OncoAlert to assist quick diagnosis of cancer
The NHS Institute has launched a toolkit to help hospital teams focus on faster diagnosis and treatment of sick patients with suspected cancer.
Responsibilities and operational requirements for the correct use of Choose and Book
This guidance emphasises the importance of using Choose and Book correctly to ensure that all patients experience the same high quality access to NHS care.
Better Care, Better Value Indicators – 10-step guides
This website is designed to help local NHS organisations make the most effective use it can of public money to deliver quality healthcare. It is based around 15 high-level indicators of efficiency that identify potential areas for improvement in efficiency.
The Productive Operating Theatre Enabler modules now available!
The Enabler modules will help operating theatre teams continue building upon their Productive Operating Theatre journey, by focussing on Team-working and Scheduling.
Launch of the Lung Improvement Programme
NHS Improvement has launched a programme to provide national support for the local improvement of respiratory services. The programme will initially cover COPD, asthma and home oxygen services in England.
Cancer Reform Strategy - Second Annual Report Published
The Department of Health has published the second annual report of its Cancer Reform Strategy. The report covers progress in meeting the strategy including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and delivering care.
Strengthening the Core: Middle Managers Play a Vital Role in Improving Safety
This article from Healthcare Executive stresses that middle managers act as a crucial bridge between senior leaders and front-line staff, who must translate strategic-level goals into actionable improvement at the department or unit level, and sustain improvement over time.
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