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Community PostWay back in March I applied to re-join the NHS to help with COVID-19. I am a mental health nurse prescriber with an unblemished clinical record. I have had an unusual career which includes working in senior management before returning to clinical work in 2002. I have also helped deliver several projects that achieved nation recognition, including one that was highly commented by NICE in 2015, and one that was presented at the NICE Annual Conference in 2018. Several examples of my work can be found on the NICE Shared Learning resource pages. Since applying as an NHS returner. I have been interviewed online 6 times by 3 different organisations, all repeating the same questions. I was told that the area of work I felt best suited to working in - primary care/ community / mental health , specialising in prescribing and multi-morbidity - was in demand. A reference has been taken up and my DBS check eventually came through. I also received several (mostly duplicated) emails. On 29th June I received a call from the acute trust in Cornwall about returning. I explained that I had specified community / primary care as I have no recent acute hospital experience. The caller said they would pass me over to NHS Kernow, an organisation I had mentioned in my application. I have heard nothing since. I can only assume the backlisting I have suffered for speaking out for patients, is still in place. If this is true (and I am always open to being corrected) it is an appalling reflection on the NHS culture in my view. Here is my story: http://www.carerightnow.co.uk/i-dont-want-to-hear-anything-bad-whistleblowing-in-health-social-care/
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Content ArticleAs awareness of the importance of psychological safety in the workplace increases, there is a corresponding increase in the number of psychometric tools, applications and services that attempt to measure psychological safety. This post on the blog Psychological Safety outlines some helpful principles for organisations to apply when choosing a psychometric tool. It lays out the following key principles, stating that in choosing a psychometric tool, we should ensure that we understand the methods and algorithms the tool uses. it’s usable and accessible for everyone. it’s secure. people retain ownership of their own data. the questions and statements actually correlate with psychological safety. it doesn’t make assumptions based upon majority culture. the tool doesn’t create perverse incentives.
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Content ArticleThis research examined sexual misconduct occurring in surgery in the UK, so that more informed and targeted actions can be taken to make healthcare safer for staff and patients. A survey assessed individuals’ experiences with being sexually harassed, sexually assaulted, and raped by work colleagues. Individuals were also asked whether they had seen this happen to others at work. Compared with men, women were much more likely to have seen sexual misconduct happening to others, and to have it happen to them. Individuals were also asked whether they thought healthcare-related organizations were handling issues of sexual misconduct adequately; most did not think they were. The General Medical Council (GMC) received the lowest evaluations. The results of this study have implications for all stakeholders, including patients. Sexual misconduct was commonly experienced by respondents, representing a serious issue for the profession. There is a widespread lack of faith in the UK organizations responsible for dealing with this issue. Those organizations have a duty to protect the workforce, and to protect patients. Further reading: Breaking the silence: Addressing sexual misconduct in healthcare Calling out the sexist and misogynist culture within healthcare: a blog by Dr Chelcie Jewitt, co-founder of the Surviving in Scrubs campaign GMC's Good medical practice 2024
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Content ArticleIn this article in the Scotsman, former whistle blower, Iain Kennedy, writes about the culture of fear and blame in Scotland's NHS and how NHS staff must feel free to speak up about problems that affect patient safety.
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Content ArticleLeadership within the NHS has never been more critical. The need to support staff, remain resilient to the ongoing operational challenges create space to develop services which are locally responsive and inclusive are all pre-requisites for organisational success. However, for every leader there is also the need to know when it is time to move on, and the system can make that easier (or harder) to recognise and to act on. In this blog for BMJ Leader, Aqua’s Chief Executive Sue Holden looks at the issues facing senior NHS leaders who are having to function in ever-changing structures and a shifting culture. She asks whether innovative approaches to roles and contracts would allow the NHS to retain their skills and experience, while allowing new leaders to come through to senior positions.
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Pieces: Claudia's story of a serious incident
Patient_Safety_Learning posted an article in Maternity
This digital story produced by Patient Voices, hears from Claudia who reflects on the unexpected death of a baby she helped care for in hospital. Claudia describes her own and her team's emotions as they debriefed and embarked on their serious incident report. -
Content ArticleLearn about some of the clinical supervision models used for registered healthcare professionals to enhance personal and professional development.
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Content ArticleThis is the report of a review into how the executive leadership of the NHS could be better supported and empowered to ensure the best possible service is delivered for patients. Sir Ron Kerr was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to conduct the review, which focused on three issues in particular: The expectations and support available for leaders - particularly those in challenging organisations and systems The scope for further alignment of performance management expectations at the organisational and system level The options for reducing the administrative burden placed on executive leaders The report describes the methodology of the review, outlines its findings and makes a number of recommendations around these issues.
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A Kind Life website
Patient-Safety-Learning posted an article in Suggest a useful website
A Kind Life works with NHS organisations to help them shape a culture that cultivates kindness and nurtures high performance. The company offers a range of training courses and programmes focused on areas such as recruitment, leadership, feedback and conflict resolution. -
Content ArticleShift work can introduce additional health, safety and wellbeing challenges. This article explore some of these challenges, including the increased risk of injury or illness, sleep and fatigue problems, psychological health, and suggest ways you can ensure safe and healthy shift work.
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Friends of African Nursing
Patient_Safety_Learning posted an article in International patient safety
Friends of African Nursing (FoAN) was started as an organisation by Lesley and Kate, who had family contacts in Africa and due to their professional nursing backgrounds, had taken an interest in the health systems in African countries which they had visited whilst on holiday. It was apparent to them both separately, that the privilege of the healthcare environment in which they both worked in the UK - which offered continuing education, ready access to journals, speciality (perioperative) education and a professional association (in which they were closely involved, at home) as a ready made network was indeed a huge privilege which should be shared. Their primary interest is in supporting nurses and nursing in Africa. FOAN specialises in supporting nurses who work in Operating Theatres particularly and work with the surgical teams. Surgery is often high risk in Africa and their key interest is to update practice, educate on risk management and patient safety as well as infection prevention measures. They have also delivered programmes for ward leaders and other bespoke courses. Visit the FoAN website to find out more via the link below. -
Content ArticleStatistics and key facts about the impact of hydration, nutrition, sleep, and regular breaks on workforce wellbeing.
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Content ArticleAccording to the last AHPRA Medical Training Survey, a third of doctors in training in the USA had experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment or discrimination in the workplace. The person responsible was usually a colleague and concerningly, only a third of those who witnessed or experienced this behaviour reported it. In this article, Josh Inglis explains why we can’t continue to overlook unprofessional behaviour in our workplace, because doing so is causing harm to ourselves, our patients and the profession, and what we can do about it.
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Content ArticleAn opportunity to connect virtually with health and care professionals from across the UK and Ireland on your shared interest in patient safety and quality improvement. An initiative from Supporting Q Connections programme.
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Content ArticleThis resource from the Royal College of Nursing encourages health and social care managers to ensure that nursing staff are taking their at-work breaks, are well hydrated and have access to nutritional food. It outlines the case for making improvements and the legal responsibilities of employing organisations, and provides tips and case studies to support the implementation of improvements. The document is supported by a short guide for nursing staff and posters to encourage nursing staff to self-care and take steps to rest, rehydrate and refuel.
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This is part of our series of Patient Safety Spotlight interviews, where we talk to different people about their role and what motivates them to make health and social care safer. Martin talks to us about the role of Professional Nurse Advocates (PNAs) in improving patient safety through restorative clinical supervision for nurses. He also talks about the need to recognise the close relationship between staff safety and patient safety, and the impact that long waiting lists and limited NHS capacity are currently having. -
Community PostTalking with John Holt, PS Mnager at Birmingham and Solihull CCG today. Would it be helpful to set up a CCG PS Mansger community?
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Staff safety in the mental healthcare setting
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Interesting blog posted from @Sarahjane Jones on her research findings on staff safety: Do you work in mental health? We'd be interested to hear your own experiences? What challenges do you face? -
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Patient Safety Managers - is there a defined role? Help for a newly appointed PSM
HelenH posted a topic in Patient safety standards
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I met at a recent conference a newly appointed Patient Safety Manager. She’d been working in a supporting role in another organisation and was delighted with her obviously well deserved promotion to a more senior role of patient safety manager in another Trust. But 6 days in, she’s had no induction, there is no patient safety strategy or plan in the Trust, there isn’t any guidance as how she should do her job other than just ‘get on with doing RCAs. ‘ She doesn’t know who she can turn to for advice or support either in her Trust or elsewhere. Are there networks of PSMs she can turn to? Surely there is a model framework for patient safety that is produced as a guide? How can we help her and other PSMs?- Posted
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AHRQ: Team STEPPS
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in How to engage for patient safety
AHRQ's TeamSTEPPS - Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety - is an evidence-based set of teamwork tools, aimed at optimising patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills among healthcare teams, including patients and family caregivers. -
Content ArticlePresentation slides from Nancy Redfern, Consultant Anaesthetist and Newcastle Co-chair Joint fatigue working group, and David Dawson, Consultant Anaesthetist & Sleep Physician Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, on managing fatigue and creating a safety culture.
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Content ArticleInformation on how sleep and fatigue can impact on the health of staff, with practical recommendations for improving the quality of sleep and rest.
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Content ArticleThere are signs that some US healthcare organisations are scoring some successes in addressing the worker morale and retention crisis. But data from Press Ganey surveys shows that there is a widening gap between the most- and least-successful organisations. This article draws lessons from the former. It discusses three key elements needed to engage workers, make them more resilient, and make them feel more aligned with their leaders.
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Content ArticleHow can we ensure that health and care staff from all backgrounds feel respected, valued and listened to at work? Siva Anandaciva sits down with Karen Bonner, Chief Nurse at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, to talk about the value of having a diverse workforce, and how we can make the health and care system fairer for staff, patients, and communities from ethnic minority groups.
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Content ArticleThis study looked at nursing within the UK and The Netherlands' health sectors, which are both highly regulated with policies to increase inclusiveness. It aimed to investigate the interplay between employment conditions and policy measures at sectoral level, in order to identify how these both facilitate and limit employment participation for disabled workers.
