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Interview Professor David Walker, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, the Department of Health -
Interview Dr Danilo Lo Fo Wong, Senior Adviser, Antimicrobial Resistance, WHO Regional Office for Europe -
Interview Interview with Alan Maryon Davis -
Interview Interview with Stuart JS Goymer -
Interview Graeme Moir, Consultant Surgeon, Barts and the London NHS Trust -
Interview Martin Kiernan, Infection Prevention Consultant, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust -
Interview Julie Storr, International Hand Hygiene Expert, President of the Infection Prevention Society -
Interview Deborah Evans, National Pathfinder Project Lead, Healthy Living Pharmacy Pathfinder Programme
Govtoday debates
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Sustainable Procurement in the NHS: The role of innovation in driving efficiency and productivity
Fergus Walsh Chairs a Govtoday Debate addressing the task the NHS faces to reduce its carbon emissions and embed sustainability within everyday practices.Joining Fergus on the panel are some of the leading experts in their field, including; David Pencheon OBE, Tim Pryce and Hugh Montgomery.
Participants:- Andrew Croston, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Head of Procurement and Commercial
- Roy Macgregor, James Wigg Practice, Managing Partner
- Hugh Montgomery, University College London, Director of Human Health and Performance
- David Pencheon OBE, NHS Sustainable Development Unit (NHSSDU), Director
- Tim Pryce, The Carbon Trust, Head of Carbon Management, Carbon Trust
- Fergus Walsh, Journalist & Broadcaster, Conference Facilitator
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Reducing HCAIs-Creating a Culture of Patient Safety-Sponsored by Cook Medical
Fergus Walsh introduces the first in a series of Govtoday Debates looking at infection control and creating a culture of patient safety within the healthcare system. Via a satellite link-up with America, the panel discuss current infection control practices and the challenges which remain for healthcare settings both in the UK and U.S.Participants:- Clive Beggs, University of Bradford, Professor of Medical Technology
- Professor Brian Duerden CBE, The Department of Health (DH), Inspector of Microbiology and Infection Control
- Mark Goldman, The Department of Health (DH), National Leadership Council (NLC), Lead for Clinical Leadership
- Dennis Maki, University of Wisconsin Medical School Madison, Ovid O. Meyer Professor of Medicine
- Dr Peter Pronovost, John Hopkins Hospital, intensive care specialist physician
- Fergus Walsh, Journalist & Broadcaster, Conference Facilitator
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Creating Green Growth: The Role of Innovation in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
This Govtoday Debate, hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murty, takes a look at the role innovation can play within the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme. The Debate brings together some of the leading experts in carbon management and reduction the UK. These include Dr Peter Bonfield, Chief Executive at BRE and Barry Gardiner, member of the Energy and Climate Change Committee.
Participants:- Grant Bailey, Thermal Energy International, Sales and Marketing Director
- Dr Peter Bonfield, BRE, Chief Executive
- Malcolm Fergusson, Environment Agency, Head of Climate Change
- Barry Gardiner MP, Energy and Climate Change Committee, Member or Parliament for Brent North and Member
- Harry Morrison, Carbon Trust (The Carbon Trust), General Manager, Carbon Trust Standard
- Nicola Walker, CBI, Prinicipal Policy Advisor
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Delivering Decontamination strategies within the NHS
Govtoday Editor, Scott Buckler chairs the second in the series of Govtoday debates looking at infection control and patient safety. In this debate a panel of senior experts discuss decontamination and sterilization strategies.
Participants:- Dr Anita Frankenberger, Advanced Sterilization Products, Director Corporate Accounts Medical Device Manufacturers
- Joy Markey, Health Service Executive, National Decontamination Lead
- Wayne Spencer, Spencer Nickson, Director
- Dr Jimmy Walker, Health Protection Agency, Principal Investigator – Decontamination
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The True Cost of Hand Hygiene
This Govtoday Debate addresses the important role hand hygiene plays in reducing HCAIs. A panel of experts will discuss key areas within Hand Hygiene such as; leadership, training, awareness and innovation
Participants:- Adam Aronson, Arrowsight, CEO
- Judith Dyson, University of Hull, Lecturer Mental Health
- Aidan Halligan, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, Director of Education
- Annette Jeanes, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, Director of Infection Prevention & Control and Consultant Nurse
- David Leaper, Newcastle University, Emeritus Professor of Surgery
- Katherine Murphy, The Patients Association, Chief Executive
- Julie Storr, Infection Prevention Society, International Hand Hygiene Expert
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Is Energy Management within the NHS important?
This Govtoday Debate will address how the NHS can harness energy management to create financial and environmental savings. Sponsored by British Gas, the Debate calls upon the leaders within the fields of energy management and sustainability across the public, private and third sector
Participants:- Jerome Baddley, Nottingham Energy Partnership, Sustainable Energy Development Manager
- Randall Bowen, British Gas, Head of Energy Performance Business Manager
- Trevor Payne, Barts Health NHS Trust, Director of Estates and Facilities
- David Pencheon OBE, NHS Sustainable Development Unit (NHSSDU), Director
- Martin Townsend, BRE, Director, BREEAM
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- Social Care 2013
- Reducing HCAIs 2013
- Reducing HCAIs 2012
- Healthy Communities 2012
- Reducing HCAIs 2012
- Reducing HCAIs 2012
- NHS Sustainable Development 2012
- NHS Efficiency and Productivity 2011
- Reducing HCAIs 2011
- Commercial Capabilities for the NHS 2011
- Healthy Communities 2010
- Reducing HCAIs 2010
- Reducing HCAIs 2010
- Reducing HCAIs 2010
- Health and Social Care 2010
- NHS Sustainable Development 2010
- Reducing HCAIs 2009
