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CONTENTS VOLUME 17 ISSUE 10 CSJ THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL FEATURES
16 The digital pathway for future healthcare Kate Woodhead RGB, DMS, believes new technology holds a great deal of promise that we may be able to do more with less. But how will this enable healthcare professionals to use their time more effectively and equally achieve better outcomes for patients?
21 Life sciences research: The impact on the NHS
The UK clinical research environment in the NHS is going from strength to strength with year-on-year growth in terms of numbers of participants recruited into clinical research studies and the number of studies being supported each year.
26 Get wise to hand hygiene campaign
This year’s Global Handwashing Day provided a creative platform to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times.
31 Four factors to tackle long-term issues
The headlines in the mainstream media over the 2017-18 winter period highlighted the scale of the challenge faced by the UK's National Health Service. Graeme Currie, asks what can be done to tackle this issue.
35 Digitally transforming care providers
With the Electronic Prescription Service now reducing paper volumes, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is broadening its service scope to offer scanning services to all primary and secondary care organisations in the NHS, to support and enhance digital transformation initiatives.
39 Medica: Digital medicine takes centre stage
When top decision-makers in the healthcare business meet in Düsseldorf at the world's leading medical trade fair, Medica 2018, they will once again be greeted by over 5000 exhibitors from almost 70 countries.
46 Post-decannulation wound dressing first
A revolutionary post-decannulation tracheostomy wound dressing, developed by three clinicians, is improving patient control, improving voice quality and reducing the need for dressing re-application.
49 Endoscopic technology: Driving earlier detection
The latest LED imaging and ergonomic design developments in endoscope technology are among the most significant for a generation according to Dr Bu’Hussain Hayee, clinical lead for gastroenterology at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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53 Lessons learned in decontamination
The Central Sterilising Club Autumn Study Day 2018 provided an excellent learning opportunity for all those involved in decontamination.
58 Altered images: Reducing diagnostic waiting times
With a shortage of 1600 radiologists anticipated by 2022, Mark Ayears, radiology sales manager at Change Healthcare, examines the latest figures released by the Royal College of Radiologists in its annual workforce report.
62 Why the NHS can’t afford to ignore complaints
Healthcare funding cuts might make headline news but as Martin Ellingham, senior product manager at Aptean, outlines, failure to manage complaints effectively could create an existential crisis for the NHS as patients lose trust in its services.
65 IDSc: Masterclasses in education
The Annual Conference of the Institute of Decontamination Science (IDSc) takes place from Monday 26 until Wednesday 28 November 2018 at The Grand Hotel, North Shore in Blackpool. The Clinical Services Journal explores what’s on offer at this year’s event.
70 Frontline staff can help build digital health
Few would disagree that the most effective way to transform healthcare is to utilise the full benefits of digital technology. However, warns Phil Colbourne, Hyland EMEA healthcare director, these benefits will only be realised with the correct approach.
73 Cutting costs without compromising on quality
The Clinical Services Journal recently visited Unisurge’s Newmarket headquarters to discover the latest expansion developments, and to find out more about the procedure pack specialist’s commitment to delivering quality items at a competitive price.
77 An integrated approach to design
Graham Drew from cleanroom and sterile facility design and build specialist, BES, discusses the design considerations for AstraZeneca’s new production facility.
83 Installing an automatic dosing machine
An opportunity arose to trial a new dosing system at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVI) Sterile Services department. The Clinical Services Journal finds out how the dosing technologies and chemistries were implemented.
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