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Breakdown in staff relations putting hospital patients at risk, review finds

The study of three emergency departments at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board also found an ‘unacceptable normalisation’ of corridor care.

The Independent UK

Several children detained in police custody for too long, inspectors find

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland and Healthcare Improvement Scotland reviewed the main custody centres in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Inspection raises concerns over Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary patients sharing rooms

Although inspectors said the move didn't appear to impact safety, they were concerned over "challenges in maintaining dignity and respect" for patients

Daily Record

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West Lothian medic leading the way in ensuring more home treatment for patients

Latana Munang is helping to build service across the country that allow people to be treated at home rather than hospital.

Daily Record

Edinburgh patients 'fall off trolleys and given wrong drugs' in overcrowded A&E

After an inspection by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, serious concerns about patient's safety within the A&E department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh have been raised with NHS Lothian

Edinburgh Live

Test for pre-eclampsia recommended in pregnancy – but what is it?

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has said the test should be carried out between weeks 20 to 36 of pregnancy.

The Independent UK

Health unions say Forth Valley Royal report vindicate staff concerns over hospital

A pair of health unions representing NHS staff say the recent report into the state of the hospital have backed up long-held concerns raised by members for some time. The Healthcare Improvement Scotland report, published earlier this week, found som

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Only five out of 45 clinics offering pregnancy scans in Scotland are registered

ONLY five of 45 private clinics offering pregnancy scans in Scotland are registered with the national regulatory body, prompting fears unqualified…

The National (Scotland)

North Lanarkshire residents asked to give their thoughts on health and care services

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is looking for members of the public to share their views by taking part in its Citizens’ Panel.

Daily Record

Ayrshire skin care clinic ordered to make rapid improvements following critical report

Two requirements and 10 recommendations have been placed upon AKA Aesthetics, at Prestwick Cross, after the business was put under the microscope by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS).

Daily Record

'Improvements needed' at Lanarkshire aesthetics clinic say inspectors

Healthcare Improvement Scotland made an announced visit to Arty Aesthetics in East Kilbride

Daily Record

Lanarkshire aesthetics clinic given clean bill of health by inspectors

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) released its findings into J. Rodger Aesthetics in East Kilbride

Daily Record

Patients ‘sleeping on recliner chairs’ in overcrowded hospital, inspection finds

Some patients at an Ayrshire hospital spent up to 28 hours on trolleys in corridors while waiting for treatment, with some spending three days on…

The National (Scotland)

NHS staff to be trained in 'compassionate communication' to improve patient safety

NHS staff across Scotland will be trained on the use of compassionate communication in a bid to improve patient safety.

The National (Scotland)

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