Our hospital ambitions We’re introducing new clinical priorities for our hospitals which reflect the needs of the patients we care for. These are: supporting the needs of an ageing population and transforming same day and integrated care: BH developing different types of surgery and focusing on early diagnosis and prevention through our group clinical services: CFH establishing a national centre of academic and clinical excellence for rare diseases, and working with our partners to reduce chronic diseases and improve patient outcomes: RFH Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our plans. You can read more on Freenet and our website. Clinical excellence for all our patients 3 Hello and Peter Landstrom Group chief executive welcome to a very special edition of Freepress – which focusses on our clinical vision and our plans for delivering that into the future. We have captured our clinical priorities in our fiveyear clinical strategy which will be launched this month after engagement with staff from across our sites. In this edition you’ll find some real examples of how our strategy is already delivering for our patients – and you can read more across all of our channels in the weeks, months, and years ahead. Every single member of staff has a role to play. Our aims are certainly ambitious but that aspiring (and inspiring) mentality is in our DNA at the RFL. Underpinned by our aspiration to be a leading research organisation and best in class educator, our clinical vision will make a huge difference to our patients, the communities we serve, and you – the people delivering it. We know our plans for clinical excellence would mean nothing if we attempted to deliver them in isolation and we will continue to work closely with our partners – including University College London, North Mid, the North Central London Integrated Care System and the Royal Free Charity – to bring the best of the NHS to our patients. Key to abbreviations: Barnet Hospital: BH Chase Farm Hospital: CFH Royal Free Hospital: RFH Royal Free London: RFL 2 Every single member of staff has an important role to play in delivering our new clinical strategy and bringing the best of the NHS to all our patients. This special edition of Freepress takes a closer look at some of our teams and services putting our clinical vision into action. More than 12,000 people make up the incredible RFL team: caring for those when we need them most; ensuring our buildings are clean; providing food for our staff; transporting patients through our many corridors; and making sure our support services run smoothly. We’re setting out an ambitious plan to enable our staff to deliver world-leading healthcare for all our patients, meet growing demand and create a healthier future for local people and those further afield who come to our hospitals for specialist treatment. Our clinical vision will transform how we deliver world-class care and the way people access our services. We’ll make the most of advances in digital technology and data. Our group ambitions We’ve identified three group-wide clinical priorities: cancer; cardiovascular; and organ failure and transplantation. The RFL plays a leading role in these areas within north central London and beyond, and they have a significant impact on the health of our local populations. We’ve gathered insight from our clinicians and staff and engaged with NHS organisations, borough partners and other stakeholders – all working together to put our patients first. Our plans are underpinned by five key principles: our focus on world-class care, groundbreaking research, and best in class teaching understanding our populations’ health reducing health inequalities working in partnership continuous improvement. How I care for our patients... Sharif Yusuf, porter, RFH “I transport many patients throughout my shift and always chat with them to see how they are so that they feel at ease on their journey through the hospital.” Asia Khatun, deputy dispensary manager, CFH “I help our patients receive the right medicine at the right time, and offer reassuring guidance during their care journey.” Mhreteab Gebremedhin, diagnostic radiographer, Finchley Memorial Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre “My role is to perform CT and MRI scans for patients and ensure they are safe, comfortable and treated with compassion and dignity.” Amy Taylor, matron for children and young people, BH paediatric department “I work closely with my colleagues to develop care plans tailored to each child’s specific needs, and provide guidance to nursing staff so they have the tools to deliver the best possible care.”
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