Spending Challenge

The Spending Challenge is an open invitation for public sector workers to contribute to the government’s Spending Review, helping to rethink public services to deliver more for less. It’s open initially to public sector workers between now and July 8th, when it will be opened to the wider public.
The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have committed that the government will look at every single idea that comes in. All the suggestions will be considered by a team of officials at the heart of government. The final Spending Review, which will set out detailed spending plans for all government departments, will be published on October 20th.
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Survey of access to online information and information sharing within the NHS

The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement has asked the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) to carry out research to find out whether people working in the NHS would be in favour of development of an online 'ideas channel' to facilitate the sharing of ideas and good practices. As part of this work IES is conducting an online survey to help understand staff views about this. Click here for further information and to take part in the survey!

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HealthCom’10 to take place in France

The twelth International Conference on e-Health networking, application and services, HealthCom ’10, will be held in Lyon, France at the beginning of July.
The conference aims to bring together clinicians, hospital administrators, IT professionals, researchers, healthcare system suppliers and consultants from across the world to collaborate, discuss health IT solutions and exchange ideas.
The conference, which will run from 1-3 July 2010, will provide a forum for discussions on e-Health projects supported by world bodies such as ITU, WHO and the EU, including FP6 and FP7 European projects. Click here for further information.

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How are you using social marketing to improve health and well-being?

Social marketing has become an important tactic for the NHS to get public health messages across more effectively and influence behaviour change.

What innovative and intelligence-led approaches has your trust taken to improve the spread of NHS information and enable result-driven interventions? How have you deployed digital technology and social media to engage the public in your campaigns?

Health Exec TV want to promote your stories or existing videos in their programme to showcase best practice examples to a national healthcare community.

Simply email geraldine.price@hetvonline.com with a brief outline of your work

Your stories might include, but are not restricted to:
• Targeted advertising campaigns
• Digital information kiosks
• SMS services
• Social media


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Experience Based Design workshop for NHS staff

The ebd approach (experience based design) is an exciting new way of bringing patients and staff together to share the role of improving care and re-designing services. It is being developed by the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement as a way of helping frontline NHS teams make the improvements their patients really want.
You have the opportunity to learn about the ebd approach through a one day workshop covering the essential aspects on 23 June from 9.30am until 3.30pm at the University of Warwick campus in Coventry. The event is open to NHS staff only. Click here for more details.

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QIPP and Establishing the Evidence project

The QIPP collection on NHS Evidence brings together 70 examples of quality and productivity in one place to support widespread adoption and to help others deliver successful improvements without having to re-invent the wheel. NHS Evidence is now calling for new examples would like to encourage you to get involved.
There is a new form, together with a user guide setting out the level of detail required on productivity, quality, implementation and effectiveness. Email your submission by 18 June 2010.

The QIPP collection will be re-launched this summer.

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Innovations in Healthcare - now recruiting

The NHS Institute's Board Development team is currently recruiting to Innovations in Healthcare - a nine month programme designed for senior multidisciplinary teams to tackle an important local problem relating to QIPP through facilitated action learning from our American partners and the NHS Institute. Click here for further information and to apply.

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Health Impact assessment training course

IMPACT, the International Health Assessment Consortium is running a training course from 14 - 18 June 2010 at the University of Liverpool. This course is aimed at all those whose current and future work is likely to require an understanding of the theory and practice of health impact assessment, for both commissioners and practitioners. For more details visit their website at http://www.healthimpactassessment.co.uk/ or emailmailto:impact@liv.ac.uk

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Join the team - NHS Evidence

NHS Evidence are currently looking for new members to join the NHS Evidence Advisory Committee to replace those whose terms have come to an end.
The Advisory Committee is central to the decision making process for the NHS Evidence Accreditation Scheme, which recognises high standards in the production of guidance. Processes which have reached the highest standards are awarded the NHS Evidence Accreditation Mark, which can be displayed on the relevant guidance as a quality standard.
Applications for committee members are welcomed from enthusiastic individuals with expertise in relevant areas of work such as research and methodology and who are potential users of NHS Evidence services such as clinicians, social care professionals and lay representatives.

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Innovations Competition 2010

The Yorkshire & Humber NHS Innovation Awards & Showcase 2010 aims to identify individuals and teams working for the NHS whose ideas or inventions have directly led to or could lead to improvements in patient care and must be capable of being scaled up for wider implementation across the NHS.

The competition is open to all NHS staff in the Yorkshire and Humber region (individuals and teams) or anyone working with an NHS employee in this area.

Closing Date: 5pm on Friday, 26th February 2010

For further information and submitting your entries go to the website

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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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IHI and JAMA Announce Author and Article for the October 21st Call

Dr. Barbara Slade MD, MS, author of Postlicensure Safety Surveillance for Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Recombinant Vaccine Joins the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time for “Author in the Room,” an interactive conference call aimed at closing the gap between knowledge – what is published in an article - and action – how much of this knowledge is put into practice to improve care. The interactive call will help readers consider the implications of the study results for improving their practice. To read more and access this month's article, click here.

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Lean Healthcare Academy - Annual Exhibition & Awards 2009

The 2nd Annual Lean Healthcare Academy - Exhibition and Awards is being held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on the 12th November 2009. Following on from last years success, this year will bring you more opportunities to network, more opportunities to see and share best practice, more opportunities to win an award and more opportunities to bring real time and cost benefits to your organisation. It truly is the essential Healthcare event of 2009. Click here for further details.

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The Search is on for the Top Ten High Impact Actions for Nursing & Midwifery

A search is on for the Top Ten High Impact Actions for Nursing and Midwifery. NHS Live know that you are likely to be involved in innovative projects that improve the quality of care for patients and reduce costs. If you are a nurse or midwife, NHS Live want you to let your colleagues know about your improvement so that they can do it too! If you aren’t, but you know of some fantastic improvements being made by nursing and midwifery colleagues, please forward this on to them. This is joint initiative by the Department of Health, the Royal College of Midwives, the Royal College of Nursing, the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement. It is looking for changes that you have already made within your organisation that have improved quality for patients and reduced costs that, if replicated nationally, would have a huge impact on the quality and cost of patient care. The top ten actions selected will be announced at the CNO’s conference on 11 November. Click here for further information.

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IHI Webinar - Is your Emergency Department Ready for H1N1?

According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, “No emergency department is exempt from the risk of an H1N1 outbreak. Emergency departments could see 150% of normal volume of respiratory complaints.” How can your emergency department prepare to meet this surge in demand in the coming months – and meet these three goals at once:
Rapidly identifying and treating infected patients; Protecting others in the ED from being exposed; and Optimizing the use of staff and space to meet this extraordinary demand.
To help you develop a standardized operational approach to both manage flow and maintain patient safety, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is offering Is Your Emergency Department Ready for H1N1? This 90-minute webinar is designed to teach you how to optimize patient flow and maximize your existing staffing and space in order to manage your ED effectively during its busiest times.
This webinar will be offered on two separate dates; you can enroll for a session on October 1 or October 15.For more information about this program, or to enroll, please click here.

Pride and Joy in Work: Thriving in Turbulent Times

With internal and external pressures increasing daily, how do you keep your staff happy, engaged, and in the proper frame of mind to provide the best care possible? Workers under extreme stress often suffer from forgetfulness, frustration, anxiety, and anger – all of which can lead to errors in patient care and high employee turnover.
There are ways to instill or recapture a sense of pride and joy in work, even in the most difficult of times. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is pleased to offer a new Web&ACTION titled, Pride and Joy in Work – Thriving in Turbulent Times. In three web-based sessions, this program will present you with researched evidence, case studies, and proven tools to help your workforce not only persevere but truly thrive in any environment. For more information about this program, or to enroll, please click here.

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Healthcare 100: mark your calendar

The 1st October will see this year's Healthcare 100 open for registrations. Ensure you register on the 1st OCtober to benchmark your employment practices, celebrate your staff engagement and raise your recruitment profile.
The best employers get the best staff and the Healthcare 100 survey allows you to prove how good you are.
For more information email laura.dalton@emap.com

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HOPE European Exchange Programme

The HOPE European Exchange Programme offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals. Aimed at managers and clinicians who also have a managerial role, participants will see how another healthcare system is structured and identify good practice.
For further information about participating or acting as a host organisation please contact leadership@institute.nhs.uk or visit the website www.hope.be.

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Vacancies for NHS commissioners on new Medical Technologies Advisory Committee at NICE

There are currently vacancies on the Medical Technologies Advisory Committee – a new independent NICE Advisory Committee that will support the work of the Evaluation Pathway Programme for innovative medical technologies. There is a particular need for members with NHS commissioning experience. Further details and a role description are available here.
The closing date for applications is Monday 14 September.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information. Please do not hesitate to Kirstie Clegg tel: 0161 219 3801 for further information.

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Call for expressions of interest in participating in 4 national technology adoption pilots

This is an invitation to apply to participate in 4 national pilots to support the adoption of technology in the NHS. The 4 technologies include: Ambulance Information System, Echo Scanner for Liver Fibrosis using Elastography, Ioflupane I123 (DatSCAN for the diagnosis of dementia with Lewy Bodies), Midstream Urine Collection Device.
Participating NHS Trusts and PCTs have the opportunity to support the implementation of a clinically proven healthcare technology into their organisation and work with NTAC to assess the adoption and integration issues of the technology. At the end of each project a "How to why to Guide" will be produced to support, where appropriate the wider adoption of the technology across the NHS. Launch Date: 29 June 2009, Closing Date: 7 Sept 2009
Please click here for information
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