Nursing - News March 31, 2014

New NHS England chief takes over - This Is Lancashire

Simon Stevens, a former private health firm executive, will start his new job as chief executive of NHS England today.

Gauteng doctor, nurses fired - Iol.co.za

"The dismissed staff members include three midwives who neglected a pregnant mother leading her to give birth in a street outside a clinic in the Tshwane district," department spokeswoman Phume Khumalo said on Monday.

Health bosses pledge to stamp out bed blocking - Worcester News

Members of the governing body of the South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group heard about plans to improve patient flow through the county's hospitals at a meeting on Thursday, March 27. There are currently 1,163 people in Worcestershire waiting longer than the NHS-mandated 18 weeks for operations and it is hoped the new plans will help ... (more)

Mental health, ambulance responses and dementia form Healthwatch Norfolk priorities for the year - Eastern Daily Press

A health watchdog has set out its priorities for the coming year, including a focus on mental health services, ambulance responses, and dementia care.

Nursing home administrators won't face charges - The Tribune

Criminal charges have been dismissed against two southern Indiana nursing home administrators accused of failing to investigate a patient's abuse.

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