Risk and Patient Safety 2012
2nd and 3rd February 2012, London
The twelfth annual Risk and Patient Safety conference offers delegates the opportunity to hear from some of the leading speakers in patient safety, risk management and improvement, and to learn directly from a range of successful safety initiatives being implemented across the UK. Following an opening national update on Quality, Risk and Patient Safety from Ian Cumming OBE National NHS Managing Director for Quality, a full programme will allow you to attend sessions relevant to your interest or learning needs, including intensive practical masterclass sessions and a panel discussion.
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Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism: A Key Patient Safety Priority
Prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important part of our strategy to improve patient safety.
The Northern Ireland HSC Safety Forum established and facilitated a regional collaborative which developed a single VTE Risk Assessment Tool for N.Ireland.
In a letter issued in July 2011, the CMO commended the use of this assessment tool across the region. This should ensure that every adult patient has a documented VTE risk assessment on admission to hospital which reflects guidance from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (clinical guideline CG92).
It is hoped that this unified approach to VTE risk assessment will also improve and streamline the training of medical and nursing staff and reduce the need for re-training if they move their place of employment.
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Patient Safety 2011: 10 November 2011, Church House, Westminster
Patient Safety 2011 will provide you with an excellent understanding of the health agenda and the implications on safety, alongside in depth analysis of the key challenges being faced. This will include understanding new guidelines on open practice and transparency, increasing patient choice whilst meeting efficiency demands, and ensuring overall outcomes improve.
A series of vibrant and interactive breakout sessions, running in the morning and afternoon, will allow you to better understand, and discuss at greater depth, complex areas of specific interest.
You’ll join other delegates with the same concerns, issues, challenges and interests as you.
For further information, follow the link below:
http://www.patientsafety-conference.co.uk/programme.php
New structures at HSC Safety Forum
In September 2010, the HSC Safety Forum became part of the PHA. This provides enhanced opportunities to advance safety and quality within the Health and Social Care system.
In February 2011, Dr Gavin Lavery was appointed the new Clinical Director of the HSC Safety Forum. Dr Jackie McCall was appointed to the post of Clinical Lead. The operational framework of the forum has been redrawn to enhance its effectiveness and responsiveness. The HSC Safety Forum intends to re-engineer and re-energise its relationship with the Health and Social Care Trusts (HSCTs), patients, clients and the general public. It also plans to engage with primary care and community-based services to facilitate work on safety and quality improvement.