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Investigating under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF): sharing HSSIB learning for future development
We are working on a report to share learning gained from our investigation activities and education programme about patient safety incident investigations under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
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NHS staff, Patient safety themes, Patient and family

Sepsis: investigating under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
publishedThree reports that model investigation of sepsis under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), to boost local learning and help improve investigation quality in the NHS.
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Delayed diagnosis, Hospital care, Patient safety themes

Insulin: supporting safe self-administration in vulnerable patient groups in the community
We have launched an investigation that explores risks to patient safety for patients in the community who self-administer insulin and who may be at increased risk of harm because of their circumstances.
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Mental health, Medication, Learning disabilities

Insulin: administration of insulin at the right dose and right time in inpatient settings
We have launched an investigation to examine risks to patient safety when patients who take insulin are admitted to acute hospitals.
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Medication, Long-term conditions, Hospital care

Mental health inpatient settings
publishedThis series of patient safety investigations look at mental health inpatient settings. They were directed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We've completed five investigations and an overarching report that explores cross-cutting patient safety risks.
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Mental health -
Awaiting safety recommendation responses

The impact of staff fatigue on patient safety
publishedStaff fatigue contributes directly and indirectly to patient harm. Yet fatigue is not routinely considered in patient safety event reporting or learning reviews. We share safety recommendations and learning for healthcare organisations to increase their understanding of staff fatigue. This includes…
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NHS staff, Patient safety themes -
Awaiting safety recommendation responses

Workforce and patient safety
publishedThe workforce challenges faced by the NHS in England present a significant risk to patient safety and staff wellbeing. We're undertaking five investigations to consider how working conditions can be optimised to support patient safety, while maintaining and improving NHS staff wellbeing.
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NHS staff, Patient safety themes -
Awaiting safety recommendation responses

Pre-hospital interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECG) in ambulance services
publishedThese two investigations will help to address patient safety risks associated with electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation by ambulance crews in cases of ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (StEMI).
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Emergency care, Cardiac -
Awaiting safety recommendation responses

Medication related harm
publishedMedication is the most common intervention for patients in the NHS. In the most serious cases, delayed and missed medication can cause catastrophic effects. We have launched three local investigations and one national investigation into medication related harm. Two reports have been published so fa…
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Medication, Communication and decision making, Continuity of care

Electronic patient record (EPR) systems – thematic review
We have launched a thematic review of HSSIB’s work to date to identify specific patient safety issues and learning related to electronic patient record (EPR) systems.
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NHS staff, Communication and decision making, Medical devices