Developing a #homefirst Mindset

Liz Sargeant OBE, MSCP (clinical lead health & social care integration) from the emergency care intensive support team explains why supporting people to return to their usual place of residence, following a stay in hospital, is an important principle. This article was first published by the Academy of Fabulous Stuff. Thanks to Liz for allowing … Continue reading Developing a #homefirst Mindset

Learning to see

Following on from last week's blog, Nick Holding (improvement manager) from the emergency care intensive support team shares some further thoughts on improvement processes. This week Nick describes an approach which allows managers and leaders to observe the actual work process, engage with employees, gain knowledge about the work process and explore opportunities for continues … Continue reading Learning to see

The dark arts – the first blog

Nick Holding (improvement manager) from ECIST shares his thoughts on the world of improvement. Thanks to Nick for allowing ECIST to share his post which first appeared on his blog The Dark Arts - an improvement blog. Follow Nick on twitter @wolvesboy    Introduction by Vincent Baxter (improvement manager) from ECIST This week some of … Continue reading The dark arts – the first blog

Get Dressed, Get Moving – Get Better #EndPJParalysis meets Dr Seuss

Dr Amelia Crabtree (Geriatrician) at Caulfield Hospital Melbourne Australia shares her innovative approach to getting the #endPJparalysis message across. Thank you to Amelia for allowing ECIST to share your article, which was first published by the Academy of Fabulous Stuff on April 23rd 2019. Follow Amelia on twitter: @crabtree_amelia   #EndPJParalysis meets Dr Seuss  

Spreading Good Stories

Dr Brin Hodgskiss (Transformation Lead – Urgent and Emergency Care, East of England) discusses an initiative that shares real-life stories of achievement which aim to inspire others to take action and make improvements. Follow Brin on twitter @dr_brin     "No one ever made a decision because of a number. They need a story" (Daniel Kahneman Nobel Prize … Continue reading Spreading Good Stories