New reviews outline the way forward for the CQC

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed two important reviews that will help to set the future direction for CQC: the final report of Dr. Penny Dash’s review and the first report of the independent review by Professor Sir Mike Richards.

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New report highlights instability within flexible workforce
New report highlights instability within flexible workforce

A new report from Acacium Group warns that 14% of the flexible workforce is expected to leave or retire in the next two years and an additional 18% within the next five to ten years, while 11% of the flexible workforce is considering roles outside...

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Sheffield bowel cancer patients to try out personalised ‘vaccines’
Sheffield bowel cancer patients to try out personalised ‘vaccines’

Patients undergoing bowel cancer treatment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be invited to try out personalised ‘vaccines’ following the launch of a ground-breaking NHS 'matchmaking' service.

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New report highlights HealthTech's potential to create 50,000 jobs and boost UK economy
New report highlights HealthTech's potential to create 50,000 jobs and boost UK economy

The UK HealthTech sector has the potential to generate 50,000 new skilled jobs and double its £13bn economic contribution, according to a new report from the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) and Imperial College London.

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Discrimination and disadvantage in medicine ‘persistent and pernicious’, says GMC Chief Executive
Discrimination and disadvantage in medicine ‘persistent and pernicious’, says GMC Chief Executive

Inequality is embedded in medicine throughout a doctor’s career, from the earliest days of education and training to the leadership positions of latter years, Charlie Massey, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council (GMC) warns in a new report.

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Features

Efficient reduction of bioaerosols in hospitals
Efficient reduction of bioaerosols in hospitals

There is an increasing focus on the need to address the infection risk posed by bioaerosols in healthcare settings. Sanathoi Bachaspatimayum looks at how hospitals can balance infection prevention and sustainability, using effective air filtration.

Shining a light on clinical engineering
Shining a light on clinical engineering

Global Clinical Engineering Day is a worldwide celebration which recognises the contributions of clinical engineers to healthcare and is celebrated on 21 October. In this Q&A, the Chair of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) Clinical Engineering Special Interest Group, Dr. Victoria Kidgell, shares her insights.

Transform care with value-based healthcare
Transform care with value-based healthcare

Value-based healthcare in the NHS aims to reduce unwarranted variations, improve patient outcomes, optimise resource use and allocation, and minimise costs. Mary Muir provides an insight into the key considerations required to ensure equitable and sustainable healthcare, while improving the experience and outcomes for patients.

Advancing point of care testing in women’s health
Advancing point of care testing in women’s health

Martha Mackenzie looks at the history of point of care testing in women’s health and how diagnostics continues to advance and evolve to meet the needs of the female population.

Products

Neonatal brain monitor with Viewlite Software
Neonatal brain monitor with Viewlite Software

A new version of the nëo cerebral function monitor for neonates is available from Central Medical Supplies (CMS).

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Dual-chamber leadless pacemaker launched in the UK
Dual-chamber leadless pacemaker launched in the UK

Abbott will be rolling out its AVEIR dual chamber (DR) leadless pacemaker system across the UK – claimed to be the world's first dual chamber leadless pacing system, which treats people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms.

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Paul Strickland Scanner Centre halves PET-CT scan times, enhancing diagnostic and research capabilities
Paul Strickland Scanner Centre halves PET-CT scan times, enhancing diagnostic and research capabilities

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre has halved PET-CT scan times using a new Biograph Vision 600 from Siemens Healthineers, achieving with one system what previously required two.*

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Patient discharge management system to transform hospital bed management
Patient discharge management system to transform hospital bed management

RFiD Discovery, a leading provider of tracking solutions for healthcare, is excited to announce the launch of its new Patient Discharge Management system.

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