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25 EMERGENCY SERVICES
37 CONFERENCES & EVENTS
11 PATIENT SAFETY
A preview of the Emergency Services Show and Conference 2011, the key event for anyone involved in emergency planning, response or recovery
London & Partners shares its insight into the best activities and events happening in the capital over the festive period
The NHS in Scotland has committed to delivering safe care for every patient through its Scottish Patient Safety Programme – with impressive results to date
13 RECRUITMENT A locum workforce is a crucial component in ensuring that patient care does not suffer as a result of understaffing, urges Ed McRandal from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation
15 STRESS MANAGEMENT Ann McCracken, Chair of the International Stress Management Association, gives advice on how to deal with anxiety and stress caused by today’s pressures
17 ENERGY What sort of financial payback can you expect from implementing energy efficiency measures?
21 FIRE SAFETY The Fire Industry Association’s Graham Ellicot explains the importance of using fire protection companies that are third party certificated
23 EMERGENCY PLANNING
27 SIGNAGE The British Sign & Graphics Association’s David Catanach takes a look at the complexity of wayfinding signage and the need to get it right
30 DATA DESTRUCTION
39 BUILT ENVIRONMENT A review of the Future Health & Care Expo, which explored a wide range of issues around the health and care built environment
41 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
If confidential information is stolen from a health sector organisation, the personal details of patients can be put at risk, writes Russell Harris from the British Security Industry Association
33 FINANCE In today’s tough financial environment, leasing can offer access to an alternative source of finance to purchase much needed medical equipment
34 OBESITY MANAGEMENT Sponsored by Philippa Bromley, head of Independent Living at the Disabled Living Foundation, discusses how the specific handling problems of obese patients will become a necessary part of every carer’s skill base
The Business Continuity Institute looks at the health sector’s progress in embedding business continuity management into mainstream strategic and operational planning
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