Improving NHS productivity with the Horizon Enterprise Visibility tool

Improving productivity and performance and improving patient care is central to the future of the NHS. As NHS trusts face increasingly austere cost efficiency measures over the coming years, anything that helps them reduce long term cost, increase the efficiency and productivity of clinical staff and improve the quality of patient care can only be welcomed.
At Walsall Hospitals Trust in the Midlands and at London’s Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust, a new display system that gives staff access to real time data showing patient, bed and ward information is having such an effect. Click here to find out more

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Cancer Care Congress - 15th & 16th September 2010

Cancer Care Congress produced by HSJ and Nursing Times, will be a premier gathering of the UK Health’s leading cancer policy makers and practitioners.
Click here for further information and to register to attend.

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Fundamentals of the NHS - HSJ Conference

Does the rapidly changing world of the NHS leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need a solid introduction or an up-to-the-minute refresher to firmly underpin your understanding of all the recent policy changes, reforms and agendas? Whether new to the world of the NHS or simply in need of clarification over recent advancements - this essential Health Service Journal learning forum provides a whistle-stop tour of where the NHS is now and where it is heading in the future. This indispensable event being held on 25th November in Manchester, will provide you with a confident understanding of the NHS in order to maximise your role within the NHS, improve relationships with your NHS partners, or capitalise on business development opportunities. Click here for further details.

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Conference - Fundamentals of the NHS

Does the rapidly changing world of the NHS leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need a solid introduction or an up-to-the-minute refresher to firmly underpin your understanding of all the recent policy changes, reforms and agendas? This conference from HSJ may help it provides a whistle-stop tour of where the NHS is now and where it is heading in the future. The conference is being held on 25th November 2009 in Manchester. Click here for further information and to book your place.

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COMING SOON: Right Care, Right Place, Right Time Online Masterclass

Do you have the right level of care in the community? Find out how to do it at HSJ’s free online masterclass.
When: LIVE on 22nd September 2009 at 9.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Free
Where: Your PC
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HSJ Conference - Commissioning and Delivering Integrated Care 8th October 2009

HSJ are delighted to announce their commissioning and delivering intergrated care conference on 8th October 2009 in London. This important national conference, is the next in their series of not-to-be-missed World Class Commissioning events. This day has been specifically designed to provide direction, drive-up integrated commissioning competencies and explore models of best-practice. Click here for further information and to book your place.
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HSJ - Achieve Excellence in NHS Procurement Conference

This essential conference from the Health Service Journal will enable you to get up to date with all the latest developments to help you maintain cash releasing savings in the traditional arena of purchasing and supplies; as well as maximise the role of procurement within the commissioning cycle. For further information and to book your place click here.

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HSJ - Clinical Coding Conference 18th June 2009

This conference is an essential opportunity for all clinical coders and their managers to come together and hear all the latest developments around classification systems, national audit and HRGs. High-level debate and sharing of best practice sessions will also enable delegates to benchmark with peers from across the country. Why not click here for further information.

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HSJ Awards 2009 are now open for entries

The HSJ awards 2009 are your chance to be recognised for all your hard work in raising the standard of healthcare in the UK.
With 17 categories the HSJ Awards address all areas of healthcare and ensures recognition of the achievements made by individuals, teams and organisations. So why not click here and enter now! Deadline for enries is the 3rd July 2009. The awards ceremony will be held on 30th November 2009 at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London.

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Health Service Journal and Nursing Times - Survey on nutritional care and management in the NHS

Sister magazines Health Service Journal and Nursing Times are carrying out a survey on nutritional care and management in the NHS.
They are researching the progress made since the first national plan for improving nutritional care was launched by the Department of Health in October 2007 and would really appreciate it if you could take five minutes to answer a few, short questions. The survey will close this Monday at 5.30pm and the results will be published in the magazines and websites.
If you haven't already entered the survey, please click here to have your say

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Advancing Stroke Services Conference

Improving the outcomes for stroke sufferers is a key priority for the NHS and a challenge for every stroke service in the UK. HSJ is providing this opportunity for you to attend this important conference to benchmark improvements to your services, learn from UK wide innovation, and share best practice. The conference is being held on 19th May 2009, why not click here for further information and to book your place!

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HSJ Quality Improvement Online Seminar

Substantial challenges lie ahead in the NHS. This HSJ online seminar has been tailored to help you provide quality services and experiences, and to effectively demonstrate that you are doing so. Interact in real-time with our panel of expert speakers who will tackle your concerns and ensure you are ready to deliver quality services. This free online seminar is taking place on 14 May 2009 at 9.30am, register now!

Clinical Coding Best Practice Forum 2009

Health Service Journal is delighted to present its fourth annual Clinical Coding Best Practice Forum. This must-attend event is an essential opportunity for all clinical coders and their managers to come together and hear all the latest developments around classification systems, national audit and HRGs. Its taking place on 17th June 2009 in central London, click here for further information and to book your place.

Fundamentals of Commissioning - HSJ Conference

HSJ is delighted to present this essential learning forum to help all NHS colleagues, partners and suppliers to grasp the ins an outs of NHS commissioning. Ensure you know your PBC from your WCC, and really understand what commissioners are looking for and how they make their decisions. Book your place or download the brouchure for further information.

Patient Safety Congress 2009

HSJ and the Nursing TImes have teamed up with the National Patient Safety Agency, the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, the Health Foundation, the Department of Heath HCAI and Cleanliness Division and NHS Connecting for Health.

This year's event is about providing the clear evidence and practical guidance needed to deliver real improvements. It is a unique opportunity to learn from the best examples in the UK, Europe and across the world, and to share their experiences of improving patient safety.

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Clinical Leaders Section - new on HSJ website

This new section for clinical leaders will bring together the clinicians who influence and aspire to influence how the NHS is managed. It offers news, information and analysis, as well as a forum where clinical leaders can discuss and debate the most important clinical challenges in policy and discuss the evolving relationship between managers and clinical professionals.

2008 HSJ awards LAUNCHED

The HSJ Awards aim to celebrate and reward every aspect of healthcare management: acute services, primary care, public health, chronic disease, mental health and many more. Almost every relevant discipline from IT to patient safety is represented and entries come from all over the UK. This year they have created three new categories in the form of World Class Commissioning, Workforce Development and Best Social Marketing Project, to represent the shift in NHS priorities. To find out more or to enter an award, click here. Closing date 27th June 2008.