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Importance of good governance

5 reasons why quality improvement is important in healthcare

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Why does quality improvement matter? It is crucial to understand why quality improvement is important in healthcare because of the vital role it plays in all aspects of service provision. From improved patient outcomes and satisfaction, to increased efficiency and compliance with regulations, quality improvement in healthcare benefits everyone involved. By implementing a quality improvement …

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Practising privileges in private healthcare and its uber-style safety

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What are practising privileges? A practising privilege is the ‘licence’ agreed between individual medical professionals and a private healthcare provider. In effect, they set out the clinician’s offer, such as the range of surgery they are competent to perform. It is clear that governance of practising privileges is a major risk.   As self-employed contractors, …

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The Paterson Inquiry report – what it means for patient safety

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What does the Paterson inquiry mean for independent healthcare? The Paterson Inquiry report was a damning indictment of the independent healthcare sector in the UK. The inquiry examined a wide range of accountability and responsibility issues following the conviction of rogue surgeon Ian Paterson for 15 years in 2017, later increased to 20 years, by …

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