HSJ Guide: What can a broader perspective on NHS data teach us about patient safety?

Summary

When somebody enters a hospital, they assume they are in the right place to get better. However, studies show too many patients come to harm in a healthcare setting. This HSJ guide looks at what NHS data can teach us about patient safety, including:

• Looking beyond the obvious sources of safety data.
• Improving maternity outcomes through PROMPT Wales.
• Overcoming some of the practical hurdles.
• Bringing safety and workforce data together.