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The case for separating ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ facilities
There are arguments for and against splitting hot and cold facilities. How would you decide? This example from a real NHS hospital shows how careful... Watch the video
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The NHS after the election
The General Election is upon us, and on Friday this country may have a new Government. What should the next Health Secretary do with the... Watch the video
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The NHS White Paper
Rob Findlay welcomes the White Paper, and puts a spotlight on the obstacles ahead of it.
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What are the NHS’s objectives?
What are the high-level objectives of the NHS? Not the vision, not the principles, not the detailed targets, but one or more overall objectives that... Watch the video
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What’s all the fuss about control charts?
What is control charting? How does it differ from a straightforward chart of performance over time? Why does it make such a huge difference to... Watch the video
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When would you give up on waiting times?
Managing the 18 week waiting times target directly? That risks a loss of control if the waiting list gets too big and the target becomes... Watch the video
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Why plans are always wrong
Why healthcare planning is never accurate, why we shouldn't worry about it, and why it is still useful.