The inquiry into failings at Mid Staffordshire Hospital has finally reported. But what might it mean for management within the NHS? We know that some sort of enhanced managerial accountability is on its way. The Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt, wants to consider a range of options, and our discussion paper and consultation on the … Continue reading
The 21st century NHS faces the biggest challenges of a generation. So why are we still using 20th century approaches to healthcare that ignore patients’ assets and 21st century technology? Many reasons – financial flows; disjointed IT; and professional hierarchies. But perhaps the biggest barrier is in our culture – one that we must overcome, … Continue reading
I love Twitter. It’s a fantastic way of listening to the debate and discussion surrounding the NHS – the financial challenge, the need for service change, the implications of innovation and the everyday experiences of NHS staff and managers. I follow a range of people with different political views, I follow nurses, occupational therapists, physios … Continue reading
Being a manager and leader in the ‘new’ NHS will be different. To work, the views of three parties will need to be reconciled into one plan; that of local authorities on the health of their population; the local clinical community on commissioning for outcomes; and the NHS Commissioning Board on delivering the mandate. And all … Continue reading
