Patient Safety Incident investigations

The Patient Safety Strategy (2019) and Patient Safety Investigation Framework (PSIRF) both outline a fundamental shift in the way that patient safety investigations are conducted. This ‘new era’ in patient safety represents a considerable shift in the way that investigations are conducted, particularly for those NHS Trusts implementing PSIRF.

As the Serious Incident Framework (2015) becomes obsolete, how teams select their incidents to investigate will shift away from severity of harm to focusing on pinpointing opportunities to maximising learning. Indeed, under the new arrangements, teams are encouraged to consider utilising a wider range of investigation techniques that will ensure a more proportionate and potentially less time-consuming approach to understanding sub-standard care and failings. With an emphasis on systems thinking and human factors, organisations will need to identify and train expert investigators.

For further information and to book your place visit https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/psirf-masterclass or click on the title above or email [email protected].

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