Why the wider use of AAR signals PSIRF maturity (Judy Walker Associates, July 2026)

Summary

In edition 15 of her newsletter, Judy Walker reports early findings from her PSIRF implementation survey, showing most organisations believe PSIRF is largely embedded, though wider use of After Action Review (AAR) beyond patient safety remains limited. Using Normalization Process Theory, Judy highlights that broader AAR use signals organisational maturity, reflecting deliberate appraisal and extension of AAR into wider learning and improvement work