Many people with severe illness are at risk from an unrecognised complication - malnutrition, which can seriously delay the recovery from medical and surgical disorders, and can even be life-threatening. Evidence in this report shows the clinical and financial benefits which can result from better diagnosis and treatment of malnutrition. ...
It is widely believed that homeless people place considerable demands on emergency hospital services, but quantifying this in a systematic way has proved difficult. The primary purpose of this paper is to develop a better empirical understanding of the nature and extent of unplanned admissions to acute hospitals in London ...
This item provides information and advice for members of steering groups responsible for implementing organisational audit. From joining the programme to assessing the surveyors' recommendations, this booklet clarifies the whole process and explains how it's done.
This is the questionnaire produced for a Travelling Fellowship report which examines the American hospital estate function. With the new and more commercially-based system of operation for the NHS introduced by the White Paper 'Working for Patients', it seemed appropriate that a close examination should be made of the American ...
This Travelling Fellowship report examines the American hospital estate function. With the new and more commercially-based system of operation for the NHS introduced by the White Paper 'Working for Patients', it seemed appropriate that a close examination should be made of the American model by estates staff.
This is the bibliography of a King's Fund Travelling Fellowship report which examines the American hospital estate function. With the new and more commercially-based system of operation for the NHS introduced by the White Paper 'Working for Patients', it seemed appropriate that a close examination should be made of the ...
The paper summarises recent literature giving an economic perspective on acute hospitals. The issues discussed include: the optimal size of a hospital; the role of the hospital in relation to other suppliers; cost containment and productivity; and the scope for cost reduction.
The purpose of this manual is to provide a comprehensive set of organisational standards covering the major aspects of an acute general hospital. This will form the basis of a professional peer review (the survey) the aim of which is to support the staff of hospitals in the provision of ...
Compiled with the advice and support of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Royal College of Physicians of London, and the Medical Defence Union, the objective of the booklet is to provide an explanation of audit and examples of work currently being undertaken, and to provide a guide ...
These guidelines have been compiled in response to an assessed need from hospitals for help with commissioning arts and artists. It is divided into seven chapters and includes guidance on the need for a committee; choosing a site; the commissioning process; fundraising. Its recommendations are based on 10 years of ...