Having spent 20 of my 36 years in the NHS in a senior leadership position Patient Safety
became of paramount importance.
Working in a medical technology company specialising in the development of falls alarms, the importance of data management to improve and develop innovative ways of keeping people safe was reinforced. Most rewardingly im
Having spent 20 of my 36 years in the NHS in a senior leadership position Patient Safety
became of paramount importance.
Working in a medical technology company specialising in the development of falls alarms, the importance of data management to improve and develop innovative ways of keeping people safe was reinforced. Most rewardingly implementing change into practice utilising data delivered quantifiable results. Exposure to DCB0129 and DCB 0160 through NHS Digital has allowed me to help understand and contribute to regulation in the industry and has given me invaluable commercial experience at a senior level.
The provision and deployment of Health IT Systems within the National Health Service (NHS)
can deliver substantial benefits to NHS patients through the timely provision of complete and
correct information to those healthcare professionals that are responsible for administering
care.However, it must be recognised that failure, design flaws or
The provision and deployment of Health IT Systems within the National Health Service (NHS)
can deliver substantial benefits to NHS patients through the timely provision of complete and
correct information to those healthcare professionals that are responsible for administering
care.However, it must be recognised that failure, design flaws or incorrect use of such
systems has the potential to cause harm to those patients that the system is intending to
benefit. The DCB 0129/0160
There is often limited ability for the development of new technology to capture the expertise of clinical staff in acute and social care settings.
Patient Safety Expert can provide input and assistance with Technology Development in the live care setting. This ensures innovation can be assessed for relevance and hazards prior to going to market.
A key component of success in any setting is ensuring that staff are trained properly. Patient Safety Expert can offer online, face to face and operational training and support.
Deployment of new systems can be challenging and confidence in using the system is essential. 8 years experience of implementing technology into
healthcare settings has involved the development of robust clinical risk management
systems to understand and mitigate the risks to ensure patient safety. One of the
consistent and most challenging
Deployment of new systems can be challenging and confidence in using the system is essential. 8 years experience of implementing technology into
healthcare settings has involved the development of robust clinical risk management
systems to understand and mitigate the risks to ensure patient safety. One of the
consistent and most challenging risks is staff behaviour. Engaging the staff and patients,
generating momentum, monitoring behaviour and providing regular feedback is key to
ensuring consistent safety and performance and to ensure improved standards of care.
Leadership is increasingly important at both an operational and strategic level. Patient Safety Expert provides new ways of doing things, helping staff to enjoy complex challenges. Training on the importance of communication, innovation and dynamic leadership facilitates collaborative work with the management team to effect change for bo
Leadership is increasingly important at both an operational and strategic level. Patient Safety Expert provides new ways of doing things, helping staff to enjoy complex challenges. Training on the importance of communication, innovation and dynamic leadership facilitates collaborative work with the management team to effect change for both patient safety and corporate benefit. Employing a business approach to caring for patients provides safe, equitable and resourceful outcomes. All leaders need a high level of knowledge around budgetary management and Patient Safety Expert is able to lead ward managers through appraisal and performance management, encouraging them to make decisions in the best interest of patients within the available resources.
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