22 August 2018
Welcome to RSM’s summer edition of Health Matters. In this edition we have included an eclectic mix of articles in this instance based upon recent experiences of our client delivery teams.
27 April 2018
As we enter a new financial year RSM’s latest edition of Health Matter’s concentrates on the constant requirement to ensure good governance is maintained. Whilst our experience of working in a wide and varied base of NHS organisations shows that governance is generally effective, a few recent CQC reports have highlighted concerns in this area. This edition is based around the theme of governance and covers a range of issues. Download your copy now.
14 December 2017
Welcome to the December edition of RSM’s Health Matters publication.
14 December 2017
The new Criminal Finances Act 2017 was introduced on the 30 September 2017 and will make the NHS criminally liable if they fail to prevent tax evasion by a member of their staff or via any associated person.
14 December 2017
One of the questions we constantly pose is ‘what is the prevalence of procurement fraud in the NHS?’ – would your organisation know the answer?
14 December 2017
How does your board ensure that your patients remain satisfied and your reputation remains intact?
30 August 2017
The NHS continues to operate within a significantly challenging environment, and whilst the scale and depth of those challenges are well documented, pressure on the NHS is arguably greater than it has ever been.
21 August 2017
The Wannacry cyber-attack created panic within the NHS and the disruption that followed impacted patient appointments, access to health records and the ability to access and use a range of systems.
03 May 2017
In this edition we look at the governance arrangements around sustainability and transformation plans, how the new data protection regulation impacts the sector, examine whether the taxation system is affecting the NHS landscape and much more.
25 October 2016
Whistleblowing has been under the spotlight in recent years following the Francis Report, which led to a number of recommendations, in part to seek improvements to organisational culture, support for those who raise concerns and a reminder for organisations to review their own procedures to ensure they are known, accessible and operating effectively.