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As public sector organisations creating an ever-expanding volume of data and face increasing regulatory requirements, the need for stringent records management policies has never been greater. Frank Hopping, Managing Director of Crown Records Management (UK & Ireland) examines what’s at stake and explores how to develop effective procedures.
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In July 2008 the government published the final report of Lord Darzi’s Next Stage Review, High Quality Healthcare for All, which spelt out a long term vision of an NHS that is high quality, personalised and clinically led. With public finances now under pressure, the Department of Health’s clear policy position is that high quality, safe care is cost effective and can deliver efficiency savings.
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Gail Franks is managing director of Summersault Communications, the employee and customer communication specialist whose clients include Danone, Lincolnshire County Council, Severn Trent Water and Siemens.
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More than 80% of public sector organisations believe skills shortages in their organisation would be best filled by private sector workers, according to a new survey from leading recruitment company Hays. Employers based across public services divisions including education, central and local government, housing, the NHS, charities and not-for-profit stressed concern about lack of commercial talent, while 47% of respondents said there are widespread skill shortages generally and this needs to be addressed in order for quality services to be delivered.
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‘CIPD research clearly shows that engaged employees perform better and are less likely to be absent or quit’, says John Sylvester, executive director of performance improvement company P&MM and head of its Motivation Division. He continues: ‘The public sector in particular tends to see higher levels of staff turnover and, with the cost of recruitment at around £7,750 per position (and even more for managers), it makes financial sense to invest in employee engagement.’
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A new report published by the Pharmacy Practice Research Trust (The Trust) suggests that care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia needs to be more holistic in its approach, and that the assessment tools used for treatment options are not sensitive enough.
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Sussex Health Informatics Service (HIS) plays a crucial role in the management and implementation of projects that form part of the National Programme for IT (NPfIT). It is responsible for the Sussex Community of Interest Network (COIN). The COIN has been set up to provide a single, secure private network. It connects over 200 sites, including five acute-care hospitals, connecting 25,000 users from 11 different organisations to critical applications and databases.
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