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The Human Factors Dirty Dozen: What They Are and How To Counteract Them

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Understanding the underlying causes of incidents is critical to preventing their recurrence. When incidents, accidents or near misses happen “human error” is often cited as an explanation which covers a wide variety of potential causes, making it difficult to take the proactive steps to address the root causes and create a safer environment. Incidents caused […]

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Learn the Principles of Good Governance to Build a Better Future

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Good governance is essential for any organisation, particularly where public spending is involved. The principles of good governance encompass transparency, accountability, ethical behaviour, effective leadership, risk management and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Audit Commission has defined governance as: “The systems and processes by which health bodies lead, direct and control their functions, in

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What is ESG Strategy and Why it Matters

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Today’s organisations are under increasing scrutiny to operate ethically and sustainably. Businesses which operate ethically are more likely to be successful in the long term which is, in part, because 79% of consumers agree that businesses have a wider social responsibility than simply making a profit. As well as consumers, investors value ethical working practices

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Key Points of the Darzi Report and NHS Priorities For 2024

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The NHS in England is a vital institution, providing healthcare to millions of people. However, in recent years, concerns have grown about its performance with public satisfaction at an all time low. To address these concerns, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care commissioned a rapid independent healthcare investigation – the Darzi Report,

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Mastering CQC Standards for Exceptional UK Care

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As healthcare providers you will be aware of the importance of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as an independent regulator for health and social care standards in England, working to ensure people receive safe, effective and compassionate care. However the CQC can refer to a few key sets of differing terminology that can be confusing

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Who Needs Risk and Quality Management in Healthcare?

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Ensuring patient well-being is a constant, unwavering priority for every healthcare provider. But navigating the path to achieving this goal can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. You understand the importance of creating a culture that prioritises patient safety, yet the practical steps to achieve this aren’t always clear. This blog sheds light on two

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Independent NHS Investigations: Criteria and Commissioning

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Patient safety remains at the forefront of the NHS‘s mission. From frontline staff to leadership teams, an ongoing commitment to ensuring every patient receives the highest quality of care is paramount. However, even in the most well-functioning healthcare systems, unforeseen events can occur. This is where independent NHS investigations become invaluable. This article delves into

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Incident Reporting in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions

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It is widely acknowledged that incident reporting in healthcare is vital but the process can be challenging. In this article we explain the benefits of effective incident reporting and the processes involved in order to gain insights on how to improve patient safety. A healthcare incident is any unintended event that could harm a patient,

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Improving Healthcare: A Guide To Patient Safety Incident Investigations

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There are over 2.5 million patient safety events recorded in the NHS each year and healthcare organisations naturally have a responsibility to ensure they are doing everything in their power to prevent the same problems from reoccurring. Depending on the nature of the event, an investigation into a patient safety incident may be required in

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What are the Benefits of Creating a Patient Safety Culture?

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Patient safety in healthcare is affected by a multitude of factors from communication to human factors and technology. Improving patient safety is an ongoing process which requires action on a number of levels including the individual and the system. Improving patient safety isn’t something which can be fixed overnight. Building a strong patient safety culture

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From Evidence to Insight: A Guide to Writing Effective Investigation Reports

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When it comes to writing an investigation report you may find yourself wondering where to start or how to bring together all of the evidence you have gathered. Perhaps you have spent a great deal of time carrying out a disciplinary investigation and the thought of writing the crucial investigation report makes you wonder how

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