blog.gov.jeWhen the two options were assessed in the Evaluation Workshops, as discussed in our previous blog post, Option B was clearly the preferred option of all the evaluation panels. Why was this the case? In the next of our blog posts, we explore the work being done to develop a Strategic Outline Case, and why … Read more New Healthcare Facilities Feasibility Study: Why was Option B selected?
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New Healthcare Facilities Feasibility Study: Why was Option B selected?
New Healthcare Facilities Feasibility Study: How did we evaluate the two options?
The two options for multi-site healthcare have been assessed against a series of criteria that link back to the Programme’s Critical Success Factors. As a reminder, they are: Option A: Acute (Inpatients) at Kensington Place and Ambulatory (Outpatients) at Overdale. Option B: Acute (Inpatients) at Overdale and Ambulatory (Outpatients) at Kensington Place. The options were … Read more New Healthcare Facilities Feasibility Study: How did we evaluate the two options?
New Healthcare Facilities Feasibility Study: What are the two options for multi-site healthcare?
In a previous blog post we discussed what goes into creating a Feasibility Study, and how the NHFP team were engaging with Health and Community Services (HCS) staff to produce their report. The NHFP Feasibility Study looked at two options for multi-site healthcare delivery in Jersey. Both options are based on what is called … Read more New Healthcare Facilities Feasibility Study: What are the two options for multi-site healthcare?
A healthy bowel is a happy bowel
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You may have seen in the last couple of weeks our ‘Healthy Bowel, Happy Bowel’ campaign. That’s because April is recognised as Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. The aim of the campaign is to make Islanders aware of the small and healthy changes they can make to their diet to prevent bowel cancer and other diseases. … Read more A healthy bowel is a happy bowel
All about Preventative Screening Programmes
Who is the Preventative Screening Team LIS, BONNIE, SARAH, JAYNE, LAUREN, LIZ, and SUE. We all work together as a part of the screening team at Maison la Pape. The screening services aim to reduce your risk and detect problems early before you experience symptoms. In the Preventive Screening Programmes Team, we work hard to … Read more All about Preventative Screening Programmes
My visit to the Alcohol and Drugs Service
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One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet the wonderful and committed people that work both within my department and in the Island’s healthcare sector more widely. Since I’ve come into post, I’ve been lucky to visit some talented and dedicated healthcare teams and organisations, including the Hospital Pharmacy, the Memory … Read more My visit to the Alcohol and Drugs Service
JOIN OUR PATIENT AND USER PANEL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PANEL
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As I wrote in my first blog, when I first came into post, I knew that I wanted to meet people face-to-face to hear first-hand about issues within our health system. As you know, we have already had a positive response to our informal roadshows held in each parish. The breadth of our discussions has … Read more JOIN OUR PATIENT AND USER PANEL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PANEL
New Healthcare Facilities Programme – Team Update #2
What are Feasibility Studies? Currently, the focus of the NHFP team and our advisors is to produce a series of feasibility studies which will confirm whether, and how, we can deliver a multi-site healthcare solution for Jersey. What does this process involve? Firstly, we need to ensure that the project team understands the clinical clusters … Read more New Healthcare Facilities Programme – Team Update #2
Jo Poynter explains why contributing to Jersey’s first Dementia Strategy is so important.
Jo Poynter, Associate Director for Improvement and Innovation for Health and Community Services, appeared on the BBC Breakfast show on Thursday 23 March. Jo was interviewed by presenter Jenny Mullin about the Dementia Strategy, a piece of work being carried out by the Government of Jersey in partnership with the charity, Dementia Jersey. The strategy, … Read more Jo Poynter explains why contributing to Jersey’s first Dementia Strategy is so important.
The importance of engagement with islanders – Deputy Karen Wilson, Minister for Health and Social Services
When I first came into post I knew that I wanted to meet people face-to-face to hear first-hand about issues within our health system from those who have previously or currently use the services we provide, and what they think can be done to improve it. That’s because I don’t underestimate the impact that someone’s … Read more The importance of engagement with islanders – Deputy Karen Wilson, Minister for Health and Social Services