Safe system framework for children at risk of deterioration (RCPCH, 4 October 2022)

Summary

This framework produced by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) aims to improve how healthcare organisations recognise and respond to children at risk of deterioration. A safer system can work in partnership with families and patients, develop a patient safety culture and support ongoing learning.

The framework covers:

• Patient safety culture
• Partnership with families
• Recognising deterioration
• Responding to deterioriation
• Open and consistent learning
• Education and training