Making a case for quality improvement

February 14, 2024By Rich ShorneyMedical, News No Comments

Quality improvement – the use of methods and tools to continuously improve quality of care and outcomes for patients – should be at the heart of local plans for redesigning NHS services. NHS leaders have a vital role to play in making this happen – leadership and management practices have a significant impact on quality. … Read More

Challenge and change: Developments in the life sciences industry provide some cause for optimism in 2024

January 11, 2024By Rich ShorneyUncategorized No Comments

Thanks to a new deal for access to medicines, which includes commitments to improve uptake and support clinical research, the life sciences sector should feel more optimistic about its ability to operate effectively. And perhaps the most consequential development for global health in 2024 will be the rollout of malaria vaccines. This is incredibly significant as the … Read More

Support your team with Feedforward in 2024 – Not Feedback

January 1, 2024By Rich ShorneyNews, Opinion 1 Comment

Yes. Feedforward, not feedback. Very simply put, rather than providing positive or negative feedback, feedforward consists in providing future-oriented options and solutions Feedforward, a concept developed by business educator and coach, Marshall Goldsmith, is now an increasingly popular practice in today’s workplaces. When an employee receives feedback, they get information about how they’re presently performing. Feedforward … Read More

What makes a good wound care formulary ?

December 21, 2023By Rich ShorneyMedical, Opinion No Comments

A multidisciplinary group of UK experts convened for a meeting in June 2023 to develop this Best Practice Statement, focusing on best practice for developing a formulary, use of evidence and change management processes. The group included experts within tissue viability, lymphoedema, wound and vascular care, podiatry, operational management, procurement and education. See this link … Read More

Social capital in healthcare

September 27, 2023By Rich ShorneyMedical, Opinion No Comments

The premise of social capital is based on social relationships that facilitate cooperation and collective action for mutual benefits. In health-care organisations specifically, social capital is positively correlated to risk management and quality of care, as well as improving employee well-being and satisfaction, which in turn improves productivity, staff turnover and overall performance outcomes. Social … Read More

NHS 75th Anniversary

July 5, 2023By Rich ShorneyMedical No Comments

The NHS has evolved over the years as it strives to meet the needs of a growing population with ever-changing needs. And it has faced many challenges. Now – in the aftermath of a global pandemic, and in the midst of economic and workforce crisis – these challenges have, arguably, never been greater. This King’s … Read More

Compassionate leadership

June 27, 2023By Rich ShorneyOpinion No Comments

When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience – Dalia Lama Compassionate leadership involves a focus on relationships through careful listening to, understanding, empathising with and supporting other people, enabling those we lead to feel valued, respected and cared … Read More

Integrated Care Systems explained

June 12, 2023By Rich ShorneyMedical No Comments

Integrated care systems (ICSs) are partnerships that bring together NHS organisations, local authorities and others to take collective responsibility for planning services, improving health and reducing inequalities across geographical areas. There are 42 ICSs across England, covering populations of around 500,000 to 3 million people. See this King’s Fund article that helps explain how ICSs … Read More

AHP Leadership Programme

May 10, 2023By Rich ShorneyNews, Opinion No Comments

The BAPO Leadership Programme, supported by Health Education England & developed by Real Healthcare Solutions Ltd, aims to support the next generation of leaders in P&O. This report captures the experiences & learnings at the launch event of the BAPO Leadership Programme which took place at the end of 2022.Read the report here: http://ow.ly/k6xU50MK1nS