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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

Community Care

Police have opened an investigation into abuse of patients at a mental health hospital uncovered by the BBC. Panorama filmed staff assaulting , inappropriately restraining and secluding and verbally abusing and humiliating patients at the Edenfield Centre run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions Effective for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders are common and prevalent mental health problems. One interesting preliminary finding is that patients from lower- and middle-income countries appear to benefit more from mindfulness interventions than those from western or higher income countries. Target Article Pseftogianni, F.,

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Memorial Hermann Health System’s Innovative Approach To Reimagining a Culture of Excellence

Relias

As a top performer in quality and safety, Memorial Hermann Health System has seven ANCC Magnet designated facilities and two Pathways designated facilities among its many accomplishments. A healthcare organization’s journey to excellence can foster innovation and identify new design approaches that support safer patient care.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. six months or one year), your organization can implement targeted interventions and best practices to drive the success of DEI. Identify indicators of success.

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

Relias

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Hospitals and health systems have targeted their approaches to these issues and others to help reduce complications through adherence to evidence-based clinical protocols and reducing variation in care.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

Maternal mental health Another critical factor that does not get enough attention is maternal mental health, which is an underlying cause of more than 10% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. It can occur with or without previous mental health factors, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or domestic risks.