Five Trust projects showcased at national awards event in London

FIVE successful projects launched by the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust were showcased at one of the industry’s biggest awards events.

The Trust was a multiple finalist in the HSJ Value in Healthcare Awards, which recognise and reward outstanding efficiency and improvement by the NHS.

The Exeter Community Nursing Centre, Exeter cluster pharmacy team and orthopaedic department at North Devon District Hospital were shortlisted for the event at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Also in the spotlight were ComPAS, the Trust’s community patient administration system, and STAR, an online learning portal for staff.

The five projects are among a number of schemes the Trust has introduced to help it deliver safe, high-quality care while also saving money for the NHS.

They beat off competition from a record 532 entries received by organisers the Health Service Journal.

ComPAS was also a finalist in the EHI Awards, which celebrate the best IT projects in healthcare.

The awards gala dinner took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London last Thursday.