Contents


THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL Inside this issue 41 Fasterdiagnostics key to improving sepsis care 5 Editor’s Comment


Surviving in Scrubs: the need for action against sexism, sexual harassment and sexual assault within healthcare.


7 A global leaderbringing locally produced products to UK Healthcare


As a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, Ecolab are proud to prioritise a local supply chain with multiple manufacturing sites across the UK and Ireland to serve UK Healthcare.


9 News 15 The patient experience: an important element of care


It is vital that patients have trust in the healthcare system as they interact with it, says Kate Woodhead RGN DMS. She highlights the need to address patient experience and discusses recent moves, such as ‘Martha’s rule’, to address the power imbalance in healthcare.


19 Are we delivering ‘unfair care’?


The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual ‘State of Care’ report has warned that a combination of the cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures is risking ‘unfair care’ – with some able to afford to pay for treatment, while others are facing longer waits, reduced access, and poorer outcomes. CSJ shares an overview of the key findings.


25 Safety risks for patients with learning disabilities


Despite national efforts to address inequity, the health and care system is not always meeting the needs of people with a learning disability when they are cared for in hospital, says the Health Services Safety Investigations Body’s latest report.


29 Developing cultural change in healthcare


If we are to continue improving healthcare services, then developing cultural change in healthcare is crucial, says quality improvement consultant, Dawn Stott. The former CEO of the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) outlines the key steps to developing a programme of change.


35 Creating inclusive work environments


In this article, Carol Huzzey examines some key strategies for fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity within clinical services. She highlights the resulting positive effects on staff wellbeing and quality care for patients.


49 Smarter decision making for HealthTech maintenance


Dr. John Sandham has been involved in healthcare technology management for over 30 years and has been consulted by hundreds of healthcare organisations in the UK and abroad. During this time, he has observed a common problem within many organisations – the ability to keep up to date with the latest maintenance practices for their healthcare technology.


53 Innovating reprocessing for a more sustainable future


Experts at the PENTAX Medical Hygiene Event recently shared their insights into how advances in endoscope reprocessing could improve patient safety and ensure a more sustainable future.


57 Levelling up care for people living with IBD


In this article, Professor Ailsa Hart highlights the need to tackle unwarranted variation in IBD care as part of Takeda’s ‘500,000 Reasons Why’ campaign. Effective multidisciplinary team-working – to ensure streamlined, consistent care – is vital to driving improvement. She argues that there could also be a role for national targets and greater use of remote monitoring technologies to support patients, in the future.


60 Flavonoids: nature’s antimicrobial solutions


Flavonoids are naturally occurring, polyphenolic compounds found in the rind of citrus fruits, as well as a number of other plant sources. Some flavonoids have been shown to fight bacterial infection in plants, and these antimicrobial properties could prove beneficial for a variety of health-related applications.


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The bioMérieux UK Sepsis Summit recently raised awareness of diagnostic strategies that can help improve outcomes for patients with sepsis. During the conference, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust shared an insight into a trial of innovative technology which reduced time to identification of pathogens – optimising antibiotic prescribing, reducing length of hospital stay, and improving patient outcomes.


Developing cultural change in healthcare


Creating inclusive work environments Faster diagnostics key to improving sepsis care


46 Cutting-edge UK innovation showcased at Arab health The ABHI UK Pavilion is heading back to the Dubai World Trade Centre for Arab Health 2024. The show – the largest of its kind in the Middle East – offers an impressive platform for leading HealthTech pioneers from the UK to showcase their innovative solutions and technologies to the booming healthcare market in the MENA region. CSJ spoke to ABHI’s Michelle Michelucci about the show’s enduring significance on the global stage.


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