Knowledge @lert for Thursday 14th January
The COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook: A practical guide for improving vaccine communication and fighting misinformation. – SciBeh
A practical guide (in wiki format) for improving vaccine communication and fighting misinformation. This project tracks behavioural science evidence and advice about COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
Daily publication of Covid-19 admissions and bed occupancy data – NHS England
This file contains Covid data on measures of hospital admissions and the number of beds occupied by Covid patients and the number of MV beds (beds capable of supporting mechanical ventilation) occupied by Covid patients. Daily Admissions and Beds 13 January 2021 (XLSX, 162KB)
14 Jan update: North east hits record levels of covid patients, as admissions decline in south east – HSJ
The number of covid positive patients in hospitals throughout the north east and Yorkshire has reached record levels, the last of the seven NHS England regions to do so.
Urgent and Emergency Care Situation Reports, week ending 10th January 2021 – NHS England
Daily returns are collected from acute trusts with a major A&E department and includes data on areas such as A&E closures and diverts, ambulance handover and bed availability.
Referral to treatment waiting times statistics for consultant-led elective care for November 2020 – NHS England
Information on Consultant-led Referral to Treatment waiting times, monitoring length of time from referral through to elective treatment.
Diagnostic waiting times and activity for November 2020 – NHS England
Diagnostic waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests and procedures. The data is available through monthly and quarterly collections.
A&E attendances and emergency admissions for December 2020 and Quarterly report (Q3) – NHS England
Monthly A&E performance and emergency admissions for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres.
Support for staff following patient safety incidents – Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch
This report explores feedback from national investigators around positive efforts identified in the support of NHS staff by their organisations following patient safety incidents. It describes the literature around NHS staff support to attempt to identify areas of best practice and the impact of any interventions.