HQIP Clinical Audit Heroes Awards - Patient Safety Hero 2025 nominations

Summary

Nominations are now open for the Patient Safety Hero Award—one of five main award categories in the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership's (HQIP's) 2025 Clinical Audit Heroes Awards. This award recognises clinical audits and quality improvement projects supporting improved patient safety.

To enter, complete the nomination form by Sunday 27th April 2025.

Content

What are the judges looking for?

Excellence in clinical audit and/or quality improvement, supporting real and impactful improvements in patient safety, should be demonstrated. More specifically, submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

• Clear project design involving robust clinical audit(s) or similar evidence/data-informed quality improvement
• Evidence of improvements in patient safety made as a result of the project, preferably providing data
• Wider impact on patient outcomes and experience, or on healthcare service provision.

The following additional criteria will also be taken into consideration:

• Consideration of sustainability and/or longevity
• Innovative approach.