Tag Archives: Medway NHS Foundation Trust

More on Patient Safety Concerns (BBC News / CQC)

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

Summary A Care Quality Commission (CQC) review reports that three-quarters of hospitals visited under its new inspection regime so far have shown some safety problems. Safety remains an issue across both the NHS and care sectors in England, there being … Continue reading →

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Improvements for Patients at NHS Trusts in Special Measures (Monitor / CQC / NHSTDA)

Posted on August 23, 2014 by

Summary Monitor, the Care Quality Commission and the NHS Trust Development Authority have published a report on the progress made at the 11 trusts placed in special measures in July 2013. Practical measures resulting in significant changes include recruitment of extra staff, use of … Continue reading →

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NHS Directories Online: Department of Health’s Arm’s Length Bodies and Foundation Trusts (Department of Health)

Posted on April 11, 2014 by

Summary The Department of Health has produced an online mini-directory supplying information on the website, main email contact address(es) and phone number(s) for arm’s length bodies (ALBs) headquarters. It comprises sections on: Care Quality Commission. Health and Social Care Information … Continue reading →

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Review of the Care Quality Commission’s Approach to Hospital Inspections (CQC / BBC News)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the results of an independent review of its new approach to inspecting hospitals. The CQC commissioned the King’s Fund and Manchester Business School to carry out this independent evaluation. The review has … Continue reading →

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Keogh’s Review into Care and Treatment at Fourteen Hospital Trusts in England (Department of Health / BBC News)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

Summary It can have escaped no-one’s attention (in England) that the much-publicised (and much “spun”) Keogh Review has been published. Eleven hospital trusts have been placed into special measures to ensure improvements in patient care because of major failings. Read more: BBC News. … Continue reading →

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