Add this result to my export selection Placement of nasogastric tubes (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 25 January 2021 This investigation report looks at nasogastric tubes and how previously identified safety improvements for the placement of these tubes are put into practice. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Unplanned delayed removal of ureteric stents (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 20 January 2021 This investigation relates to patients with kidney stones who have had a ureteric stent inserted and where the stent is left in longer than planned. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection COVID-19 transmission in hospitals: management of the risk (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 26 October 2020 This prospective patient safety investigation looks at how hospitals can minimise the likelihood of patients catching coronavirus (COVID-19) on acute hospital wards. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Delays to intrapartum intervention once fetal compromise is suspected (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 16 October 2020 We have identified a safety risk in maternity care relating to delays to intrapartum intervention once fetal compromise is suspected. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Management of venous thromboembolism risk in patients following thrombolysis for an acute stroke (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 09 October 2020 Every year in the UK over 100,000 people have a stroke. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection The role of clinical pharmacy services in helping to identify and reduce high-risk prescribing errors in hospital (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 24 September 2020 Research suggests that 237 million medication errors occur at some point in the medication process in England per year. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Management of chronic asthma in children aged 16 years and under (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 23 July 2020 Asthma is the most common lung disease in the UK. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Residual drugs in cannulae and extension lines (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 07 July 2020 We have started an investigation looking at the risks to patients when intravenous (IV) drugs are retained in cannulae and extension lines. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Undiagnosed cardiomyopathy in a young person with autism (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 29 June 2020 People with additional needs receiving care in hospital may require adjustments to promote their safety and improve their experience of care. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 02 March 2020 This patient safety investigation explores the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)