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THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL Inside this issue 5 Editor’s Comment
6 Cover Story - Tackling NHS waiting lists: the way forward
One of the strategic objectives of the New Hospital Programme, which aims to transform the delivery of healthcare infrastructure for the NHS, is to ‘deliver hospitals for less cost and less time’. Modern Methods of Construction are meeting this strategic objective, while enabling Trusts to tackle the backlog.
9 News 15 The Hewitt Review: plans for integrated care
Kate Woodhead RGN DMS discusses the findings of the Hewitt Review on plans for Integrated Care Systems. The Review identifies six key principles, which will enable the ICSs to thrive. However, it remains to be seen how much of the report and its proposals will be accepted by the Department of Health and Social Care.
19 SSI reduction: a sustainable solution
At the recent Infection Prevention & Control conference, held in Birmingham at The National Conference Centre, surgical site infection (SSI) was high on the agenda – from infection prevention in theatres and the importance of care bundles, to antibiotic stewardship within the surgical pathway, and SSI surveillance. Louise Frampton reports on some of the highlights.
25 Spotlight on medical equipment management
The EBME Expo medical equipment exhibition and conference will take place at The Coventry Building Society Arena, 28–29 June 2023. CSJ provides an insight into the hot topics to be discussed at the event and the innovations on show.
31 How can we help clinical entrepreneurs to succeed?
It is important for everyone that clinical entrepreneurs are able to succeed and bring new innovations to market. Angie Reynolds, head of Birmingham Research Park, discusses how this innovation can be supported.
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As one of the largest gatherings of perioperative professionals in the UK, the AfPP Annual Conference is essential for anyone working in the perioperative field. CSJ provides an overview of this year’s programme and the many reasons to attend.
SSI reduction: a sustainable solution
Spotlight on medical equipment management Mastering blood cultures: key to better outcomes
40 Transforming patient care with medical asset tracking
Rob Kinnersley discusses the benefits of leveraging technology to accurately and efficiently track vital hospital equipment in healthcare environments.
43 Mastering blood cultures: the key to better outcomes
Although blood culture is arguably one of the most common and important diagnostic tests in the proper management of infectious diseases, it is frequently overlooked or underestimated. Yet blood cultures provide essential information for patient management. Failing to optimise their use, in particular through appropriate collection, processing and analysis, represents a missed opportunity for clinicians and ultimately for patients, warns Dr. Yoann Personne.
48 Advancing connected care in an evolving landscape
Approximately 30% of all the world’s data volume is now being generated by the healthcare industry. So, how can digital technologies advance connected care, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency in healthcare? Stephen Russell provides an insight.
53 Future of clinical trials: is mobile the answer?
An independent review of clinical trials by Lord James O’Shaughnessy is due to report imminently. Helen Jones looks at how taking trials into the heart of communities can play a pivotal role.
56 Cutting waiting times for musculoskeletal conditions
Marie Loizides, associate director of performance analytics at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, explains how the North East London Musculoskeletal (MSK) Alliance has improved the quality of referrals and significantly slashed waiting times.
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