Add this result to my export selection Wrong patient details on blood sample (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 23 September 2019 Wrong blood in tube (WBIT) incidents can occur when blood samples are taken from patients and are either miscollected (blood is taken from the wrong patient but labelled with the correct patient... Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Insertion of an incorrect intraocular lens (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 12 November 2018 Cataract removal and implantation of an artificial lens is the most common surgical procedure undertaken by the NHS. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Undetected button/coin cell battery ingestion in children (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 30 July 2019 This investigation looks at the undetected ingestion of button/coin cell batteries in children. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Management of chronic health conditions in prisons (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 09 October 2019 Each day around 120 prisoners with ongoing medication needs are moved between prisons. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Recognising and responding to critically unwell patients (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 20 May 2019 Problems in recognising and responding to deteriorating patients continues to be a major source of severe harm and preventable death in hospitals. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Undetected button/coin cell battery ingestion in children (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 25 June 2019 This investigation looks at the undetected ingestion of button/coin cell batteries in children. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Detection of retained vaginal swabs and tampons following childbirth (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 09 December 2019 Women can be left in severe pain and at risk of infection if swabs and tampons used after childbirth are accidentally left in the vagina. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems and safe discharge (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 24 October 2019 We’ve identified a significant safety risk posed by poorly implemented electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) systems. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Recognising and responding to critically unwell patients (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 28 June 2019 Problems in recognising and responding to deteriorating patients continues to be a major source of severe harm and preventable death in hospitals. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Potential under-recognised risk of harm from the use of propranolol (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 05 February 2020 This patient safety investigation explores the under recognised toxicity of propranolol in overdose. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)