FEATURE ARTICLES

DR RACHEL DARBY, DR NICK KENNEDY and SUE EVE-JONES highlight the importance of accurate clinical coding and clear recording of clinical events in case notes.

DR SCOTT BROWN discusses how the reduction of waste can be eliminated from the healthcare setting through effective strategies for medical device utilisation.

KATE WOODHEAD RGN DMS provides an insight into the development of new national and local standards for surgical patient safety and examines some of the challenges ahead.

A report on the latest news relating to heart failure treatment options and study findings.

Mobile healthcare facilities could have a key part to play in addressing challenges faced by financially constrained NHS providers.

NICE has recommended the use of a device to hold catheters in place securely, which could reduce the risk of catheter related infections.

The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease recently highlighted key threats to public health, as well as the latest innovation and research.

An insight into the Basildon experience of using quality improvement methodology for sepsis care, which has resulted in significant reductions in mortality.

Infection prevention experts recently discussed the initial recommendations of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, and considered what action needs to be taken.

A preview of the Quality Improvement for Surgical Teams (QIST) conference and exhibition, which examines best practice and improvement initiatives, to optimise outcomes for patients.

The Serious Hazards of Transfusion scheme report for 2014 was published recently and is available on the SHOT website. A summary of the report is reproduced below by kind permission.

An insight into a new, state-of-the-art sterile services facility, established at Benenden Hospital, which is bucking the trend for outsourcing of services.

High on the agenda at the Health and Innovation Expo 2015 was the need to harness the power of integrated data and technology, to improve the delivery of effective health and care services.

An insight into a new, state-of-the-art sterile services facility, established at Benenden Hospital, which is bucking the trend for outsourcing of services.

KATE WOODHEAD RGN DMS provides an insight into the latest revisions to the NHS Constitution and highlights the need to raise awareness of its strengths.

Dr Scott Brown discusses the importance of effective medical devices management and structured equipment replacement processes.

An examination of the different testing methods that can identify Group B Streptococcus carriage in pregnant women and the latest advances.

A recent study undertaken at Morriston Hospital has shown how higher levels of compliance with best practice can be achieved.

Pennine Healthcare’s chief executive, Luke Fryer discusses the rising demand for customised procedure packs.

The medical technology trade fair, MEDICA, will provide a showcase for international innovation in medical equipment and the latest developments in healthcare.