Clinical Quality Indicators for Acute Medical Unit
The Clinical Quality Indicators which have been in use by a number of Acute Medical Units since January 2011. Download the full document here.
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More news, statements and updates from the Society for Acute Medicine.
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1,450 patients a day experienced delays of over 12 hours last month – SAM statement (10 September)
Commenting on the release today of the latest NHS performance data, Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “Today’s figures show that 44,951 patients waited more than 12 hours in emergency departments from decision to admit to admission in August, up 25.2% on last year. That means 1,450 patients a day…
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‘NAO’s findings end suggestion marginal A&E improvements are enough’ – SAM president (9 September)
Commenting on the National Audit Office report into NHS A&E performance published today (9 September), Dr Vicky Price, president of the Society for Acute Medicine, said: “The NAO’s findings should end any suggestion that marginal improvements are enough. Patients are still waiting far too long, and progress remains too slow. “The result is greater overcrowding,…
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