Safety recommendation
HSIB recommends that NHS England and NHS Improvement support the Joint Ambulance Improvement Programme to respond to emerging risks and research highlighting factors impacting on effective ambulance response.
Response:
A standing item of “emerging risks and research highlighting factors impacting on effective ambulance response” has been added to the agenda of the Joint Ambulance Improvement Programme (JAIP) Board, where matters of concern can be raised and actioned if appropriate. The JAIP board meets every two months and membership comprises senior representation from ambulance services and key stakeholders.
TIMELINE: The JAIP Board meets every two months. The item has been added to the agenda starting with the June 2021 meeting.
Response received on 15 June 2021.