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Great summary from Simon on the national picture for #nhs #imaging and the need to focus on #productivity to drive #improvement Please get in contact to discuss how Simon and Mprove can help accelerate your #electiverecovery

Two hospital trusts in North East England have set up a joint community #diagnostic centre supported by an #integration of their respective #digital systems - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have opened the Community Diagnostic Centre at the MetroCentre in Gateshead, working with health technology specialist Answer Digital - connections include radiology information systems, picture archiving and communication systems and electronic patient records to provide real time visibility and coordination of diagnostic resources. https://lnkd.in/e43gqWZQ

At a conference recently I was asked how managed services can transform NHS clinical services. I believe that our partnership at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle helps answer this question. It is bigger than equipment - with the delivery of a new endoscopy unit on the Cumberland Infirmary site. The new build will increase endoscopy capacity, shorten waiting times and ensure cancers are diagnosed earlier. Ergéa can fund, build and deliver a vendor neutral equipment solution – all wrapped in a managed service contract. If you have an Imaging, Radiotherapy or Endoscopy healthcare built environment project in the planning stages or that has stalled, please get in touch to see how Ergéa can help.

Ergéa UK is proud to facilitate the development of a new Endoscopy Unit in partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) as part of our Managed Services contract. This project represents a major step forward in healthcare for the region, delivering faster diagnoses, improved patient outcomes, and a modern, sustainable facility designed to meet growing demand. 🎥 Check out our timelapse video showcasing the rapid construction process and hear about the key benefits of this facility! This project wouldn’t be possible without our incredible collaborators Actiform, and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. We are working together to enable healthcare potential. This is how a modern Managed Equipment Service (MES) can help the NHS tackle current healthcare challenges and deliver transformational results. For more information about this project, click here: https://lnkd.in/dXBt62ja #Ergéa #PatientFirst #NHS #HealthcareInnovation #Endoscopy #NorthCumbria

The construction of our new £15m Endoscopy Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary has passed its halfway milestone, marking significant progress in this exciting project. On track to open in Spring 2025, the new Endoscopy Unit will be able to treat more patients, helping to reduce our waiting lists and improve timely diagnosis, particularly for cancers. Below is a timelapse video from our construction partner Ergéa, showcasing the rapid and effective build from the initial groundbreaking to its current state. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ePpxwQ5b #endoscopy #nhs #northcumbria

DM01 analysis April 2024 🩻 It would be great to be able to celebrate another month of significant growth in activity, with a corresponding drop in patients waiting more than the constitutional target of 6 weeks. But look a little closer... Much coverage has been given to new Community Diagnostic Centres ('CDCs') that have opened/expanded over the past 12+ months. But has this investment delivered significant new capacity? Diagnostic capacity is key to delivering timely investigations. Capacity available to the NHS is difficult to accurately calculate given variables of opening hours per scanner, available workforce resource, skillmix, protocol timings, etc. As such, performed activity is sometimes used as a proxy for capacity. NHS Trusts directly performed 1.72m imaging tests (across CT, MR, Non-obstetric US and DEXA) in April 2024 which was up from 1.68m in March 2024. Good news until you realise that two of the largest acute trusts in the country, Guy's & St Thomas' and Imperial College, only began reporting their performed activity from April after a hiatus of several months. Their combined contribution of 40k examinations means that there was actually a REDUCTION in performed NHS activity in April. The number of patients waiting more than six weeks for imaging increased, up from 186k in March to 205k. CDC activity is separately reported by NHS providers. In April 2023, 86k imaging tests (across CT, MR, Non-obs US and DEXA) were performed. In April 2024, 180k imaging tests were performed. An additional ~100k tests per month is helpful, but isn't enough when the overall imaging waiting list is growing by an average of 20k referrals per month. Some of the political parties have pledged in their manifestos to significantly increase the number of scanners. Let's be clear - we DON'T NEED to double capacity - that would be a waste of investment. Whilst a proportion of scanners are required, the provision of hardware alone is of little value, as demonstrated by investment into CDCs, without greater expansion of the associated workforce - and that has to include Radiographers AND Radiologists. If your trust is struggling to keep up with imaging demand, do reach out. I have an excellent track record of increasing productivity in NHS imaging departments through improved working practices and boosting morale and teamworking. And that doesn't require any capital investment.

🌟 **Everlight Radiology Partnering to Transform Patient Care** 🌟 At Everlight Radiology, we understand the critical importance of timely diagnoses and the profound impact that scan delays can have on patients and their families. Recent developments from the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust demonstrate a path forward in tackling the persistent backlogs. By outsourcing radiology reporting to our expert teams in Australia, they have successfully reduced CT scan result wait times from three months to just two weeks by Christmas. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration in healthcare. 📉 **The Challenge**: With over 4,000 patients in Shropshire waiting longer than the government's four-week target for scan results, the urgency for effective solutions has never been clearer. As the article states - Patients like Nigel Bickley, who rely on regular monitoring for serious health conditions, illustrate the human side of these statistics. 🔗 **Our Role**: Everlight radiology is committed to supporting healthcare trusts in managing demand and enhancing efficiency. Our remote radiology services are designed to help clear backlogs and accelerate acute turnaround times, enabling trusts to focus on what matters most—patient care. 🤝 **Let’s Collaborate**: We invite healthcare trusts to partner with us in this endeavor. Together, we can innovate and streamline radiology workflows, ensuring that no patient has to endure the stress of prolonged waiting times. If you’re interested in enhancing your trust's services and exploring how we can work together to improve patient outcomes, please get in touch with me. We’re eager to discuss how our tailored solutions can meet your specific needs.

Mobile Stroke Unit Launched: Revolutionizing Emergency Care with 5G! 🚑💡 We’re excited to announce the successful launch of the Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) as part of the RettungsNetz-5G project! Together with our incredible partners, we’ve brought 5G and AI technology to the forefront of emergency medical care, enabling faster diagnoses and treatment for stroke patients and others in critical conditions. From real-time video transmission to AI-powered decision support, the MSU will help healthcare professionals provide timely interventions, saving vital minutes—and lives. We have integrated our reporting technology into the MSU to support teleradiology and teleneurology for stroke patients allowing for faster, more accurate diagnoses in the field. 📊 This launch marks a significant milestone in transforming emergency care, not just in the Rhein-Neckar region, but as a model for future healthcare systems worldwide. A huge thank you to all our partners and teams for making this innovation a reality. We’re excited to continue shaping the future of healthcare and improving patient outcomes. Verband Region Rhein-Neckar, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Siemens Healthineers, Freytag Karosseriebau, DRK-Kreisverband Mannheim e.V., Integrierte Leitstelle (ILS) für Rettungsdienst, Feuerwehr und Bevölkerungsschutz, and the Institute for Enterprise Systems (InES) at the Universität Mannheim. Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eTBK7uz3 © Foto: VRRN/Schwerdt #5G #EmergencyCare #HealthTech #AI #MobileStrokeUnit #StrokeCare

The future of cardiac care is underway in northern Colorado Springs! 🚧 🏥 🫀   We’ve officially broken ground on the first outpatient Cath Lab in the Colorado Springs market, a significant milestone in delivering specialized heart and vascular care to patients in the area. The 35,000 SF, 2-story medical office building and ASC is being developed for Heart & Vascular Partners and Colorado Springs Cardiology in the Victory Ridge development. The facility will feature 2 state-of-the-art cath labs (with space for a future 3rd lab), cutting-edge diagnostic technology, comprehensive pre-op + post-acute care units, and physician offices.   Thank you to our partners, E4H Environments for Health Architecture (E4H) and Flintco, LLC, for their role in bringing this project to life.   𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 ➞ 35,000 SF Medical Office Building + ASC ➞ 17,500 SF ASC with Cath Labs ➞ Groundbreaking Date – November 18, 2024 ➞ Opening – November 2025   Learn more about the MOB/ASC development: https://lnkd.in/gY3xTiEA   #ColoradoSpringsHealthcare #HeartandVascularCare #OutpatientCare #Cardiology #GroundbreakingCeremony  #NewDevelopment #HealthcareRealEstate

🎉 The Skegness CDC has officially opened its doors! 🎉 This state-of-the-art £15m facility will provide an extensive range of diagnostic services, including four key imaging modalities: MRI, CT, Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS), and Digital Radiography. Additionally, it offers advanced physiological measurement tests, such as Neurological and Cardiac assessments, to support crucial clinical pathways. The CDC also features versatile clinic spaces and operates seven days a week, ensuring accessibility and convenience for the local community. A huge shoutout to our incredible team members, Phil Davies (MCIOB, MAPM) and Adam Nevin, whose dedication and hard work have been instrumental in bringing this project to life. Reflecting on the project, Phil shared, “It has been a pleasure to work alongside such a fantastic team. The speed and collaboration involved in delivering this project are truly remarkable. The building is stunning, and it’s rewarding to know it will greatly benefit the local community.” We are thrilled to have collaborated with Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group to deliver a facility that will make a tangible difference to patients and the community. 💙 We extend our gratitude to DAY Architectural Ltd, DSSR, MDA WIRRAL LIMITED, MTX Contracts Ltd for making this vision a reality. #DAYTEAM #HealthcareInnovation #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #NHS #PatientCare #Teamwork #Skegness #CDC