Grading bypass

Article Abstract:

Health Minister Brian Mawhinney is advocating cash settlements for outstanding nurse grading appeals at regional level. Staff-side representatives consider Mawhinney is trying to undermine the Whitley Council. Staff-side chairwoman, Judith Carter believes the government wants to implement local pay determination. However, the Department of Health maintains it supports the resolution of national claims by the Whitley Council. The suggestion aimed to speed up regional decisions.

Management, Appellate procedure, Appeals (Law)

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A healthy performance?

Article Abstract:

League tables on hospital performance will be available from 1994. Indicators will include patient waiting times, casualty waiting times, ambulance response, cancelled operations and day sugery. Critics complain no measure of care quality, health outcomes and patient satisfaction will be available. Such crude comparisons will not reflect the differing financial situations of hospitals.

Medical care, Hospitals

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Silencing nurses

Article Abstract:

Oxfordshire Health Authority, England has disbanded its nursing department through restructuring. Nurses will no longer influence purchasing policy. A technical services agency will take over other functions. However, nurses fear Oxfordshire's decision may set a national trend. They fear the loss of nursing input at managerial level will lead to declining services.

Purchasing, Influence, Health boards

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