Beware of button batteries this Christmas

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

HSIB release interim bulletin relating to ectopic pregnancy investigation

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  • Posted on: 7 Nov 2018

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has released an interim bulletin relating to their investigation into the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy

Notification of investigation: high risk medicines administration in hospital to frail older people

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  • Posted on: 24 Oct 2018

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into an incident where a hospital inpatient was administered repeated doses of warfarin in error and suffered significant harm as a result.

Notification of investigation: the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy

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  • Posted on: 18 Oct 2018

Following an initial investigation into the care of a patient who had a ruptured fallopian tube following a delay in diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has launched a full investigation.

Notification of investigation: management of chronic health conditions in prisons

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  • Posted on: 16 Oct 2018

The HSIB has launched an investigation regarding the management of chronic health conditions in prisons.

Notification of investigation: EPMA systems and safe discharge

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  • Posted on: 12 Oct 2018

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into an incident where a patient was inadvertently prescribed and administering two anticoagulation medications.