HSSIB consultation

As a neutral, not-for-profit, membership organisation, we work with healthcare stakeholders to support safer, more efficient care for all using our standards for unique identification.

We fully support and value the work of the HSSIB and would like to use the opportunity to provide additional considerations as part of its strategy and investigative framework.

The strategy (including mission, vision and themes). Full details can be found here.

Our commentary in relation to the five core themes:

• Deliver high-quality, impactful independent safety investigations
• Place people at the core of our work
• Be a strong, inclusive voice for patient safety across healthcare
• Promote and professionalise healthcare investigations
• Embed a compassionate, inclusive culture across our organisation

The investigation criteria and principles. Full details can be found here.

Our commentary in relation to the six key criteria:

• Systemic risk - what is the breadth of the systemic risk?
• Potential impact - what are the impacts of the systemic risk?
• Added value/unexplored territory - is there potential to add value by carrying out an investigation?
• Potential for improvement - would an investigation drive positive change and improve patient safety?
• Equality, diversity, inclusion and deprivation - would carrying out an investigation reduce health disparities?
• How easy will it be to carry out an investigation?