Welcome to issue 24 of our eNews update. This update contains links to all the latest additions to our website. If you have any problems with any of these links please contact online.qis@nhs.net
Projects and News
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/3764.html
Integrated Programme for Improving Nutritional Care for Patients in NHS Scotland project
This is a multi-agency programme of work between NHS Quality Improvement Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland and Health Facilities Scotland. The overall aim of this integrated programme is to improve the nutritional care of patients in hospitals.
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4357.html
Latest Findings and Advice
Neurological Disorders
Response Report: Aphasia in Scotland
NHS QIS Response to Aphasia in Scotland
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4435.html
Clinical Governance
Clinical Governance and Risk Management: Local Reports
NHS Western Isles
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/3426.html
Stoma Care Audit Report
Stoma Care Audit Scotland: February 2008
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4319.html
Blood
Blood Transfusion Local Reports
NHS National Waiting Times Centre
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4015.html
Comment on Nice Guidance
NICE Single Technology Appraisal Guidance No 144
Rimonabant for the treatment of overweight and obese adults
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4417.html
NICE Single Technology Appraisal Guidance No 145
Cetuximab for the treatment of locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4416.html
NICE Single Technology Appraisal Guidance No 146
Adalimumab for the treatment of adults with psoriasis
http://www.nhsqis.org/nhsqis/4415.html