Transformative ideas for commissioners

"To support the development of the bold and transformative strategic plans, NHS England is developing a series of discussion papers to help commissioners and their partners identify transformative ideas."

A call to action: Achieving parity of esteem; transformative ideas for commissioners
NHS England
February 2014

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The Francis Report: one year on

"Many senior leaders of the acute trusts said that the publication of the Francis Report had prompted them to reflect in greater depth on the quality of care being delivered in their organisations."

The Francis Report: one year on
R Thorlby, J Smith, S Williams, M Dayan
Nuffield Trust
February 2014

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Real teams and their effect on the quality of care in nursing homes

"This study investigates the relationship between teams that meet an academic definition of the team concept and quality of care in nursing homes."

Real teams and their effect on the quality of care in nursing homes
AK Havid, A Skogstad, M Veenstra, TI Romoren
BMC Health Services Research, 2013, 13:499

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Quality improvement and accreditation mechanisms in primary healthcare

"Overall, the quality improvement studies show evidence of varying support and strength of the effects of quality improvement on outcomes in primary healthcare."

Synthesis of quality improvement and accreditation mechanisms in primary healthcare
M O'Beirne, et al.
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement
December 2012

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