RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
Fighting AMR in the era of COVID-19
The threat posed by antimicrobial resistance was high on the agenda at the FIS/HIS International online conference.
Lessons learned from the ‘first wave'
As we enter a second phase of the pandemic, the lessons learned from managing the challenges of the ‘first wave’ will be crucial.
Hand hygiene in the COVID era
Dr. Kayleigh Cox-Nowak, technical support manager, Schülke & Mayr UK, considers the guidance, evidence and solutions to ensure effective hand hygiene, to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
The impact of climate change on HCAIs
Should hospitals step up their infection prevention efforts to combat seasonal influences on HCAIs and what impact will climate change have on infection rates in the future?
Tackling SSI risks during orthopaedic surgery
Kate Woodhead RGN DMS discusses the work of Getting it right first time (GIRFT) in tackling the issue of surgical site infection, including the findings of a new report which looks at surgical practice in orthopaedics.
Care and compassion: primary needs for staff
Following recent discussion of The Courage of Compassion report, Kate Woodhead further considers the importance of ensuring ‘autonomy, belonging and contribution’ in order to retain & safeguard the wellbeing of those working in health and social care
Reducing risk of endoscope damage
The endoscopy units of both the King George’s Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London have reduced scope repairs by over 50%, following the introduction of a new protection device
The COVID conundrum: medtech innovation
Alice Greenhalgh discusses the challenges and opportunities for medtech development in the wake of the pandemic.
Diagnosing patients in the ‘new normal'
Living life remotely has become almost common practice for us all during the national lockdown – but is it time for hospitals to further embrace remote technology to deal with the backlog of patients following COVID-19?
Cancer care and the coronavirus
Around 2.4 million people in the UK are waiting for cancer screening, further tests or cancer treatment according to analysis by Cancer Research UK.
Heart failure diagnosis: gender gap revealed
A new report reveals that while men surveyed waited on average 3.6 weeks for their diagnosis from their initial GP visit, women waited on average just over 20 weeks – a near-six-fold increase.
Safe storage and transport of endoscopes
A fast scope vacuum packing system is helping Gloucestershire Royal Hospital’s endoscopy services meet demand, safely and efficiently. The iM Med system is designed to prolong the aseptic storage and safe transportation of endoscopes for up to 30 day
How digitalisation will advance patient care
The digitalisation of patient care records has progressed rapidly in recent years. However, patient data is not always used to its full potential.
Improving safety for neonatal patients
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has improved safety for neonatal patients and transformed workflows, by implementing an Sp02 dashboard.
Mitigating the impact of COVID on surgical skills
How can we mitigate the consequences of decreased surgical workload during the pandemic? Mental training and digital workflows could prove vital, as hospitals seek strategies to ensure theatre teams maintain, improve or develop their surgical skills.
Reprocessing scopes in the COVID era
Dr. Frank Bakker offers an insight in to best practice in endoscope reprocessing, in the wake of heightened concerns over the potential threat posed by COVID-19 – providing an overview of the latest evidence and guidance.
Heart research findings: risk and prevention
From the role of vaccinations and gut health in improving outcomes, to new insights into the link between teenage depression and mid-life heart attack, this year’s digital ESC conference highlighted the latest findings on risk factors and prevention.
Preparing for JAG: what you need to know
Paul Bond, Patient Safety and Quality Support Officer for the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), offers an insight into JAG accreditation and its contribution to driving improvement in patient safety and quality.
Supporting nurses to deliver high-quality care
The Courage of Compassion: Supporting Nurses and Midwives to Deliver High-quality Care, a King’s Fund report, provides an emotive insight into current working conditions and the impact on staff wellbeing.
Meeting demand for compliance training
Ensuring compliance with best practice in decontamination is a top priority for healthcare providers and patient safety is paramount. However, as limited budgets for training have proven to be a challenge, areas of non-compliance can begin to emerge
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