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Search the catalogue HERE to find books.

If you can't find what you are looking for just ask as we can usually locate things from elsewhere.

Once you have registered with the library you will be able to request and renew items via the catalogue.

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The Knowledge and Library Hub gives access to many resources all in one place.

Access HERE - Click on the yellow bar at the top of the screen then login using your OpenAthens account.

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Do you need to find the latest evidence to support your QI project?

Library staff can perform a search of the literature for you to find the latest research or background information. When making your request be as specific as you can so that we can search as accurately as possible for you.

As well as searching for clinical topics we can search for the evidence to support your management decision making.

Email dgn-tr.library@nhs.net with your request, come & see us or fill in our online search request form.

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To book a session for yourself or a group or to discuss your needs send an email to dgn-tr.library@nhs.net or phone 01322 428548

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PLEASE REGISTER WITH THE LIBRARY BEFORE REQUESTING BOOKS OR ARTICLES - THIS WILL ENABLE US TO SPEED UP YOUR REQUESTS. THANK YOU

To register with the library just fill out our membership form HERE

Library staffed opening hours are Monday to Friday, 09.00-16.30

All library members are eligible to borrow up to 10 items for a period of 4 weeks.

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To recieve any of the following current awareness bulletins complete our form and we will add you to the mailing list.

Register to recieve current awareness bulletins

AI in Healthcare

Assisted Dying

Education

Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

Frailty

Fundamentals of Care

Mental Health

Midwifery

Midwifery Monthly

Neonates & Paediatrics

Nursing News

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Oncology

Orthopaedics

Ten Tasters - Medicine

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Open access - no login required

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Cambridge Core - Medicine: General Interest - Measurement for Improvement

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Learn how to search the databases effectively to find the evidence you need, how to reference and how to critically appraise the research.

Click HERE for more information.

Sessions can be delivered for individuals or groups.

All training will be delivered either in person at Darent Valley Hospital or via Teams.

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Can't find what you need?

Email, phone or come and see us and we will be able to help you.

Email: dgn-tr.library@nhs.net

Phone: 01322 42 8548

Professional Library :: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (dgt.nhs.uk)

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To keep up to date in healthcare management and administration you can register to recieve updates from the following:

Kings Fund

Nuffield Trust

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Books on Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance

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Books on Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance

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See our list of books on QI / quality assurance.

If you can’t see what you need here ask as we can probably get hold of it for you.

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Results of search for 'quality assurance' › KSS Knowledge & Library Services catalogue

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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Libraries: Emergency Medicine

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Register for OpenAthens - Please use your NHS email when registering

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Register for OpenAthens - Please use your NHS email when registering

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

To access all the e-resources we are subscribed to, including articles, e-books & healthcare databases you will need an OpenAthens account. Click above to register.

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Already have an account? Login

Please note that you need to activate your account before you can use it. Please read the information on the page you'll see after you have submitted this form, and check your inbox for your activation email.

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Already have an account? Login Please note that you need to activate your account before you can use it. Please read the information on the page you'll see after you have submitted this form, and check your inbox for your activation email.

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Do you need to learn how to appraise the research for validity, reliability and relevance?

If you are a complete beginner or need a refresher we will have something to suit all abilities.

We offer several sessions in Critical Appraisal, including:

Exploring Critical Appraisal (How to Read a Paper)

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Studies

Critical Appraisal of Systematic Reviews

Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Studies

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Browse all the journals available to you - click on the link above and make sure you are logged in with OpenAthens. Journals are sorted by subject including Nursing.

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What are the benefits of registering for OpenAthens?

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What are the benefits of registering for OpenAthens?

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With an OpenAthens password you can get access to a range of e-resources, including:

Full text journals

E-books

Databases

Clinical Decision Support Tools

Access these resources from anywhere, from any device, when you need them.

When registering for an OpenAthens account please use your NHS email address - this will mean that your account will be approved and activated quicker.

Thank you

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Training in How to Search the Databases to find Articles and Research

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Training in How to Search the Databases to find Articles and Research

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Learn how to search the databases to find the evidence you need to support your research or patient care.

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Is there a specific book or journal article you would like to find?

Fill out our request form with the details and we will locate if for you.

Please make sure you are registered with the library before you make your request. Thank you.

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We can offer help with putting your references together and using reference management software to manage them.

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50 Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Approaches

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50 Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Approaches

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Access this e-book HERE then login using OpenAthens

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Preparing for Continuous Quality Improvement for Healthcare

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Preparing for Continuous Quality Improvement for Healthcare

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Access this e-book HERE logging in using OpenAthens

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ABC of Quality Improvement in Healthcare

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ABC of Quality Improvement in Healthcare

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Access this e-book HERE logging in using OpenAthens

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What works: Leveraging Quality Improvement to address health and care inequalities - 24/01/2025

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What works: Leveraging Quality Improvement to address health and care inequalities - 24/01/2025

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Quality improvement (QI) seeks to enhance care but does not consistently consider equity, leading to potential intervention-generated inequalities. This brief summarises the evidence on what works to ensure that QI addresses inequalities, categorising approaches that improve or worsen them.

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Authors John Ford, Lucy Johnson, Jenny Blythe, Camille Gajria, Ian Holdroyd, Amy Dehn Lunn, Helena Painter, Helen Pearce

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What works: Leveraging Quality Improvement to address health and care inequalities - Health Equity Evidence Centre

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Quality improvement (QI) seeks to enhance care but does not consistently consider equity, leading to potential intervention-generated inequalities. This brief summarises the evidence on what works to ensure that QI addresses inequalities, categorising approaches that improve or worsen them.