International healthcare leaders hold summit in Salisbury

Healthcare leaders from the NHS, along with many of their European counterparts, met in Salisbury earlier this month as part of an annual event that focuses on how to deliver continuous service improvement.

The Catalysis CEO Summit took place at Salisbury District Hospital and provided leading figures from the world of healthcare with an opportunity to learn more about the trust’s unique Improving Together programme.

Delegates saw first-hand some of the changes that have been put in place at Salisbury, including what staff have done to dramatically reduce the number of falls that occur while patients are in hospital.

The leaders also visited the new, state-of-the-art Imber Ward, which provides the hospital with 24 additional beds in an environmentally sustainable building.

Lisa Thomas, Interim Chief Executive, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our aim is always to deliver the highest level of care for our patients, invest in our staff so they have the resources they need and have great working relationships with our business partners.

“I am delighted that we have been able to share just a little of the great work that is going on at our hospital to improve the care we give.

“I could not be prouder of the people who work here and the commitment they make, day in day out, caring for our local communities and each other.”