Scottish Patient Safety Programme: Essentials of safe care

Summary

The Essentials of Safe Care is a practical package of evidence-based guidance and support that enables Scotland’s health and social care system to deliver safe care. It forms the building blocks for each Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP) programme of work.

Content

Working in partnership with health and social care teams and several representative bodies across Scotland, the following essentials have been identified as being central to supporting the safe delivery of care across health and care.

• A people-led approach to the planning and delivery of safe care
• Effective and inclusive communication
• Leadership at all levels to support a culture of safety
• Safe clinical and care processes