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Management of sickle cell crisis
published
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells. It affects approximately 15,000 people in the UK. This investigation looks at the risks for patients with sickle cell disease when they are treated with morphine for a sickle cell crisis.
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Theme:
Long-term conditions, Medical devices, Coronavirus (COVID-19) -
Awaiting safety recommendation responses

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Clinical investigation booking systems failures: written communications in community languages
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This investigation looks at the safety risk of booking systems failures. We explore the use of paper and hybrid booking systems and the production of appointment letters.
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Theme:
Communication and decision making -
Safety recommendation responses received

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Non-accidental injuries in infants attending the emergency department
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This investigation explores the challenges for clinicians associated with making the clinical judgement as to whether an injury is accidental or not. Please note that due to the subject matter of this report it contains details which some readers may find distressing.
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Theme:
Missed diagnosis -
Safety recommendation responses received

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Safety risk of air embolus associated with central venous catheters used for haemodialysis treatment
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This investigation aims to improve patient safety by supporting healthcare staff in the safe use of central venous catheters to access a patient’s blood supply.
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Theme:
Medical devices -
Safety recommendation responses received

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Care delivery within community mental health teams
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In 2018, there were 1,306 suicides in England by people who had been in contact with mental health services in the previous 12 months. This investigation emphasises that NHS trusts should move away from standardised scoring tools that categorise a patient as high, medium or low risk, as they are a …
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Theme:
Mental health -
Safety recommendation responses received

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Assessment of risk during the maternity pathway
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Despite a wealth of national guidance, risk assessments in the maternity pathway remain a significant challenge. This national learning report highlights the need for a personalised and dynamic risk assessment approach.
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Theme:
Maternity

The clinical observation of patients detained under the Mental Health Act at risk of self-harm in acute hospitals
This investigation explores the barriers and enablers to the clinical observation of adults at risk of self-harm who are detained under the Mental Health Act in an acute hospital.
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Theme:
Hospital care

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Access to critical patient information at the bedside
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This investigation explores the challenges NHS hospital staff face when trying to access key information about their patients, at the patient bedside.
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Theme:
Cardiac, Communication and decision making -
Safety recommendation responses received

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Detection of jaundice in newborn babies
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Jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies, with 1 in 20 requiring treatment. This national investigation explores safety issues associated with delayed diagnosis of jaundice in newborn babies.
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Theme:
Neonatal, Missed diagnosis -
Awaiting safety recommendation responses

Factors affecting the delivery of safe care in midwifery units
This national learning report analyses a sample of 93 investigations completed by the maternity programme formerly and presents the key themes.
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Theme:
Patient safety themes, Access to care, Maternity