17 September 2008
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/New%20and%20Events/action_on_elder_abuse_conference_-_press_release.pdf
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/About%20Us/equality__diversity/newsletters/june_08.pdf
The use of infection control in adult care homes: final standards 2005
http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=43&Itemid=207
Vulnerability, risk and empowerment conference. (Action on Elder Abuse) Edinburgh, 17 September 2008
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/New%20and%20Events/action_on_elder_abuse_conference_-_press_release.pdf
Cochrane Collaboration
Cochrane author survey – reminder (requires log-in using your primary Cochrane email address)
http://news.cochrane.org/index.jsp
Second update from the 2008 Cochrane strategic review (requires log-in using your primary Cochrane email address)
http://news.cochrane.org/index.jsp
http://news.cochrane.org/index.jsp
Second update from the 2008 Cochrane strategic review (requires log-in using your primary Cochrane email address)
http://news.cochrane.org/index.jsp
Department of Health
Changes to arrangements for regulating NHS bodies in relation to healthcare associated infections for 2009/10: a consultation for the NHS http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_086926
Ensuring PbR supports delivery of effective cancer services
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086877?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=170438&Rendition=Web
Evaluation of information prescriptions
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_08688
Letter from Mike Brownlee, Deputy Head of MPI, and David Fisher, Commercial Directory at ABPI, outlining progress on a new Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) agreement
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Lettersandcirculars/Dearcolleagueletters/DH_086978
Ensuring PbR supports delivery of effective cancer services
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086877?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=170438&Rendition=Web
Evaluation of information prescriptions
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_08688
Letter from Mike Brownlee, Deputy Head of MPI, and David Fisher, Commercial Directory at ABPI, outlining progress on a new Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) agreement
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Lettersandcirculars/Dearcolleagueletters/DH_086978
Pandemic flu HR guidance
http://www.nhsemployers.org/workforce/workforce-3141.cfm
The Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme August 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_087021
Renal supportive and end of life care: a one day workshop organised by the Department of Health on Monday 14 April 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086822
http://www.nhsemployers.org/workforce/workforce-3141.cfm
The Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme August 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_087021
Renal supportive and end of life care: a one day workshop organised by the Department of Health on Monday 14 April 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086822
Department of Health & Children (Rep of Ireland)
Building a culture of patient safety - report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
http://www.dohc.ie/publications/building_culture_patient_safety.html
http://www.dohc.ie/publications/building_culture_patient_safety.html
e-library
Caldicott guardian manual (Scottish Version) - 2008 update published - available through log-in to Information Governance MKN. Note: link not working working
http://www.elib.scot.nhs.uk/portal/ig/Pages/index.aspx?
http://www.elib.scot.nhs.uk/portal/ig/Pages/index.aspx?
General Register Office for Scotland
Scotland's population 2007 - The registrar general's annual review of demographic trends
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data/annual-report-publications/rgs-annual-review-2007/index.html
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data/annual-report-publications/rgs-annual-review-2007/index.html
GMC
Scottish Forum for Professional Ethics annual conference. Monday, 8 September 2008: Playfair Library Hall, The University of Edinburgh
http://www.gmc-uk.org/scotland/news_and_events/events.asp
http://www.gmc-uk.org/scotland/news_and_events/events.asp
Health Information and Quality Authority
Welcomes publication of the report of the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
http://www.hiqa.ie/news_releases/080807_hiqa_welcomes_report_patient_safety_quality_assurance.asp
http://www.hiqa.ie/news_releases/080807_hiqa_welcomes_report_patient_safety_quality_assurance.asp
Health Protection Scotland
The HPN / SIGN guideline development workshop. 18 and Friday 19 September 2008: Glasgow Hilton Hotel, 1 William Street
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/ewr/article.aspx
National hand hygiene NHS campaign compliance with hand hygiene - third audit report
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/nationalhandhygienecampaign.aspx
Report on review of clostridium difficile associated disease cases and mortality in all acute hospitals in Scotland from December 2007 - May 2008
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/sshaip/publicationsdetail.aspx?id=38656
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/ewr/article.aspx
National hand hygiene NHS campaign compliance with hand hygiene - third audit report
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/ic/nationalhandhygienecampaign.aspx
Report on review of clostridium difficile associated disease cases and mortality in all acute hospitals in Scotland from December 2007 - May 2008
http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/haiic/sshaip/publicationsdetail.aspx?id=38656
Health Rights Information Scotland
Complaints handling, patient feedback and public involvement: the new NHS management challenge. Thursday 11th September 2008: Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh
http://www.mackayhannah.com/upcoming-conferences/NHS-Complaints-2-110908
http://www.mackayhannah.com/upcoming-conferences/NHS-Complaints-2-110908
Health and Safety Executive
Scotland Safety and Health at Work Congress. 24 September 2008, Glasgow Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/15/scotland-safety-and-health-at-work-congress
Healthcare Commission. The safer management of controlled drugs. Annual report 2007
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/_db/_documents/The_safer_management_of_controlled_drugs_Annual_report_2007.pdf
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/15/scotland-safety-and-health-at-work-congress
Healthcare Commission. The safer management of controlled drugs. Annual report 2007
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/_db/_documents/The_safer_management_of_controlled_drugs_Annual_report_2007.pdf
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
2009 International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care. March 17-22, 2009: Berlin, Germany
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/ConferencesAndSeminars/InternationalForumQualitySafetyinHealthCare2009.htm
My medication log [for patients]
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/MedicationSystems/Tools/MyMedicationLog.htm
Pediatric trigger toolkit: measuring adverse drug events in the children’s hospital
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/SafetyGeneral/Tools/PediatricTriggerToolkit.htm
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/ConferencesAndSeminars/InternationalForumQualitySafetyinHealthCare2009.htm
My medication log [for patients]
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/MedicationSystems/Tools/MyMedicationLog.htm
Pediatric trigger toolkit: measuring adverse drug events in the children’s hospital
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/SafetyGeneral/Tools/PediatricTriggerToolkit.htm
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Evidence-based medicine and the changing nature of healthcare: workshop summary (IOM roundtable on evidence-based medicine)
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12041
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12041
King's Fund
The King's Fund response to end of life care strategy
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/end_of_life_care.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
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/media/end_of_life_care.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
MHRA
Good clinical practice (GCP) non-commercial symposium: submissions, signals and samples. 21 October, 2008. Leeds, The Queen’s Hotel
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/ConferencesLearningCentre/Conferences/CON023182
Integrated research application system - an update
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/CON023110
Press release: medicines regulator gives go-ahead for first ever oral antibiotic to be made available without prescription to treat chlamydia
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON023105
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/ConferencesLearningCentre/Conferences/CON023182
Integrated research application system - an update
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/CON023110
Press release: medicines regulator gives go-ahead for first ever oral antibiotic to be made available without prescription to treat chlamydia
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON023105
National Academies Press
Addressing the barriers to pediatric drug development: workshop summary
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11911
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11911
NHS Confederation
A European health service? The European Commission’s proposals on cross-border healthcare
http://www.nhsconfed.org/membersarea/downloads/download.asp?ref=4369&hash=dc800fbac4d13741b421e437581720ce
http://www.nhsconfed.org/membersarea/downloads/download.asp?ref=4369&hash=dc800fbac4d13741b421e437581720ce
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
Asthma Services for Children and Young People (incorporating Clinical Governance and Risk Management) – local reports
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/4207.html
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/4207.html
NICE
NICE 19th work programme: short clinical guidelines and public health guidance referred in July 2008
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/4207.html
NICE 19th work programme: technology appraisal minded referrals in July 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_087104
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/4207.html
NICE 19th work programme: technology appraisal minded referrals in July 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_087104
NPSA
All hands to the pump: Improving the culture of hand hygiene in the NHS. 12.30pm – 4.30pm, Tuesday 2 September 2008: UCL Institute of Child Health, London http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/cleanyourhands/handhygienesummit08
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Health regulator elects new President
http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=3280
Review of pre-registration nursing education. The first part of the review is now complete and the findings from the consultation are now able to be shared
http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2641
http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=3280
Review of pre-registration nursing education. The first part of the review is now complete and the findings from the consultation are now able to be shared
http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2641
Royal College of Nursing
Health Board must implement Vale of Leven recommendations, says RCN Scotland
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/health_board_must_implement_vale_of_leven_recommendations,_says_rcn_scotland
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/health_board_must_implement_vale_of_leven_recommendations,_says_rcn_scotland
Scottish Government
£75 million investment in the health service – dental services
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/08/05112340
Action plans arising from Vale of Leven Outbreak
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/NHS-Scotland/19529/2005/actionplans
Audit committee handbook. Guidance to members of audit committees in organisations to which the Scottish public finance manual is directly applicable
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/08140346/0
Independent review of clostridium difficile associated disease at the Vale of Leven Hospital from December 2007 to June 2008
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/public_health/documents/j9949.pdf
Scottish household survey: annual report - results from 2007
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/07100738/0
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/08/05112340
Action plans arising from Vale of Leven Outbreak
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/NHS-Scotland/19529/2005/actionplans
Audit committee handbook. Guidance to members of audit committees in organisations to which the Scottish public finance manual is directly applicable
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/08140346/0
Independent review of clostridium difficile associated disease at the Vale of Leven Hospital from December 2007 to June 2008
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/public_health/documents/j9949.pdf
Scottish household survey: annual report - results from 2007
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/07100738/0
Scottish Public Health Observatory
Public Health Information Network for Scotland - seminar. Friday 5th September 2008: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
http://www.scotpho.org.uk/home/resources/phins/PHINS_seminar_sept_08.asp
http://www.scotpho.org.uk/home/resources/phins/PHINS_seminar_sept_08.asp
Tuesday 5 August 2008
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
Response to the report by Sir Liam Donaldson, medical revalidation: principles and next steps
http://www.aomrc.org.uk/aomrc/admin/news/docs/Satement%20final.pdf
http://www.aomrc.org.uk/aomrc/admin/news/docs/Satement%20final.pdf
AHRQ
2008 Recommendations for pre-anesthesia checkout procedures
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=8097
http://www.psnet.ahrq.gov/resource.aspx?resourceID=8097
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Key healthcare rights charter endorsed for Australia
http://www.safetyandquality.org/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/MediaRelease_2008-07-23-CharterOfRights
Reducing harm to patients from healthcare associated infections - draft report
http://www.safetyandquality.org/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/MediaRelease_2008-07-23-HAI-RedHarm
http://www.safetyandquality.org/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/MediaRelease_2008-07-23-CharterOfRights
Reducing harm to patients from healthcare associated infections - draft report
http://www.safetyandquality.org/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/MediaRelease_2008-07-23-HAI-RedHarm
British Medical Association
Linking surgeons' pay to outcome too simplistic, says BMA
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7GRCF4?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
New appraisal system must be good for patients and fair to doctors, says BMA leader
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7GTD5M?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7GRCF4?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
New appraisal system must be good for patients and fair to doctors, says BMA leader
http://www.bma.org.uk/pressrel.nsf/wlu/SGOY-7GTD5M?OpenDocument&vw=wfmms
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Annual report – putting patients first
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/uploadedFiles/About_CPSI/CPSI_AnnualReport_2008.pdf
The Canadian adverse event reporting and learning system
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/news/CAERLS.html
Patient safety papers 3
http://www.longwoods.com/home.php?cat=538
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/uploadedFiles/About_CPSI/CPSI_AnnualReport_2008.pdf
The Canadian adverse event reporting and learning system
http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/news/CAERLS.html
Patient safety papers 3
http://www.longwoods.com/home.php?cat=538
Care Commission
Equality impact assessment – inspection process and the introduction of grading care services
http://www.carecommission.com/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=6246&Itemid=152
New health guidance - infection control
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/Care%20Services/Infection%20control/health_guidance_on_code_of_practice_local_management_hygiene__healthcare_infection.pdf
http://www.carecommission.com/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=6246&Itemid=152
New health guidance - infection control
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/Care%20Services/Infection%20control/health_guidance_on_code_of_practice_local_management_hygiene__healthcare_infection.pdf
Cochrane Collaboration
Body, heart and mind: an NHS exhibition on Archie Cochrane
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1295
First update from the 2008 Cochrane strategic review
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1293
Issue 3, 2008 of The Cochrane Library now online
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1289
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1295
First update from the 2008 Cochrane strategic review
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1293
Issue 3, 2008 of The Cochrane Library now online
http://news.cochrane.org/view/item/review_one.jsp?j=1289
Department of Health
The first annual report of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service. Year 1, April 2007 - March 2008
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086478
Confidence in caring – a framework for best practice
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086387
Engagement analysis: NHS next stage review. What we heard from the 'Our NHS, our future' process
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086529
Framing the nursing and midwifery contribution: driving up the quality of care
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086471
Going further faster II: applying the learning to HCAI and improve cleanliness
http://www.clean-safe-care.nhs.uk/ArticleFiles/Files/82825-COI-Focus%20further%20faster(WEB)_FINAL_June%2013.pdf
Medical revalidation - principles and next steps: the Report of the Chief Medical Officer for England's Working Group
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086430
Membership governance in NHS foundation trusts: a review for the department of health
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086374?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=169333&Rendition=Web
MRSA screening - operational guidance - England
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Lettersandcirculars/Dearcolleagueletters/DH_086687?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=170026&Rendition=Web
New biomedical research units announced
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_086650
Record annual fall in MRSA and C difficile infections
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_086317
Responsible officers and their duties relating to the medical profession
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_086443
Review of the readiness of appraisal and clinical governance to support the re-licensure of doctors
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086436
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086478
Confidence in caring – a framework for best practice
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086387
Engagement analysis: NHS next stage review. What we heard from the 'Our NHS, our future' process
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086529
Framing the nursing and midwifery contribution: driving up the quality of care
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086471
Going further faster II: applying the learning to HCAI and improve cleanliness
http://www.clean-safe-care.nhs.uk/ArticleFiles/Files/82825-COI-Focus%20further%20faster(WEB)_FINAL_June%2013.pdf
Medical revalidation - principles and next steps: the Report of the Chief Medical Officer for England's Working Group
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086430
Membership governance in NHS foundation trusts: a review for the department of health
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086374?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=169333&Rendition=Web
MRSA screening - operational guidance - England
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Lettersandcirculars/Dearcolleagueletters/DH_086687?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=170026&Rendition=Web
New biomedical research units announced
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_086650
Record annual fall in MRSA and C difficile infections
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/News/Recentstories/DH_086317
Responsible officers and their duties relating to the medical profession
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_086443
Review of the readiness of appraisal and clinical governance to support the re-licensure of doctors
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_086436
General Medical Council
GMC Today issue July / August 2008
http://www.gmcpressoffice.org.uk/apps/news/latest/detail.php?key=448
http://www.gmcpressoffice.org.uk/apps/news/latest/detail.php?key=448
Health Professions Council
In Focus – Newsletter issued 1 August 2008
http://www.hpc-uk.org/mediaandevents/news/index.asp?id=213
http://www.hpc-uk.org/mediaandevents/news/index.asp?id=213
Health Rights Information Scotland
Raising awareness of the NHS complaints procedure
http://www.hris.org.uk/index.aspx?o=1135&newsitem=3581
http://www.hris.org.uk/index.aspx?o=1135&newsitem=3581
Health and Safety Executive
Health & Safety Executive European risk assessment campaign
http://www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/euroweek/resources.htm
Safe use of bedrails – HSE in collaboration with BUPA
http://www.hse.gov.uk/healthservices/bedrails/index.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/euroweek/resources.htm
Safe use of bedrails – HSE in collaboration with BUPA
http://www.hse.gov.uk/healthservices/bedrails/index.htm
Healthcare Commission
Health services respond to Shipman inquiry with better monitoring of controlled drugs
www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfmcit_id=6532&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Healthcare watchdog highlights best and worst NHS hospital care for people with acute mental health problems
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfmcit_id=6498&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfmcit_id=6532&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Healthcare watchdog highlights best and worst NHS hospital care for people with acute mental health problems
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases.cfmcit_id=6498&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Decreasing harm to patients by standardizing care
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/DecreasingHarmtoPatientsbyStandardizingCare.htm
Global trigger tool implementation toolkit
ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/SafetyGeneral/Tools/GlobalTriggerToolImplementationToolkit.htm
Improvement report - improving ICU care: reducing complications from ventilators and central lines
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/ImprovingICUCareReducingComplicationsfromVentilatorsandCentralLines.htm
Paper time study worksheet
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/MedicalSurgicalCare/MedicalSurgicalCareGeneral/Tools/PaperTimeStudyWorksheet.htm
Reducing door-to-balloon time for AMI patients
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/Reliability/ReliabilityGeneral/ImprovementStories/ReducingDoortoBalloonTimeforAMIPatientsatBaptistMemorialDeSoto.htm
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/DecreasingHarmtoPatientsbyStandardizingCare.htm
Global trigger tool implementation toolkit
ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/SafetyGeneral/Tools/GlobalTriggerToolImplementationToolkit.htm
Improvement report - improving ICU care: reducing complications from ventilators and central lines
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/IntensiveCare/ImprovementStories/ImprovingICUCareReducingComplicationsfromVentilatorsandCentralLines.htm
Paper time study worksheet
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/MedicalSurgicalCare/MedicalSurgicalCareGeneral/Tools/PaperTimeStudyWorksheet.htm
Reducing door-to-balloon time for AMI patients
www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/Reliability/ReliabilityGeneral/ImprovementStories/ReducingDoortoBalloonTimeforAMIPatientsatBaptistMemorialDeSoto.htm
ISD
Breast screening programme - statistics
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5712.html
Information for quality improvement – August 2008 bulletin
http://www.indicators.scot.nhs.uk/Bulletin/bulletin15.pdf
ISD Conference - Joined-up Care – report and papers
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5721.html
Scottish Intensive Care society audit report, audit of critical care in Scotland 2008 - reporting on 2007
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5711.html
Web based clinical outcome indicators – 29 July 2008
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5710.html
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5712.html
Information for quality improvement – August 2008 bulletin
http://www.indicators.scot.nhs.uk/Bulletin/bulletin15.pdf
ISD Conference - Joined-up Care – report and papers
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5721.html
Scottish Intensive Care society audit report, audit of critical care in Scotland 2008 - reporting on 2007
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5711.html
Web based clinical outcome indicators – 29 July 2008
http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/5710.html
ISQua
Healthcare quality and safety: meeting the next challenges ISQua's 25th international conference. The International Society for Quality in Health Care. Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
http://www.isqua.org/isquaPages/copenhagen08.html
http://www.isqua.org/isquaPages/copenhagen08.html
Joint Commission
New specifications manual available – the specification manual for national hospital inpatient quality measures- hospital- based inpatient psychiatric services core measure set
http://www.jointcommission.org/PerformanceMeasurement/WhatsNew
http://www.jointcommission.org/PerformanceMeasurement/WhatsNew
King’s Fund
High quality care for all: briefing on NHS next stage review final report
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/briefings/high_quality_care.html
http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/briefings/high_quality_care.html
MHRA
Annual report 2007-2008, and accounts
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Corporate/AnnualReports/CON020817
Medicines legislation to be reviewed and consolidated by regulator
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON020760
Public consultation (MLX 353): Consultation on advanced therapy medicinal products
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON020714
Update on the "Sunset Clause": one-off exercise to establish the marketing status of all medicinal products on the UK market
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Howweregulate/Medicines/Medicinesregulatorynews/CON020770
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Corporate/AnnualReports/CON020817
Medicines legislation to be reviewed and consolidated by regulator
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON020760
Public consultation (MLX 353): Consultation on advanced therapy medicinal products
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Consultations/Medicinesconsultations/MLXs/CON020714
Update on the "Sunset Clause": one-off exercise to establish the marketing status of all medicinal products on the UK market
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Howweregulate/Medicines/Medicinesregulatorynews/CON020770
Ministry of Justice
Data sharing report [in light of recent losses]
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/data-sharing-review.pdf
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/data-sharing-review.pdf
National Academies Press
Creating a business case for quality improvement research: expert views, workshop summary
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12137
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12137
New Zealand Ministry of Health
The health equity assessment tool: a user's guide
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/0/13F2B20B719809C2CC257491000F7C15?Open
http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/0/13F2B20B719809C2CC257491000F7C15?Open
NHS Education for Scotland
The Knowledge – newsletter of NES knowledge services
http://www.elib.scot.nhs.uk/SharedSpace/librarian/Uploads/2008/Jul/20080728121828_The%20Knowledge%20issue%204.pdf
http://www.elib.scot.nhs.uk/SharedSpace/librarian/Uploads/2008/Jul/20080728121828_The%20Knowledge%20issue%204.pdf
NICE
NICE 2008 10th anniversary conference: excellence in action. 3 - 4 December 2008. Manchester Central Convention Complex
http://www.nice2008.co.uk/
NICE Citizens Council report on quality adjusted life years (QALYs) and the severity of illness published
http://www.nice.org.uk/getinvolved/patientandpublicinvolvement/opportunitiestogetinvolved/citizenscouncil/Cit
izensCouncilQALYsForComment.jsp
Social value judgements: principles for the development of NICE guidance
http://www.nice.org.uk/aboutnice/howwework/socialvaluejudgements/socialvaluejudgements.jsp
http://www.nice2008.co.uk/
NICE Citizens Council report on quality adjusted life years (QALYs) and the severity of illness published
http://www.nice.org.uk/getinvolved/patientandpublicinvolvement/opportunitiestogetinvolved/citizenscouncil/Cit
izensCouncilQALYsForComment.jsp
Social value judgements: principles for the development of NICE guidance
http://www.nice.org.uk/aboutnice/howwework/socialvaluejudgements/socialvaluejudgements.jsp
National Patient Safety Agency
NPSA annual report & accounts for 2007/08
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/npsa-annual-report-accounts-for-2007-08
Integrated research application system (IRAS) well received by research community
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/iras-well-received-by-research-community
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/npsa-annual-report-accounts-for-2007-08
Integrated research application system (IRAS) well received by research community
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/corporate/news/iras-well-received-by-research-community
Out-Law.Com
Lords over-rule courts, criticise Scottish Information Commissioner
http://www.out-law.com/default.aspx?page=9247
http://www.out-law.com/default.aspx?page=9247
Royal College of Nursing
Organisations must take responsibility for HCAIs warns RCN
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/uk/organisations_must_take_responsibility_for_hcais_warns_rcn
http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/uk/organisations_must_take_responsibility_for_hcais_warns_rcn
Scottish Government
Anti-cancer vaccine campaign
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/31114216
Effective services for substance misuse and homelessness in Scotland: evidence from an international review
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/24143449/0
Plus: Research findings http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/24143412/0
New ethnicity classification
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/30120328
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland board – new member
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/29113157
Scottish social attitudes survey 2007: something to be ashamed of or part of our way of life? attitudes towards alcohol in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/01112431/0
Plus: Research findings http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/01112359/0
Top priority for fighting killer diseases – consultations
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/31104052
Wheelchair and seating services modernisation draft action plan
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/04102245/0
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/31114216
Effective services for substance misuse and homelessness in Scotland: evidence from an international review
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/24143449/0
Plus: Research findings http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/07/24143412/0
New ethnicity classification
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/30120328
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland board – new member
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/29113157
Scottish social attitudes survey 2007: something to be ashamed of or part of our way of life? attitudes towards alcohol in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/01112431/0
Plus: Research findings http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/01112359/0
Top priority for fighting killer diseases – consultations
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/07/31104052
Wheelchair and seating services modernisation draft action plan
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/04102245/0
Scottish Social Services Council
Corporate plan and corporate plan summary
http://www.sssc.uk.com/News+and+Events/News/SSSC+Corporate+Plan+and+Corporate+Plan+Summary.htm
Summer news 2008
http://www.sssc.uk.com/News+and+Events/News/SSSC+News+-+summer+edition.htm
http://www.sssc.uk.com/News+and+Events/News/SSSC+Corporate+Plan+and+Corporate+Plan+Summary.htm
Summer news 2008
http://www.sssc.uk.com/News+and+Events/News/SSSC+News+-+summer+edition.htm
Welsh Assembly Government
Health Statistics Wales - 2008
http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/statistics/headlines/health2008/hdw20080731/?lang=en
http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/statistics/headlines/health2008/hdw20080731/?lang=en
Wales Clinical Governance Support and Development Unit
Plans to extend C. difficile reporting announced
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/news.cfm?orgid=419&contentid=10216
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/news.cfm?orgid=419&contentid=10216
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