Safety recommendation
HSSIB recommends that NHS England explores, and if appropriate, supports the development and implementation of safety management systems (SMSs) through an SMS co-ordination group. This should be in collaboration with regulators, relevant arm’s length bodies and national organisations, academics, patient representatives and safety leaders from other safety-critical industries.
Response:
We have created a national SMS co-ordination group that brings together experts and key stakeholders to discuss and provide advice on any future national SMS activity. Members include regulators, arm's length bodies (including HSSIB), academics, patient safety partners and safety leaders from all levels across the NHS as well as other safety critical industries. This group is supporting NHS England’s exploration of the applicability of SMS to healthcare.
Response received on 12 December 2024.