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Written by Joan Davis
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009 22:59 |
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Bevan Ward
The May Board Meeting learned that the new Bevan Ward in Hillingdon Hospital will be opened officially by Ann Keen MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health, on Thursday 11th June. This exciting new ward, with all patients in single rooms with en suite facilities, is a national pilot project, so it is to have a ministerial blessing at its opening.
Flu Pandemic
There are no identified swine fever patients in Hillingdon Borough. However, the Hospital and Hillingdon PCT are working well together to update their flu pandemic plans. So far the effects of the H1N1 virus have been generally mild, but it is good to be prepared in case it has a sting in its tail, which could happen.
Foundation Trust Governors
Candidates have now come forward as Governors to represent the South of Hillingdon, so an election is underway. Governors have already been elected for other parts of the Borough.
Infections
No MRSA cases in April or up to 27th May, the day of the Board Meeting, which was encouraging. However, not so the clostridium difficile report, which noted 13 cases in April, the first month of the accounting year. The annual target is a maximum of 127 cases, which is very challenging.
Accident and Emergency target breached
Attendances at A&E rose dramatically in April and only 96.3% of patients were admitted or discharged within four hours of arrival, against a target of 98%. More doctors are being rostered for evening shifts, when the breaches occurred.
Charging dispute with Hillingdon Primary Care Trust
Hillingdon PCT disputed the Hospital Trust’s charges for 2008-2009 on technical grounds and this dispute went to arbitration by NHS London. The PCT claim was upheld. The impact on Hillingdon Hospital in the year 2009-2010 will be an income loss of about £1m.
Joan
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Last Updated on Thursday, 04 June 2009 10:20 |
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