Search Tag: hospital safety

2025 18 Aug

  Accurate recognition of patient deterioration has long been a cornerstone of safe and effective hospital care. The structured recording of vital signs dates back to the 19th century and was strengthened by the introduction of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in the United Kingdom in 2012, later updated to NEWS2 in 2017. This scoring system...Read more

2025 18 Aug

  Accurate recognition of patient deterioration has long been a cornerstone of safe and effective hospital care. The structured recording of vital signs dates back to the 19th century and was strengthened by the introduction of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in the United Kingdom in 2012, later updated to NEWS2 in 2017. This scoring system...Read more

2025 18 Aug

  Accurate recognition of patient deterioration has long been a cornerstone of safe and effective hospital care. The structured recording of vital signs dates back to the 19th century and was strengthened by the introduction of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in the United Kingdom in 2012, later updated to NEWS2 in 2017. This scoring system...Read more

2025 24 Feb

  The National Health Service (NHS) in England continues to face significant challenges in ensuring patient safety, with unsafe care causing both human suffering and substantial financial strain. Research estimates that improving patient safety could save up to 13,500 lives annually and reduce costs by €16,4 billion (£14 billion) per year. A focus...Read more

2024 29 Nov

Approximately 1 in 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, with organisational and technological issues being key contributors. Improving staff coordination, safety guidelines, and automating management systems can help reduce unsafe care.   Key Points No healthcare setting is immune to safety incidents. There are four distinct...Read more