All UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS TRUST articles – Page 9
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HSJ LocalDirector referred to CQC after trust investigation
An NHS director who agreed an “irregular” payoff deal with a Morecambe Bay midwife has been referred to the CQC by his trust following an investigation.
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HSJ KnowledgeHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2017: Patient Safety in Maternity and Midwifery Services
Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust: Patient Safety in Maternity and Midwifery Services
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HSJ KnowledgeTop chief executives roundtable, part two: questions of quality
In the second part of our roundtable, our panellists debated sustainability, social media, the demise of heroic leadership and the changing nature of the job
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HSJ KnowledgeTop chief executives roundtable, part one: dilemmas of CQC scrutiny
Exploring the relationship and contradictions between the Care Quality’s Commission’s verdicts and the quality of the people who lead the inspected organisations
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NewsRichards: Good leaders and staff engagement improve care despite pay restraint
Professor Sir Mike Richards says staff must be “properly rewarded” Sir Mike says CQC report proves “cultural change” can happen quickly if trusts listen to staff Some trusts “undoubtedly” need capital investment but finances and quality can improve under good leadership, he says Sir Mike Richards has said ...
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HSJ LocalSpecial measures trust brings in Morecambe Bay to tackle maternity concerns
Trust served with CQC warning notice over maternity services Requirement notice served to address ‘staff competencies’ over CTG Trust supported by Morecambe Bay to improve maternity care A trust in special measures is working with Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust to improve its maternity services after regulators raised the ...
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NewsHSJ Value in Healthcare Awards 2017: Improving the Value of Diagnostic Services
Homerton University Foundation Trust: Locomotor Service
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HSJ LocalHospital director resigns amid 'irregular' payoff deal scrutiny
Roger Wilson, HR director at Warrington and Halton Hospitals Foundation Trust, has resigned He signed a deal with Morecambe Bay midwife which allowed her to avoid misconduct investigation Mr Wilson’s resignation comes ahead of trust investigation into “irregular” payoff deal A hospital director who is under scrutiny for ...
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NewsUpdated: 48 trusts hit by ransomware attack
Multiple hospital trusts and other NHS organisations are suffering significant IT systems problems following a major ransomware attack.
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NewsExclusive: Treasury funding fears derail medical examiner launch
Funding fears over medical examiner fees have delayed launch A national medical examiner service was first recommended by the Shipman inquiry Department of Health says it is committed to launching medical examiners Plans for a national rollout of independent medical examiners next year has been abandoned by ministers ...
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: The unproven case for extended GP access
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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HSJ LocalEx-Morecambe Bay HR director suspended from his current role
NHS director who agreed “irregular” exit deal for Morecambe Bay midwife suspended from current role Mr Wilson has been suspended pending investigations into his actions The deal allowed midwife to leave without facing investigation An NHS director who agreed an “irregular” exit deal for a senior midwife ...
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CommentMorecambe Bay two years on: great progress alongside great gaps
Many positive changes have been made at the trust but many of the inquiry’s recommendations remain worryingly unaddressed, write Bill Kirkup and James Titcombe
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CommentHospital turnarounds offer a glimmer of light amid NHS gloom
In the face of major challenges, success stories offer valuable insight into achievable goals, and deliver important benefits to patients and staff alike
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NewsRegulator to be investigated over handling of care scandal
Jeremy Hunt has today ordered an investigation into the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s handling of the Morecambe Bay care scandal.
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HSJ LocalEight CCGs could be 'taken over' under council proposals
PwC report proposes “integrated commissioning authority” to hold a single budget in Lancashire Also suggests social care and public health provision should transfer to NHS trusts, creating five integrated care providers described as “wellbeing corporations” Senior NHS sources in the region told HSJ it appears to set out a ...
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HSJ Local'Determined' Morecambe Bay rated good
A trust that exited special measures in 2015 and was at the centre of a high profile maternity care scandal has now been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
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HSJ LocalRegulator's handling of Morecambe Bay scandal to be reviewed
NMC announces review of how it dealt with the Morecambe Bay care scandal Decision follows concerns over its handling of investigations and pressure from DH NMC chief executive says she is determined to “learn lessons” An independent review into the handling of the Morecambe Bay care scandal by ...
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HSJ LocalTrust director faces CQC review after 'irregular' payoff deal
Roger Wilson signed the exit deal for Jeanette Parkinson in 2012 A review of the deal found the senior midwife had been “significantly overpaid” Mr Wilson denies any “impropriety” and CQC panel will now consider the case An NHS director who agreed an “irregular” exit payment for a ...
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NewsExclusive: Leaked STP calls for £160m for hospital services shake-up
Health leaders in Lancashire and south Cumbria believe £160m is required over the next two financial years to deliver key changes to NHS services, according to a leaked draft of the region’s sustainability and transformation plan.