Notification of investigation: management of VTE risk in patients following thrombolysis for an acute stroke
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 7 Feb 2019
The investigation will focus on the risk reduction measures to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients that have suffered an acute stroke.
HSIB’s innovative approach ensures families are central to safety investigations
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 7 Feb 2019
Both national and maternity investigations are showing a high level of family engagement through an inclusive and innovative model that ensures families have a voice throughout investigations.
New report focuses on recommendations to make ambulance transfers safer
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 24 Jan 2019
A lack of national guidance and standard practice for ambulance transfers could be putting patients at risk.
HSIB release interim bulletin relating to the management of chronic health conditions in prisons
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 20 Dec 2018
The investigation focuses on the case of a 43-year-old male, with a history of epilepsy since childhood.
Electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems interim bulletin released
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 19 Dec 2018
The investigation explores the risks around the discharge process when using electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) systems, in the context of availability of support services in trusts at weekends.
Beware of button batteries this Christmas
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 7 Dec 2018
Parents and families should be aware of the potential harmful effects of button batteries if swallowed.
HSIB report calls for better regulation of medical devices
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 29 Nov 2018
A new report published today has highlighted the high patient risk – with even possible risk of death - associated with some medical devices used within the NHS for patient care and treatment.
HSIB national report reinforces need for 24/7 emergency mental health care
- By: Communications team
- Posted on: 23 Nov 2018
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has today published its latest report highlighting the variation in mental health care across emergency departments and setting out four recommendations aimed at improving patient care.
Notification of investigation: piped supply of medical air and oxygen
- By: None
- Posted on: 20 Nov 2018
The Healthcare Safety Investigation (HSIB) has launched a new investigation after an incident where a patient was connected to the medical air supply instead of the oxygen supply.
HSIB places emphasis on effective system design and standardisation of practice to tackle common never event
- By: None
- Posted on: 15 Nov 2018
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has today published its latest report,highlighting why current measures aren’t effective in preventing the insertion of an incorrect intraocular lens (IOLs) and setting out three recommendations aimed at national improvement.