Nurse wins award after saving NHS £1m

A colleague of Claire Hughes said she went "beyond what is expected"

A nurse has received a Regional NHS Champion Award after improving patient safety and finding a saving of £1m.

Claire Hughes, the lead nurse for Tissue Viability at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, arranged for a new contract to supply hybrid mattresses for hospital patients.

The new mattresses reduce the risk of patients developing pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores.

According to the hospitals trust, the new contract will save £1m over the next four years.

it said the mattresses worked by providing a higher quality pressure-relieving surface that reduced the risk of patients developing pressure ulcers.

Clinical procurement nurse lead at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Claire Moses, said: "Claire’s commitment to delivering quality care in collaboration with procurement led to the successful implementation of this contract.

"Claire has worked beyond what is expected of her and is very worthy of this award."