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
Working in health and care can give rise to a range of emotions. While caring for people who are suffering or dying can be immensely rewarding, people may also experience more difficult feelings, such as grief, fear, anger or shame, as they care for people going through the sometimes life-changing impact of illness. See this … Read More
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
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
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
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
As we navigate our way through the new world of ICS’s in the NHS do we truly know our ICP from our PBP’s. This article from the King’s Fund will support you to navigate through the new structure and identify the partnerships of relevance.
It is key for medical device manufacturers to understand how the new MDR affects the conduct of clinical investigations, the collection and collation of efficacy and effectiveness data, and clinical reporting. The impact on organisations and stakeholders alike is immense as the new regulations are reshaping the wound care research arena. See this article as … Read More
A new England-wide multi-professional framework has been published that sets out the knowledge and skills needed by all levels of the health and social care workforce to deliver high quality, consistent wound care across all settings, improving healing rates and patient outcomes. See this link for the Skills For Health announcement
