Suspension of Quarterly A&E data return
Initial findings, following the closure of the Fundamental Review of Data Returns consultation, suggest that any user needs for the quarterly A&E publication are outweighed by the data burden on the NHS. Pending the conclusion of the review and the publication of the Department's response to the consultation, this return will be suspended from 1st January 2012. In the event that the Department's final response should conclude that this collection should continue, this return will be re-instated. The Department will continue to publish weekly data on A&E attendances and waiting times.
CEM Corporate Plan 2012-2015
The College has published a strategic plan outlining aims and objectives for 2012-2015. We have produced it to share our objectives with our stakeholders. For our Members and Fellows it shows where our main priorities lie. Our other stakeholders such as patients, the public, Department of Health and NHS organisations will also be interested in our priorities.
EM Operational Handbook (Way Ahead) - Highlights
Payments by Results 2012/13
The final 2012-13 Payments by Results package has been published by the Department of Health in England. This comes into effect from 1st April 2012. There are five Emergency care tariffs for services delivered in EDs and minor injury units (MIUs), spread over 11 HRG classifications based on investigation and treatment. In addition, best practice tariffs have been introduced for a number of emergency clinical scenarios. The aim is to promote management of these scenarios on a same day basis in an ambulatory emergency care manner. See Casemix - how your ED is paid for a summary and link to full details
Crowding in the Emergency Department
The College has published this best practice guideline to assist managers and clinicians who are trying to reduce crowding in their hospital Emergency Departments. The guideline explains the causes and consequences of crowding. This guideline offers suggestions to reduce the effects of crowding and improve the safety of an Emergency Department. CEM clinical guidelines
Raising and acting on concerns about patient safety
New guidance from the GMC makes clear that doctors have a duty to act when they believe patient safety is at risk, or when a patient’s care or dignity is being compromised. The guidance explains when doctors need to raise concerns and advises on the help and support available to them, including how to tackle any barriers that they may face.
The Benefits of Consultant Delivered Care
The most comprehensive and focused review into the benefits to patients of consultant delivered medical care has been published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AOMRC).
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