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CONTENTS VOLUME 18 ISSUE 10 CSJ THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL FEATURES
15 Medication without harm: Is it possible?
CSJ’s technical editor, Kate Woodhead RGN DMS, examines how the World Health Organization’s Global Patient Safety Challenge aims to reduce medication errors.
19 Training, advancements and experiences
On 24 September 2019, NPAG delivered its 15th Clinical Engineering Conference at the Wolverhampton Racecourse. The Clinical Services Journal shares some of the highlights from the day.
24 The advantages of enzymatic detergents
To minimise the risk of contaminated flexible endoscopes, effective cleaning and disinfection must be undertaken. Dr Tim Sandle explains why several steps need to be followed in a controlled manner.
29 The medical impact of misinformation
The effect of so-called ‘fake news’, sharing misinformation on social media, and the impact it has on the medical industry.
33 Supporting decontamination
CSJ previews the IDSc Annual Conference 2019, which takes place at a brand new venue from 2-4 December 2019.
38 Parametric release and independent monitoring
Exploring alternatives to parametric release when disinfecting or sterilising medical devices.
43 The MDR and incident reporting
The implications of the new Medical Device Regulation for the home oxygen industry.
47 Flexibility in endoscopy integration
When an NHS hospital urgently needed a new endoscopic decontamination facility to help regain its JAG accreditation, there were a number of obstacles to overcome.
51 Transforming early diagnoses
Equipping radiologists with software developed using machine- learning algorithms has led to significantly more cancerous structures being detected than via human-only readings.
55 How ‘smart’ are electronic skin patches?
James Hayward, highlights the dangers of a closed market driven by regulation and reimbursement strategies which favour devices for simplicity and cost rather than effectiveness; deterring new entrants.
NOVEMBER 2019 59 Sustainability: a concentrated effort
CSJ discovers how Chemische Fabrik Dr Weigert is addressing environmental issues.
63 New hub enhances clinical trial capability
A new hub aims to revolutionise the way in which clinical trials are delivered.
67 Completing a Trust-wide installation
Discover how Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is completing the Trust-wide installation of washer-disinfectors.
71 A growing market for safety syringes
Almost a decade since sharps legislation was passed in Europe and the US, compliance still has a way to go to reach mandatory legal requirements in hospitals.
74 Why diabetes education isn’t one-size-fits-all
How to increase the uptake of structured diabetes education programmes among Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) patients.
78 Establishing material compatibility
To explore the impact of pH during cleaning, Christian Garbin, technical market manager for Belimed, describes the comparison between a neutral enzymatic and a mild alkaline enzymatic cleaner.
83 Patient Safety Learning: A call for action
Patient Safety Learning used its second annual conference to launch ‘The Hub’ and to issue a call for action on patient safety.
87 Novel POCT transforms decision-making
A joint interventional study to reduce blood transfusion costs while ensuring patient safety for those undergoing cardiac surgery.
92 Using digital technology toenhance ‘exergames’ A medical device is changing the way physical therapy is delivered.
95 Introducing a total sepsis solution
A campaign to raise awareness of sepsis in Scotland has had a positive impact on the speed of intervention and potential outcomes.
99 Decontamination: First, do no harm
The Central Sterilising Club annual study day took place at the Nottingham Belfry. CSJ reviews the highlights from a day that explored the essentials of medical device decontamination.
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