Ealing Hospital has improved on its 2008 score for its quality of services, with a ‘good’ assessment in the annual health check carried out by the Care Quality Commission – formerly the Healthcare Commission - to assess Trusts’ performance during the year.
The Trust has maintained its ‘good’ score for meeting all the requirements in the management of its finances, providing good value for money and consistently meeting financial targets for the past three years.
Julie Lowe, Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted the assessment of the quality of our services over the past year has improved, and that our financial situation remains robust. This is due, in large part, to the skills and commitment of our staff. “
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust met all but one of the Department of Health’s core standards which comprise seven key areas: safety; clinical and cost effectiveness, governance, patient focus, accessible and responsive care, care environment and amenities, and public health.
In the one area of decontamination, the CQC felt some elements of the standard had not been met when Hygiene Code inspectors visited the Trust on August 20, 2008. However, following the visit, the CQC, said that the Trust ‘took immediate action’ and assurance of compliance was given by 31 August 2008.
The Care Quality Commission also looked at how well Ealing Hospital performed in areas of interest to patients, service users, carers and the public.
Ealing Hospital scored:
· 13 out of 14 for safety and cleanliness
· 10 out of 12 for waiting times
· 6 out of 7 for standard of care
· 5 out of 5 for keeping the public healthy
· 15 out of 18 for good management*
The Trust was given a score of 'good' for use of resources, which covers:
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Managing finances - focusing on sound and strategic financial management
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Governing the business - focusing on strategic commissioning and good governance
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Managing resources - focusing on the effective management of natural resources, assets and people
