Safety recommendation
HSIB recommends that the Chair of the NHS System-wide Paediatric Observations Tracking (SPOT) Programme ensures that any resources produced include examples of children and young people with non-white skin showing signs of serious illness.
Response:
NHS England and NHS Improvement will be carrying out an impact assessment as part of the pilot study for in-patient use of paediatric early warning system (PEWS). Factors that may affect diversity and inclusion of the implementation of PEWS will be examined and reviewed for amendments if necessary, specifically focusing on key issues such as parent language. Attention to these issues may also be addressed in associated training and education. A Task and Finish Group has been established to develop all training content. This approach will also be part of subsequent phases and rollout to wider system solutions by 2022/2023.
Response received on 7 March 2022.