FEATURE ARTICLES

Infection control in hospitals is of paramount importance in order to reduce the potential for healthcare associated infections (an infection whose development is favoured by a healthcare environment). In this article, Tim Sandle discusses the antimicrobial properties of copper – a material that is becoming more widely used in hospitals.

Glynis Bennett, lead nurse infection prevention and control, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn (QEHKL) NHS Foundation Trust, talks about the roll out of octenisan body wash and how it has helped drive down cases of MRSA.

A new study by Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust and University College London (UCL) has helped confirm cognitive problems in HIV patients using MRI scans.

In this article, Dr Barend ter Haar - chair of the BES Corporate group of companies – gives his thoughts on the Lord Carter Review and offers advice on where hospitals can make savings.

Richard Bancroft, registered authorising engineer (decontamination) and science & technical director for STERIS Corporation, discusses the new HTM guidance for decontamination and examines what it means for the sector.

Dr Jayne Eaden, senior secretary for the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), previews what to expect at the organisation’s annual meeting, which is taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

Dr Aoife Molloy, policy associate at the Health Foundation, reflects on the challenges of maintaining high quality care in the current climate.

In the wake of a major cyber-attack on the NHS, this in-depth article sees two specialists take a look at the rising threat posed to Trusts’ cyber security, and offers advice on protection against future attacks.

The Clinical Services Journal technical editor Kate Woodhead RGN DMS examines the progress being made by the NHS in a number of areas.

Paul Lindsell from MindMetre Research examines whether more should be done to protect oncology nurses from exposure to cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs.

Owen Pemberton from DP Medical Systems discusses trans-nasal oesophagoscopy and the impact its use could have on the NHS

Six leading healthcare professionals recently came together to debate the challenges, drivers and potential solutions to new models of care and a more integrated NHS.

Debbie Hicks, nurse consultant – diabetes, Enfield Health, Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health Trust, provides The Clinical Services Journalwith an update on new recommendations for insulin delivery.

New data shows that the UK sees at least 260,000 cases of sepsis annually – over 100,000 more than initial projections. Dr Ron Daniels of the UK Sepsis Trust wants the Government to commit to a ‘sepsis registry’ in an effort to tackle the condition.

AXREM (Association of Healthcare Technology Providers for Imaging) wants patients to be assigned with a unique patient identification number, based on the NHS Number.

Delegates attending this year’s Theatres & Decontamination Conference heard about a focus on driving improvements in patient safety and efficiency.

Care quality and patient safety benefits are being realised after the introduction of an electronic early warning system at St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

John Timmons, head of clinical services at Activa Healthcare, discusses approaches to the management of chronic wounds and highlights the importance of effective wound bed preparation.

This case study examines the changes made to Warwick Hospital’s Endoscopy and Decontamination Department and how they’ve helped the Trust cope with increasing demands on the service.

Fortius Group, the UK’s leading private orthopaedic and sports injury group, has opened a new state-of-the-art day surgery centre in central London. The Clinical Services Journal editor Alec Peachey was invited to take a look around.