East Lancashire Hospitals 'can leave special measures'
Posted: 09 Jul 2014, 08:20Good news for a change!!
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has made "sufficient progress" to be released from special measures, the chief inspector of hospitals has said.
The trust was put in special measures in July 2013 following the Keogh Review into higher-than-expected death rates.
Professor Sir Mike Richards said hospitals in Blackburn and Burnley would still need "ongoing support".
Interim chief executive Jim Birrell said it meant the trust could "draw a line in the sand and move forward".
Prof Sir Mike's statement followed Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections at the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital in April, which found "significant improvements in a number of areas".
Following inspections, both hospitals were rated as good for caring for patients and providing effective care.
However, both required improvements in providing safe care, being responsive to patients' needs and being well-led.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-la ... e-28212753
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has made "sufficient progress" to be released from special measures, the chief inspector of hospitals has said.
The trust was put in special measures in July 2013 following the Keogh Review into higher-than-expected death rates.
Professor Sir Mike Richards said hospitals in Blackburn and Burnley would still need "ongoing support".
Interim chief executive Jim Birrell said it meant the trust could "draw a line in the sand and move forward".
Prof Sir Mike's statement followed Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections at the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital in April, which found "significant improvements in a number of areas".
Following inspections, both hospitals were rated as good for caring for patients and providing effective care.
However, both required improvements in providing safe care, being responsive to patients' needs and being well-led.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-la ... e-28212753