Mind the implementation gap: The persistence of avoidable harm in the NHS
Patients continue to die and be harmed by the failure to learn from unsafe care
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Latest SFA News
Webinar: Challenges and solutions in healthcare procurement and supply chain that prioritise patient and staff safety
The webinar took place on Wednesday 30 March and featured around 50 attendees
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Challenges in Healthcare Supply Chain and Patient and Staff Safety Webinar
The webinar will take place from 10-12.00 on Wednesday 30 March in partnership with NHS Supply Chain and Patient Safety Learning
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Patients will be endangered by flaws in health bill, says NHS ombudsman
Victims of medical negligence could be denied justice because of ‘curtain of secrecy’
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‘Safety for All’ white paper published
‘Safety for All’ white paper published to prioritise improvement in both patient and healthcare worker safety.
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Maria Caulfield MP confirmed as new Minister for Patient Safety
Former cancer nurse announced as new Minster for Patient Safety
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New patient coalition launched for digital health technology
A new coalition has come together to ensure the interests of patients are at the heart of the development of policy in digital health technology.
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Upcoming Patient Safety Events
Patient Safety in Focus and the HSJ Patient Safety Congress.
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MPs say 1,000 babies die preventable deaths in England each year
Commons health committee says NHS has reduced baby deaths significantly but could do more to improve safety.
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Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds
The quality of face masks healthcare workers wear makes a huge difference to their risk of coronavirus infection, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust research has found. Wearing a high grade mask known as an FFP3 can provide up to…
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