Tagged: Francis report
Mid Staffordshire: we will use the voices of patients to change the NHS, pledges NHS England
NHS England – formerly the NHS Commissioning Board – pledged to use all its powers to ensure that everything the NHS does is driven by the best interests of patients. As the Government published its initial response to the Mid … Read more → – Mid Staffordshire: we will use the voices of patients to change the NHS, pledges NHS England
NHS Commissioning Board discusses actions for the future with Robert Francis
At its Board meeting today, held in public, the NHS Commissioning Board met with Robert Francis to discuss his public inquiry report into Mid Staffordshire and the vital changes that need to be made within the NHS. In his contribution, … Read more → – NHS Commissioning Board discusses actions for the future with Robert Francis
National Advisory Group Members Announced
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh today announced the members of the National Advisory Group which will guide his review into 14 hospitals which have had higher than expected mortality rates. The group will guide the overall review process and advise on … Read more → – National Advisory Group Members Announced
Sir Bruce Keogh announces final list of outliers
On 6 February, in response to a request from the Prime Minister, Sir Bruce Keogh (the Medical Director) announced an investigation into hospitals that are persistent outliers on mortality indicators. Sir Bruce identified an initial list of five organisations that had … Read more → – Sir Bruce Keogh announces final list of outliers
David Nicholson message on the Francis report
The publication of the Francis report into the failures at Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust is an important moment for the NHS. The only acceptable legacy is that the NHS learns and changes. In this video NHS Commissioning Board Chief Executive … Read more → – David Nicholson message on the Francis report
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh to investigate hospital outliers
As announced in today’s Prime Ministerial statement on the Francis Report, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh is to lead an investigation into hospitals that are persistent outliers in hospital performance and provide practical support. Full terms of reference for the investigation, … Read more → – Professor Sir Bruce Keogh to investigate hospital outliers
NHS Commissioning Board promises fundamental change in response to Francis Report
This is a day for the NHS to reflect fully on the harrowing experiences of those personally affected by the failures at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. The NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) takes on a key leadership role in … Read more → – NHS Commissioning Board promises fundamental change in response to Francis Report
