Performance news as part of press releases http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/feeds/performance-news.rss An independent national survey has shown that the care provided to patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals has continued to improve over the past year, with patients saying they receive a high level of care in areas that are clean and tidy, and that our doctors and nurses work well together. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/wtM0dfla3ow/ 28208 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120427000000 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:01 GMT 20120427132501 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:16:07 GMT 2012050112121607 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/hospitals-score-well-in-national-inpatient-survey/ The A&E departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals were busier than ever during 2011-12, with over 137,000 patients seen and treated during the year - that's an average of 374 patients every single day. 3,497 extra patients attended the two A&Es during the year, which is 2.6% more than 2010-11, when 133,597 were treated. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/99FBOhdFzGU/ 27994 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120417030000 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:11:07 GMT 20120417131107 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:13:15 GMT 2012050112121315 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/april-2012/one-patient-every-four-minutes-ae-units-mark-busiest-ever-year/ The catering team at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals received a prestigious Good Food on the Public Plate award on Thursday (15 March), in recognition of their commitment to serving healthy and sustainable meals to patients, staff and visitors in the hospitals' restaurants. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/PeB33G5R174/ 27682 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120322000000 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:09:45 GMT 20120322170945 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:55:15 GMT 201204161755515 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/march-2012/good-for-our-patients-good-for-the-planet-hospital-meals-win-london-award/ St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children have passed a review undertaken by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission with flying colours. The review, which was published yesterday, shows that during three unannounced inspections of the hospitals, the CQC found that patients were respected and involved in their care, that patients were given safe and appropriate treatment and that the food and drink provided for patients met their dietary needs. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ZNlbxq9YpVM/ 27266 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120213020000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:47:33 GMT 20120213124733 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:01:04 GMT 201203011750104 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/st-helier-given-clean-bill-of-health-by-health-watchdog/ Midwives, nurses, doctors and support staff in the maternity units at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals were celebrating last week (9 February 2012) after learning that they had achieved key safety standards in the way that they deliver care to parents-to-be. The Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts has awarded both units the level 2 standard, which indicates that patients can expect to receive a high level of care in a safe environment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/mIpDGjRRawg/ 27265 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120213000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:40:54 GMT 20120213124054 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:40 GMT 201203011750040 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/february-2012/trusts-maternity-units-meeting-high-safety-standards/ As part of a drive to encourage more patients to give feedback about the care they receive at our hospitals, we have today (9 January 2012) started to publish our latest ratings from the national NHS Choices website on our own website. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-hxERcfVim0/ 26813 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120109000000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:34:02 GMT 20120109103402 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:17:06 GMT 2012020110101706 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2012/january-2012/hospital-patient-ratings-published/ Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are amongst the safest in the country, according to an authoritative new report published today (28 November 2011). The hospitals have been named in the Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2011 as having some of the lowest mortality rates in England and Wales. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/c_bS6mBn8vA/ 26233 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111128030000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:59:48 GMT 20111128165948 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:29:41 GMT 201112011752941 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/epsom-sutton-and-st-helier-named-amongst-the-countrys-safest-hospitals/ Figures released recently (10 November 2011) reveal physical assaults against staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals have risen in the last year. There were 110 physical assaults in the hospitals during 2010-11, compared to 96 in 2009-10, a rise of 14%. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/nDClqKG405A/ 26199 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111125003000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:00:52 GMT 20111125180052 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:29:12 GMT 201112011752912 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/november-2011/local-hospital-staff-face-rise-in-physical-assaults/ A national survey, which sees patients and members of the public inspecting hospitals across the country, has shown that St Helier Hospital is offering local people high standards in food, the hospital environment and levels of privacy and dignity. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/2k6yjtInj3I/ 25722 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMT 20111012030000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:20:53 GMT 20111012122053 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:22 GMT 2011110712125022 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/st-helier-scores-highly-with-patient-inspectors/ A national survey, which sees patients and members of the public inspecting hospitals across the country, has shown that Epsom Hospital is offering local people high standards in food, the hospital environment and levels of privacy and dignity. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/DFdsVVf5c5E/ 25720 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111012000000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:10:27 GMT 20111012121027 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:49:53 GMT 2011110712124953 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/epsom-hospital-scores-highly-with-patient-inspectors/ Patients, local residents, councillors, staff and volunteers were among more than 80 people who attended the Trust's Annual Public Meeting, held at Epsom Hospital, last Thursday (29 September 2011). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/m5P45UMCGZY/ 25609 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT 20111005140000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:57:23 GMT 20111005185723 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:47:07 GMT 2011110712124707 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/october-2011/questions-put-to-health-chiefs-at-annual-public-meeting/ Car parking arrangements at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are to be revolutionised, after 1,100 patients, visitors and staff had their say. Last year, the Trust launched a comprehensive review of car parking known as 'The Big Conversation', to find out how its car parks could be improved, while still keeping them safe, accessible and fair for the hundreds of thousands of people that use them each year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/W387HzAoGMk/ 22683 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT 20110303060000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:05:52 GMT 20110303180552 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:58:19 GMT 201104041755819 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/march-2011/hospital-car-parking-you-talked-we-listened/ New figures from a national report show that premature and newborn babies born at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are receiving some of the best care in the country. The report, published by the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries, shows that the death rate of newborns delivered at our hospitals was significantly less than the national average. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/TeVo_K_Iz04/ 22231 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT 20110118040000 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:47:08 GMT 20110118164708 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:25:07 GMT 2011020210102507 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2011/january-2011/newborn-babies-in-safe-hands-at-the-trust/ An authoritative survey of maternity services across the country has shown that women having babies at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals are very happy with the care they receive. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/QTv3DVkfpJM/ 22086 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101230000000 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:09:01 GMT 20101230110901 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:34:46 GMT 201101041533446 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/national-survey-shows-mums-to-be-are-happy-with-care/ Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are celebrating their best ever performance in their annual evaluation carried out by the Audit Commission, the independent watchdog which monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/CLuN1tLE0gc/ 22055 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101223030000 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:06:41 GMT 20101223170641 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:35:39 GMT 201101041533539 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/local-hospitals-strike-gold-with-financial-improvements/ Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are amongst the safest in the country, according to an authoritative new study. The Doctor Foster Hospital Guide 2010, which was published this week (28 November), revealed the hospital standardised mortality ratio (HSMR) for all 147 acute hospital trusts in the country. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/nQMD8DYorr8/ 21887 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT 20101203160000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:35:50 GMT 20101203173550 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:56:36 GMT 201101041755636 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/december-2010/trust-hospitals-amongst-safest-in-the-country/ In June, the Trust launched a scheme to give patients, visitors and local people more information than ever before about healthcare acquired infection rates at its hospitals. Now, having published weekly information about the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) and Clostridium difficile infections at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals for four months, the Trust is adding another infection to the list. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KvONnzUJWcA/ 21582 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101105000000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:16:40 GMT 20101105171640 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:41:58 GMT 201012031424158 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/november-2010/local-hospitals-continue-drive-to-be-more-open-on-infections/ In a drive towards even greater openness, Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are to begin regularly publishing how they spend money, where they spend it, and on what. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/GDxLbf_WBhk/ 21516 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:26:11 GMT 20101029172611 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:55 GMT 201011051423155 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/october-2010/see-how-we-spend-your-money-local-hospitals-open-the-books/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is launching a new scheme to give patients, visitors and local people more information than ever before about healthcare acquired infection rates at its hospitals. The Trust, which sees hundreds of thousands of patients every year, will today (28 June) start to publish weekly information about the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) and C. difficile at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/IUnS_zH6ZLg/ 19625 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:07:00 GMT 20100628160700 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:08:30 GMT 20100628160830 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:58:35 GMT 2010070210105835 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/trust-launches-drive-to-be-even-more-open-about-infections/ A national survey, which involves patients and members of the public, has shown that the food at Epsom Hospital has further improved over the past year. Figures from this year's PEAT (Patient Environment Action Team) assessment, which was undertaken in February, show that the Trust scored highly across a number of standards relating to the hospital's environment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-MWDJCNWL6o/ 19451 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT 20100603120000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:27:50 GMT 20100602172750 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:54:35 GMT 2010070210105435 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/epsom-hospital-goes-from-good-to-excellent/ St Helier Hospital has been rated as 'good' for a number of standards relating to the hospital's environment. That's according to a national survey involving patients and members of the public. The PEAT (Patient Environment Action Team) assessment, which was undertaken in February, looks at range of factors that could affect a patient's experience during their stay at the hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/oJY_ZtCn5iU/ 19449 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:59:00 GMT 20100602165900 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:59:42 GMT 20100602165942 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:54:52 GMT 2010070210105452 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/june-2010/survey-results-stay-good-for-st-helier/ An independent survey published on Wednesday (19 May) by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows that Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has further improved the care it provides to inpatients. The 2009 NHS Inpatient Survey is an annual survey which hospital trusts across England use to assess the care and services they provide and to identify where improvements are needed. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VxVfP9ocXzE/ 19383 Fri, 21 May 2010 11:46:00 GMT 20100521114600 Fri, 21 May 2010 11:47:31 GMT 20100521114731 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:20:39 GMT 2010060110102039 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-improves-results-in-national-patient-survey/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce that 2009-10 was one of the most successful and exciting years in the history of the organisation - despite having to overcome a number of major challenges. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/BWaVcrl-LvE/ 19344 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:34:00 GMT 20100517113400 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:35:00 GMT 20100517113500 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:18:51 GMT 2010060110101851 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/may-2010/trust-looks-back-at-challenging-year-with-pride/ The healthcare watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has awarded Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals a licence to provide services under a new set of tougher rules and regulations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/4nG5W9mseLU/ 18750 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:47:00 GMT 20100401174700 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:49:10 GMT 20100401174910 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:21:10 GMT 201005061532110 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/april-2010/trust-meeting-new-tougher-regulations/ Staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are feeling increasingly satisfied with their jobs and are enthusiastic about coming to work, according to the results of a national survey, published today (17 March). The Care Quality Commission's 2009 annual staff survey, which is now in its seventh year, has been designed to find out how staff feel about their work and the organisation they work for. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/ExaAqhj4X7c/ 18567 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:00 GMT 20100317181100 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:47 GMT 20100317181147 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:35:33 GMT 201004081533533 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/march-2010/national-survey-shows-hospital-staff-are-satisfied/ New figures show that the number of visitors to the Trust's website has reached an all-time high - just as the site approaches the first anniversary of its launch. Almost 12 months ago, the website for Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust was re-launched, complete with a full ward directory, directions to the Trust's hospitals and details of the our plans for the future. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/-_MIDsjNWyU/ 18276 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:06:00 GMT 20100218160600 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:06:53 GMT 20100218160653 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:04:58 GMT 201003161750458 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/february-2010/website-takes-strides-not-baby-steps-in-first-year/ The number of cases of C. difficile has fallen again at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency. The data shows that between September and November 2009, there were 17 cases across the Trust's hospitals, compared to 29 during the same period in 2008 - a drop of 41 per cent. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/27_Opcce_44/ 18137 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:17:00 GMT 20100128121700 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:17:59 GMT 20100128121759 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:06:17 GMT 201002011750617 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2010/january-2010/c-difficile-cases-continue-to-fall-at-trust/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been declared fully compliant with the Care Quality Commission's 'Hygiene Code' following an unannounced inspection on 5 November. The code, part of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, lays down the law in setting out the actions NHS trusts must take to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment, where the risks of healthcare acquired infections, like MRSA and C. difficile, are kept as low as possible. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/N_WRaE9v3v0/ 17581 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:00 GMT 20091118173400 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:48 GMT 20091118173448 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:30:35 GMT 200912011753035 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/trust-passes-watchdogs-unannounced-inspection/ Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are being offered a new way to tell hospital bosses exactly what they think - with more than 1,500 having already given their views. Thanks to 15 new portable computers called patient feedback trackers, inpatients in the two hospitals can give their views on a range of topics at the press of a button. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/OMvt8T8Z2xs/ 17554 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT 20091113173800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:54 GMT 20091113173854 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:52 GMT 200912011752852 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/privacy-and-dignity-rated-highly-as-trust-unveils-survey-with-a-difference/ New figures published on Wednesday (4 November) show that cases of MRSA bacteraemia and C. difficile at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are still falling. The latest data, published by the Health Protection Agency, shows that the Trust had three MRSA bacteraemia cases in September, bringing the total number from April to September to 16: an improvement on the same period in 2008, when that figure was 19. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/I2sPSEpJSfQ/ 17467 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:35:00 GMT 20091109173500 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:36:20 GMT 20091109173620 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:27:55 GMT 200912011752755 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/november-2009/hospitals-continue-to-win-the-battle-against-healthcare-acquired-infections/ Doctors, nurses and other staff from the Trust's paediatric (children's) cystic fibrosis centre are celebrating following the publication of a new study by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/Ti9HzqTptks/ 17245 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT 20091022170600 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:10:26 GMT 20091022171026 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:05:51 GMT 200911021310551 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trusts-cystic-fibrosis-centre-rated-in-top-ten/ The Trust has been awarded a rating of 'good' for the quality of services it provides to local people and 'fair' for the way it manages its finances in the 2008/09 Care Quality Commission's Annual Health Check. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/0e3rH6btml4/ 17224 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:53:00 GMT 20091015125300 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:54:57 GMT 20091015125457 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:12 GMT 200911021311012 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/trust-maintains-annual-health-check-ratings/ Patients, local residents, councillors, staff and volunteers were among more than 65 people who looked back over the Trust's "best year ever" at its annual public meeting on Tuesday (29 September). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/yJmYbNa0L4k/ 17165 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:57:00 GMT 20091002135700 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:01:28 GMT 20091002140128 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:53:39 GMT 2009110212125339 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/october-2009/questions-answered-at-trusts-annual-public-meeting/ The number of cases of C. difficile at Sutton, Epsom and St Helier hospitals has dropped by more than 20 per cent, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency. The new figures show that between April to June 2009, 67 patients were found to have the infection, which is also known as Clostridium difficile. This is an improvement on the figure for the same period in 2008, when there were 85 cases - a drop of more than a fifth. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/UVAJMZZmGv0/ 17104 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:18:00 GMT 20090918121800 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:19:39 GMT 20090918121939 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:09:07 GMT 200910051750907 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/number-of-c-difficile-cases-cut-by-20-per-cent/ New figures show that the number of MRSA cases at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are still falling. The latest data, published on Thursday (9 September 2009) by the Health Protection Agency, show that the Trust had eight cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) from April to June of this year. This is an improvement on the same period last year, when there were 11. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/5A4G0UGVjtE/ 17093 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:48:00 GMT 20090915174800 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:48:34 GMT 20090915174834 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:08:16 GMT 200910051750816 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/september-2009/cases-of-mrsa-continue-to-fall-at-hospitals/ A national survey, which involves patients and members of the public, has shown that the food, environment and levels of privacy and dignity provided at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals are 'good'. Figures from this year's PEAT (Patient Environment Action Team) assessment, which was undertaken in February, show that the Trust scored highly across a number of standards relating to the hospital's environment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/EUrC7g993YA/ 16781 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:06:00 GMT 20090709140600 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:06:35 GMT 20090709140635 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:53 GMT 200908111751753 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/its-good-for-patients-at-epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals/ The number of patients being infected by Clostridium difficile (also known as C. difficile) at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals continued to fall during the first part of this year, according to new figures published by the Health Protection Agency. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/dwBljuzs8wE/ 16780 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:36:00 GMT 20090708173600 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:37:08 GMT 20090708173708 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:20:25 GMT 200908111752025 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/clostridium-difficile-cases-continue-to-fall-at-hospitals/ New figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) at the Trust's three hospitals during 2008/09 are the lowest since records began. The new data also shows the Trust recorded six cases of MRSA between January and March 2009, compared with nine the previous quarter. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/bzYg7LqQZqQ/ 16753 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:35:00 GMT 20090702163500 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:36:21 GMT 20090702163621 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:14 GMT 200908111751814 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/july-2009/hospitals-record-lowest-mrsa-figures-since-records-began/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is showing significant improvement in the experience patients have in its hospitals, according to a survey published today (13 May) by the health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Inpatient Survey 2008 reveals the Trust's patients rated it as showing improvements, with nine out of ten areas showing positive results compared to just five last year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/xL4nOXuhox8/ 2838 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:58:00 GMT 20090513145800 Wed, 13 May 2009 14:59:12 GMT 20090513145912 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:34:56 GMT 200908111753456 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/independent-patient-survey-shows-significant-improvements/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust saved energy and money this Easter, following a campaign to turn off lights and computers that were not in use. New figures from the Trust show a record breaking dip in the amount of energy used over the Easter bank holiday. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/sY5WUJ0fLEQ/ 2745 Wed, 06 May 2009 17:37:00 GMT 20090506173700 Wed, 06 May 2009 17:38:12 GMT 20090506173812 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:39:34 GMT 2010092111113934 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/may-2009/treading-carefully-trust-reduces-carbon-footprint/ The number of patients being infected with Clostridium difficile (also known as C. difficile) at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals dropped by almost 40 per cent last year according to new data published this week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/qJyJLY8tibg/ 2625 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:41:00 GMT 20090417134100 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:43:17 GMT 20090417134317 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:51 GMT 200908111753351 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/april-2009/annual-clostridium-difficile-numbers-cut-by-40/ Staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are happy with many aspects of their work life, according to the latest figures from a national survey. New results from the 2008 annual NHS staff survey, which is conducted by health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission, show that the Trust is doing very well in a number of key areas. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/_5eKw5U8e9s/ 2532 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:47:00 GMT 20090325164700 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:47:57 GMT 20090325164757 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:21:04 GMT 200908111752104 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/the-votes-are-in-and-the-results-are-good-for-hospital-staff/ New figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals fell by a third last year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/S81PqjFU0ew/ 2510 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:27:00 GMT 20090323132700 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:28:41 GMT 20090323132841 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:32 GMT 200908111751832 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/annual-mrsa-rates-cut-by-a-third/ It's official. Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are telling their catering department: you're doing a good job. Results of a recent survey conducted by the Trust show that patients are happy with hospital food. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/iTprRqMAuso/ 2391 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:29:00 GMT 20090310112900 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:30:12 GMT 20090310113012 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:31:35 GMT 200908111753135 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals-serve-up-high-satisfaction/ The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) is delighted to have won 5th place in the prestigious Healthcare 100 top UK employers by the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times. The EOC is hosted by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and is based at Epsom Hospital. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/haaAHdHwrZE/ 2320 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:45:00 GMT 20090306094500 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:45:43 GMT 20090306094543 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:34:58 GMT 201009231423458 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/march-2009/elective-orthopaedic-centre-wins-5th-place-in-national-top-employers-award/ Data released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) shows that the number of cases of C. difficile at the Trust was 26 between July and September 2008, compared to 47 during the previous quarter (April to June 2008). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/8WBRctNfHLE/ 1390 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090116000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:53:54 GMT 20090115155354 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:07:46 GMT 200908111750746 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/cases-of-c-difficile-cut-by-nearly-50/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is within the top 20% of trusts across London for patient satisfaction in its Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, according to a survey released today (14 January 2009) by the health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/0cyDrVuzpTs/ 1387 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090114000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:39:59 GMT 20090115153959 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:09:15 GMT 200908111750915 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/trust-scores-high-marks-in-health-watchdogs-ae-survey/ Figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed that the number of cases of MRSA bacteraemia at the Trust fell to seven between July and September 2008. This compares to a total of 10 cases for the previous quarter (April - June) and a reduction of 63% to the same quarter the previous year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/VsBnALNQPnc/ 1386 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090112000000 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:33:10 GMT 20090115153310 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:07:09 GMT 200908111750709 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2009/january-2009/cases-of-mrsa-bacteraemia-cut-by-almost-two-thirds/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been declared fully compliant with the government's 'Hygiene Code' following an unannounced inspection by the health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/FqZ0Cl1jtKQ/ 671 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081209000000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:25:21 GMT 20081210142521 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:05:37 GMT 200908181530537 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/december-2008/trust-passes-health-watchdogs-hygiene-inspection/ New figures released show that cases of C. difficile have been reduced by almost a third at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/K-aB1qYp_hE/ 336 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081024000000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:06:32 GMT 20081201170632 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:06:48 GMT 200908171750648 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/figures-show-c-difficile-cut-by-a-third/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded a rating of 'good' for the quality of services it provides to local people and 'fair' for the way it manages its resources in the 2007/08 Healthcare Commission's Annual Health Check. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/FG3YrdUCkAg/ 420 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081016000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:53:09 GMT 20081204145309 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:14:35 GMT 200908171751435 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/october-2008/trust-improves-rating-in-healthcare-commissions-annual-health-check/ New figures released today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show a drop in the number of cases of MRSA at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/KnguGwgpcBA/ 419 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080918000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:50:23 GMT 20081204145023 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:20:05 GMT 200908171752005 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/september-2008/figures-show-mrsa-rates-cut-in-half/ Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals have given the thumbs up to the latest addition to the hospital menu. A recent trial of chunky soup and deep filled sandwiches has proved so popular, that Trust managers have taken the decision to make it a permanent fixture to the evening menu. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/j3Fpvj3S3r4/ 439 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080626000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:32:25 GMT 20081204163225 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:30:35 GMT 200908171753035 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/new-menu-receives-thumbs-up-from-patients/ Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been found to be fully compliant with the Healthcare Commission's 'Hygiene Code' following an unannounced inspection. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/7--iSbEyRyg/ 444 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080612000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:45:24 GMT 20081204164524 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:33:51 GMT 200908171753351 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/june-2008/trust-passes-healthcare-watchdogs-hygiene-code-inspection/ Increased numbers of patients attending Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are starting their hospital treatment faster than ever before, statistics released today by the Department of Health reveal. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/awWALVEsvFY/ 447 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080529000000 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:53:36 GMT 20081204165336 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:36:14 GMT 200908171753614 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/may-2008/epsom-and-st-helier-hospitals-deliver-faster-care/ New figures released on April 24 by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) demonstrate how Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is reducing the incidence of healthcare acquired infections, including MRSA and C difficile, in its hospitals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PerformanceNewsFromEpsomAndStHelierUniversityHospitalsNhsTrust/~3/0vHkoXMP2M0/ 455 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080424000000 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:03:15 GMT 20081205100315 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:41:22 GMT 200908171754122 http://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/2008/april-2008/latest-figures-show-mrsa-and-c-difficile-fall-at-epsom-and-st-helier/