Archive for General news
Updated response to global IT outage – 22 July
Source: NHS England 22.7.24 An NHS spokesperson said: “Systems are now back online, and patients with an NHS appointment this week should continue to attend unless told not to. “Thanks...
Response to global IT outage
Source: NHS England 19.7.24 An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system, which is...
Whooping cough vaccination
Source: NHS England 19.7.24 Pertussis cases continue to rise rapidly and sadly there have been 9 infant deaths since the current outbreak began in November last year. The NHS is...
Online Tour
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The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update 2023-Designated Bodies
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Designated bodies The role of the controlled drugs accountable officer Visibility of the controlled drugs accountable officer (CDAO) is important because it can help to encourage...
The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update 2023
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Learning from incidents When we speak with organisations about medicines incidents, we focus on understanding the circumstances surrounding them and what has been done to investigate,...
Reflecting on the Shipman and Gosport inquiries and risks in current practice
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Next year will mark 20 years since the publication of the final report of the Shipman Inquiry. Since the reports were published, we have seen a significant...
Amended flu specifications following amendment to flu letter
Source: NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 11 July 2024 An amendment was made to the National Flu Immunisation Programme 2024-2025 letter on 18 June 2024, due to the recombinant...
How to align capacity with demand in general practice
Source: NHS England 8.5.24 This guide will help practices measure and understand daily patterns of patient contacts and type of need in order to forecast how much and what type...
Controlled Drug Standard Operating Procedures
Controlled Drugs Management! Controlled Drug Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure you remain compliant with the latest regulations and best practices. The Care Quality...
Category M Analysis
The July Quarter Category M prices have been published and there is one product taken out of Category M, Glycerol suppositories, and there are 7 products added to Category M...
Effective Time Management Tips for Dispensary Managers
By Kirstye Todd, Dispex Tutor Your role as a dispensary manager is multifaceted and demanding, requiring you to juggle dispensing, patient care, staff management, inventory control, and administrative duties. Efficient...
