What are the Benefits of Creating a Patient Safety Culture?
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
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
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
Whistleblowing can be a complex and challenging process for workers, often involving significant personal and career risks. Visibility and discussion of whistleblowing have increased due
While it may seem like just another acronym in the healthcare landscape, PSIRF represents a significant shift towards a system-based approach to patient safety, offering
Healthcare providers often face intense and dynamic situations which can result in avoidable harm to patients. Understanding human factors in healthcare can help to empower
The intelligent use of data and technology can play a significant role in managing clinical risk in both the private and public healthcare sectors. Harnessing
One of the human’s great strengths is its adaptability. This endows us with resilience in changing situations or circumstances never before experienced. However, this same
We humans have gleefully embraced rapidly advancing science and technology, which is perhaps strange because inside us, and crucially inside our brains, little has changed
People make mistakes, we call it human error. In healthcare sometimes an error results in a patient being harmed. When this happens what is the
As an employer, you may feel it necessary to carry out disciplinary procedures, but before this can happen a disciplinary investigation is required. Organisations may
The use of WhatsApp at work is increasing and with it are the potential pitfalls for both employers and employees. The popular instant messaging platform
What are business ethics? Happily, most of us behave ethically in our social lives – for instance, we know to treat others with respect and