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A thematic analysis of HSIB's first 22 national investigations

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HSIB has analysed its first 22 HSIB national investigations to identify the recurring patient safety themes and to explore the impact so far of the 85 recommendations we have made to address them. The work was undertaken after it was recognised that similar issues were arising in our investigations…
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  • Theme:

    Analysis
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Timely detection and treatment of cauda equina syndrome

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We have identified a patient safety risk involving the timely detection and treatment of non-malignant spinal cord compression (cauda equina syndrome).
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  • Theme:

    Emergency care, Access to care

  • Safety recommendation responses received

Pregnant woman laying on a hospital bed, wearing a continuous fetal heart rate monitor.
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Suitability of equipment and technology used for continuous fetal heart rate monitoring

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This national patient safety investigation looks into the suitability of equipment and technology used for continuous fetal heart rate monitoring during labour and birth.
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  • Theme:

    Maternity, Medical devices

  • Safety recommendation responses received

A man lays on a hospital bed breathing through an oxygen mask strapped to his face.
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Oxygen issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

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There has been an increased demand for oxygen gas in hospital wards during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation of the lungs affecting a patient’s ability to breathe. This investigation looks at the provision of piped oxygen gas supplies to hospitals.
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  • Theme:

    Medical devices, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • Safety recommendation responses received

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Wrong site surgery – wrong patient: invasive procedures in outpatient settings

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This investigation looks at the risks involved in the correct identification of patients in outpatient departments. Correct identification is crucial to make sure they receive the right clinical procedure.
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  • Theme:

    Checking, Surgical

  • Safety recommendation responses received

Child with asthma.
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Management of chronic asthma in children aged 16 years and under

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Asthma is the most common lung disease in the UK. 1.1 million children are diagnosed with the condition. Our investigation looks at the risks involved in the management of children aged 16 years and under diagnosed with asthma.
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  • Theme:

    Long-term conditions, Access to care

  • Safety recommendation responses received

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Outpatient appointments intended but not booked after inpatient stays

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We identified a safety risk involving outpatient follow-up appointments which are intended but not booked after an inpatient stay. If a patient does not receive their intended follow-up appointment, it could lead to patient harm owing to delayed or absent clinical care and treatment.
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  • Theme:

    Access to care, Follow-up care

  • Safety recommendation responses received

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Wrong site surgery – wrong tooth extraction

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Wrong tooth extraction is the most common form of wrong site surgery reported over the past five years. This is classed as a Never Event - patient safety incidents that are wholly preventable where guidance or safety recommendations that provide strong systemic protective barriers are available at …
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  • Theme:

    Checking, Surgical

  • Safety recommendation responses received

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Provision of mental health care to patients presenting at the emergency department

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In England, it is estimated that 5% of all hospital emergency department attendances are primarily due to mental ill-health. This investigation reinforces the need for emergency mental health care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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  • Theme:

    Mental health, Access to care

  • Safety recommendation responses received

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Emergency response to heart attack

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This investigation looks at the emergency response to heart attack across the NHS in England.
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  • Theme:

    Emergency care, Access to care

  • Safety recommendation responses received

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