Local integrated investigation pilot 2: Incorrect patient details on handover

From the investigation: Local integrated investigation pilot 2: Incorrect patient details on handover

Recommendation date:

Safety recommendation

HSIB recommends that the Acute Trust tests its positive patient identification procedure for patients with dementia in order to identify risks and support the development of effective mitigating controls.

Response:

A Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) workshop was held by the Trust in respect of their positive patient identification procedure. The workshop resulted in a number of internal recommendations to mitigate the risks highlighted within the HSIB report.

Response received on 19 April 2022 and updated 18 November 2022.

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