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National service framework for older people: standard 4: general hospital care: National Learning Network event Thursday 22nd September, 2005
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet, produced for the final Learning Network event held in London on September 22 2005, provides information about all the projects to support implementation of Standard 4 (General Hospital Care) of the National Service Framework for Older People, the progress of the projects and their achievement to date.
Case for change: mental health liaison service for dementia care in hospitals: evidence
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
One of the resources that make up the Dementia Commissioning pack, this document includes: an overview of patients eligible for mental health liaison services, what this service should involve and a list of the evidence sources used to inform the hospital mental health liaison service design. The document begins by highlighting the challenge general hospitals face in meeting the needs of older people with mental health conditions. It then looks at how a mental health liaison service can improve outcomes and ensure hospital resources are used efficiently. It then looks at specific aspects of the service: assessment and diagnosis; providing support and advice on management and care planning to other parts of the hospital; and contributing to staff training and organisational development. The resources that make up the Commissioning Packs have been designed to help commissioners improve the quality of services and minimise unwarranted variation in service delivery.
Hard truths: the journey to putting patients first: Volume one of the Government response to the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry; presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- TSO
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 137
- Place of publication:
- London
The Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry chaired by Robert Francis QC (February 2013) called for a ‘fundamental culture change’ across the health and social care system to put patients first at all times. This is one of four documents which build on the Government’s initial response, ‘Patients first and foremost’ (published March 2013). This response begins with a statement of common purpose signed by the Chairs or Chief Executives of key health and care organisations, in which they renew and reaffirm their personal commitment and their organisations’ commitment to the values of the NHS and its Constitution. It sets out how the whole health and care system will prioritise and build on recommendations made in six further reports (including the 'Cavendish review: an independent review into healthcare assistants and support workers in the NHS and social care settings) commissioned by the Government that considered key issues identified by the Inquiry (findings and recommendations summarised in Annexes A-F). These include “major new action on the following vital areas”: transparent reporting on ward-by-ward staffing levels; how patients and their families can raise concerns or complain; a statutory duty of candour; legislation on wilful neglect; a fit and proper person’s test which will act as a barring scheme; and a new Care Certificate for Healthcare Assistants and Social Care Support Workers. The Care Bill will introduce a new criminal offence applicable to care providers who supply or publish certain types of information which is false or misleading, where that information is required to comply with a statutory or other legal obligation. Chapters cover: preventing problems; detecting problems quickly; taking action promptly; ensuring robust accountability; and ensuring staff are trained and motivated. Each chapter sets out themes and issues raised in the Inquiry report. Case studies illustrate instances of failings in patient care, examples of hospitals which have adopted procedures that are patient focused, and innovations of benefit to service users. (Original abstract)
Hard truths: the journey to putting patients first: Volume two of the Government response to the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry: response to the Inquiry’s recommendations: presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- TSO
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 248
- Place of publication:
- London
The Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry chaired by Robert Francis QC (February 2013) called for a ‘fundamental culture change’ across the health and social care system to put patients first at all times. This document provides responses to each of the 290 recommendations made by the Public Inquiry, in respect of accountability, roles and responsibilities in patient care. It also addresses the recommendations made in six related independent reviews, including 'Cavendish review: an independent review into healthcare assistants and support workers in the NHS and social care settings'. (Original abstract)
The Government response to the House of Commons Health Committee third report of session 2013-14: After Francis: making a difference; presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- TSO
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry, led by Robert Francis QC, reported in February 2013. This is one of four documents which build on the Government’s initial response to the Inquiry, ‘Patients first and foremost’ (published March 2013). It answers questions raised by the Health Committee in its report ‘After Francis: making a difference’, and seeks to describe how the Government intends to build on the rapid early progress. It is published alongside, and reflects the Government’s full response to the Inquiry (‘Hard truths: the journey to putting patients first’), which responds to all 290 of the Inquiry’s recommendations, the overwhelming majority of which are accepted. (Edited publisher abstract)
Changing times: improving services for older people; report on the work of the Health and Social Care Change Agent Team 2003/04
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 78p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is the second annual report of the Health and Social Care Change Agent Team (CAT). It sets out the work carried out by members of the team, CAT's associates and expert group members in 2003/4. It is meant to be a useful source of practical information and examples of ‘what works’, not just a historical account of past activity. In summary, in 2003/4 CAT has: worked with a further eight health and social care communities, involving a total of 15 councils, 29 PCTs, 20 hospital trusts and 6 other trusts; delivered a dedicated programme to support the introduction of reimbursement under the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc) Act 2003; produced a further range of development and support products on commissioning and other good practice themes; begun to plan and implement new work on supporting improvements in mental health services for older people (jointly with the National Institute for Mental Health in England) and establishing a new learning and improvement network on better commissioning; and contributed to 67 national and regional events, and directly organised 24 events.
Community care statistics 2001: private nursing homes, hospitals and clinics
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains information for the financial years 2000-2001 on independent sector nursing homes, private hospitals and clinics registered under Section 23 of the Registered Homes Act 1984.
Community care statistics 2000: private nursing homes, hospitals and clinics
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 36p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains information for the financial years 1999/2000 on independent sector nursing homes, private hospitals and clinics registered under Section 23 of the Registered Homes Act 1984.
Community care statistics 1999: private nursing homes, hospitals and clinics
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains information for the financial years 1997/98 and 1998/99 on independent sector nursing homes, private hospitals and clinics registered under Section 23 of the Registered Homes Act 1984.