Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Quality Account 2016-2017
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Quality account 2016-2017
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Quality account 2016-2017
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A&E (ED)<br />
NGH received the most favourable scores within the region.<br />
The <strong>Quality</strong> Improvement team have supported the A&E to identify three primary<br />
drivers to support make further improvements in line with the aims described above :<br />
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Improvement in the designated paediatric area to ensure 100% of children<br />
will receive a rapid assessment when clinically appropriate. (4 secondary<br />
drivers)<br />
100% of patients will attend A&E clinical observation area adhering to the<br />
<strong>Trust</strong> and departmental policy (3 secondary drivers)<br />
25% increase in the number of staff who have a favourable opinion of the<br />
work culture in A&E (6 primary drivers)<br />
Maternity<br />
The maternity team have identified two major work streams that will be led by<br />
community and hospital based midwives.<br />
The teams have identified the following areas for improvement :<br />
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An improved, transparent reporting culture (non-punitive response to errors)<br />
Increased senior management visibility<br />
Improved support and appreciate of staff<br />
Improved internal communication<br />
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