FEATURE ARTICLES

Dr. Alice Green, Health Enterprise East (HEE), provides an insight into innovation in prostate biopsy that could reduce the risk of infection and make diagnosis safer for patients.

John Amoore describes how the safe and effective application of medical devices can be enhanced by analysis of care processes using holistic models.

Dr. Stephen Jackson argues that clinical decision support technology could provide vital information to help reduce errors and efficiency across the NHS.

With the Government announcing its ambition to ‘bust bureaucracy’, Phil Taylor argues it's time to look at how managing data efficiently and applying the experiences of high reliability organisations can have a dramatic impact on patient safety

Dr. Frank Bakker discusses the key factors that must be considered to ensure the reprocessing of sensitive instruments is performed safely, efficiently and without compromising the integrity of the devices.

A new report has highlighted the role of community diagnostics hubs and transformative technologies in improving outcomes, reducing pressures on the acute sector and tackling inequalities.

A recent report highlighted the patient safety benefits and efficiencies that can be gained through point-of-care scanning. Glen Hodgson offers an overview of the Scan4Safety project.

Adrian Gee-Turner discusses the survival of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces, the risk of transmission, and the efficacy of hypochlorous acid in killing the virus.

The momentum gained in tackling Hepatitis C before COVID-19, should not – and need not – be lost, says Professor Steve Ryder. He provides an insight into the latest developments in the fight to eliminate Hepatitis C and issues a call to action.

Dr. Robert Lewis, a consultant nephrologist, from Wessex Kidney Centre Portsmouth, argues that patients are keen to embrace web-based remote monitoring, to support self-management of chronic kidney disease.

Yvonne Carter, clinical director, Gama Healthcare, provides an overview of the fundamental best practice that should be carried out by healthcare workers, as well as the solutions and resources available to assist with best practice.

Angela Spang provides an insight into the development of a simple solution to the challenges associated with surgical retraction – reducing the risk of tissue trauma and pain, as well as improving ease of use and theatre efficiency

Kate Woodhead RGN DMS provides an insight into the resources available to help staff manage stress and support their mental health, during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the NHS.

A new vital signs workstation, from Mindray, offers the potential to advance patient monitoring – using the latest technology to improve outcomes, workflows and efficiency.

Andrew Carnegie discusses the importance of effective elimination of airborne pathogens in the healthcare setting and provides advice on key considerations for supplemental air cleaning.

Surgical site infections constitute a huge healthcare burden worldwide and prevention requires an integrated approach.

Nick Rothwell warns that we do not yet have a true picture of SSI prevalence in the UK and, without this, we will never fully understand the scale of the problem with which we are dealing.

The coronavirus pandemic has magnified a myriad of challenges in the healthcare sector.

David Jones offers an insight into the development of advanced ultrasonic technology to ensure effective cleaning of surgical instruments.

Dr. Georgia Alevizopoulou provides an insight into the optimisation of VHP low temperature sterilisation processes to ensure safe and effective reprocessing of medical devices.