Patient Safety
Patient safety has been a continuous feature of the Task Force's work and additional measures have been gradually introduced to promote patient safety. In particular, the introduction of healthcare associated infection related 'Care Bundles' - an internationally recognised package of measures to reduce the risk to patients and improve safety when delivering care.
Patient safety is a fast developing area in NHS Scotland and the Scottish Patient Safety Programme, co-ordinated by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland, , has driven this topic to the top of the NHS agenda. In recognition of this, the Task Force will work closely with the Scottish Patient Safety Alliance (SPSA) to ensure that patient safety remains at the very heart of the HAI programme. In addition, a revision will be undertaken of The Risk Management of HAI: A Methodology for NHSScotland to ensure that it fits in with the aims of the new programme.