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HQIP supports launch of major healthcare accreditation initiative
Published: 25 Nov 2016
Six resources from the Clinical Service Accreditation Alliance (CSAA) to drive QI as work moves to HQIP
New national COPD primary care report for England shares lessons learnt from Wales
Published: 15 Nov 2016
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a report looking at the clinical effectiveness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care in primary care in England.
World class stroke care is achievable: Latest quarterly Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) results
Published: 14 Nov 2016
The thirteenth report from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) reveals today that 25 stroke services scored an overall ‘A’ score for the quality of care they provide for patients, demonstrating that a world class service is achievable.
Patient First 2016: Full line-up of speakers confirmed for HQIP QI Theatre
Published: 04 Nov 2016
The full line-up of speakers has been revealed for HQIP’s QI Theatre taking place at the 2016 Patient First conference on 22-30 November.
Only 5% of NHS trauma patients receive specialist rehabilitation audit finds
Published: 26 Oct 2016
Significant variations in NHS provision of rehabilitation services for patients recovering from traumatic injury are highlighted in a report published today.
Report highlights increased risk of pregnancy complications for women with diabetes
Published: 20 Oct 2016
Many women with diabetes who become pregnant are at increased risk of complications because of a lack of preparation for pregnancy, according to the National Pregnancy in Diabetes Audit 2015 published today.
New Royal College of Physicians report highlights inconsistencies in diagnosis and management of COPD in Wales
Published: 17 Oct 2016
Today, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) launches the UK’s first ever primary care snapshot audit assessing the clinical effectiveness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care in Wales.
HQIP response to NHS England decision on NAGCAE
Published: 05 Oct 2016
HQIP statement regarding NHS England decision to dissolve NAGCAE.
Suicide increase under crisis services highlights strain on mental health care
Published: 03 Oct 2016
Over 200 suicide deaths per year now occur in patients under mental health crisis teams, three times as many as in in-patients, according to a report by The University of Manchester’s National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCISH).
Audit urges neonatal hospital partnerships following lack of care improvements
Published: 26 Sep 2016
NNAP report urges neonatal units to form local hospital partnerships to reduce variation and drive up standards of care for very sick babies.