Ekahau Inc., the worldwide leader in high performance Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), announced that it is introducing a Wi-Fi Hand Hygiene Monitoring solution that automatically monitors hand hygiene of employees in the healthcare facilities to prevent the spread … Continue reading →
Delayed discharges from Scottish hospitals are on the increase, according to new figures. Official statistics show there were 168 patients waiting six weeks or more to be discharged in January. This compares to 128 at the October census, and 83 … Continue reading →
Ideas on delivering health care in remote and rural communities in Scotland have been tested in Australia. The two-year Remote Service Futures Project has been completed by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and NHS Highland. It looked … Continue reading →
HELEN PUTTICK HEALTH CORRESPONDENT 18 Feb 2011 SENIOR health service staff are calling for a radical shake-up of hospital services and a rethink of waiting time targets as budget cuts bite. In a hard-hitting report being sent to Health Secretary … Continue reading →
Doctor banks aim to cut NHS Scotland costs A nursing bank has already saved millions of pounds in agency costs A system of doctor banks is to be introduced in Scotland in an effort to cut the amount spent on … Continue reading →
Computers moove with the times at Ninewells Hospital Two COWs caused quite a “steer” when they appeared on a Ninewells Hospital ward on Tuesday. By Marjory Inglis Published in the Courier : 09.02.11 The computers on wheels (COWs) will allow medical staff … Continue reading →
Remote capture of health information from the home can save NHS millions and improve quality of life for people with long-term chronic conditions, says new report “Healthcare without walls – a framework for delivering telehealth at scale.” Urgent government action … Continue reading →