RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES

Implementing an in situ test to detect residual proteins on surgical instruments

Robbie Cormie, Decontamination Lead at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, explains why and how his department has adopted an in situ test for detecting proteins on surgical instruments.

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/ Jun 14, 2018

Embracing the digital revolution

The movement towards a greater reliance upon machine learning, artificial intelligence(AI) and digital technology as diagnostic tools is one that is poised to have a significant impact on UK Trusts. The Clinical Services Journal explores the diverse ways organisations are making the most of these new technologies.

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/ Jun 06, 2018

Accelerating research into clinical practice

Dr Richard Deed, service delivery lead for Health Innovation Manchester, and technology director at NHS innovation specialist, TRUSTECH, looks into Greater Manchester’s thriving health industry and why it is uniquely placed to lead the way.

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/ Jun 06, 2018

Safeguarding children via connectivity

Accredited by NHS Digital, InterSystems has been working with NHS Trusts to enable streamlined adoption of Child Protection Information Sharing.

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/ Jun 06, 2018

UK clinician helps create scalp cooling registry

A comprehensive database will track and record patient experience of scalp cooling,inaneffort toreduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

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/ Jun 05, 2018

How and why we need to improve continence care

Around six million people in the UK experience continence issues to some degree, making it an important factor for quality of life and a significant health issue for the NHS.

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/ Jun 05, 2018

Alcohol gels: the end of an era?

Dr Andrew Kemp PhD (Bio), Dr Vanessa Hodgkinson MBBS, BSc, FRCA, FFPMRCA and Miss A Bugg MSc (Microbiology) take a retrospective and prospective view of the use of alcohol gels as hand sanitisers in healthcare.

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/ Jun 04, 2018

Bacteria: The second line of defence

Hygiene and cleaning protocols will always be the first line of defence in healthcare environments. However, Addmaster’s Karl Shaw believes in an ever-changing system, it is important to look at the whole picture and identify what other cost effective options can be put in place to reduce the risk of surface contamination.

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/ Jun 04, 2018

Endoscopy debate: Cartel or compliance?

The Central Sterilising Club’s Annual Scientific Meeting provided delegates with a unique opportunity to view a discussion on endoscopy decontamination – and whether there is a ‘chemistry cartel’. The Clinical Services Journal now offers you the opportunity to read both sides of the argument and to take part in this debate.

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/ Jun 04, 2018

To BI or not to BI? That is the question…

There are a number of ways to monitor the sterilisation process to ensure that it is successful. The two principal methods used are biological and parametric monitoring. Richard Bancroft, science & technical director at STERIS Corporation explores the pros and cons of each method.

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/ Jun 04, 2018

Changing the medication culture

Dipak Duggal, MRPharms, MBA, director global solutions & marketing at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Dispensing Hospital International, shares his unique insights into solutions to reduce medication errors.

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/ Jun 04, 2018

Water purification: A new beginning

The water quality demanded by the HTM standards is ever more demanding and staff at Southampton General Hospital decided it was time to replace their aging water treatment systems. Bradley Unwin, MIDSc EngTech, business development manager at water treatment specialist Lubron Water, explains how this was achieved.

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/ Jun 04, 2018

A question of connectivity

On 26 April, medical equipment healthcare professionals assembled at the Milton Keynes DoubleTree Hilton Hotel for the ninth EBME Innovations Seminar. A lively series of talks highlighted the importance of sensible healthcare technology management by using technology to improve patient outcomes.

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/ Jun 04, 2018

Medication errors: reducing the harm

Kate Woodhead RGN, DMS and CSJ editor Chris Shaw explore why extra vigilance is required to ensure Trusts are not making simple medication errors.

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/ Jun 01, 2018

Regulations and the role of the MHRA

Rebecca Flint, Devices patient safety manager at The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, provides an overview of the medical device directives and regulations, as well as insight into the role of MHRA.

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/ Jun 01, 2018

Making an impact on the world of autism

Raj Purewal, business development and partnerships director at NHS innovation specialist, Trustech, shares his insight into how three clinical psychologists – turned entrepreneurs –are making an impact on the world of autism.

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/ May 18, 2018

Nanotech vs antibiotic resistance

A new ‘nanotech’ could provide a unique solution to the global antimicrobial resistance crisis. The Clinical Services Journal speaks to AGA Nanotech, to find outmore.

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/ May 18, 2018

Endoscopy: Mobile healthcare units in action

Steven Peak, delivery and development director and Steve Clayton, clinical contracts manager and authorised person (D) at Vanguard Healthcare Solutions, discuss delivering endoscopy services to meet the demands of today and the challenges of tomorrow.

Features

/ May 18, 2018

Sepsis: A quality improvement methodology

At this year’s Sepsis Unplugged conference Rhiannon Follett, quality improvement manager, quality and safety team at Great Ormond Street Hospital, discussed a specialist programme designed to address the treatment of sepsis in children.

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/ May 11, 2018

Driving improvement in CHD care

NHS England is implementing stringent standards in a bid to ensure patients with congenital heart disease receive the best possible care. What impact will this have on specialist care for children with heart disease?

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/ May 11, 2018

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