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Provides clarification on some areas of the 'never events' policy framework, which aims to protect patients from avoidable harm.
Responses to shocks do not only depend on the nature of hazardous events
Poetry collection is inviting school students and youth groups in Northern Ireland to reflect on the lasting impact of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement
Employment Tribunal decision.
The "never events" list has been updated with minor amendments to two of the never event definitions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A paper seeking comments on the draft list of events and on the framework for recovering costs when they occur.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Levenson on 25 April 2016.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has published new data showing the number of NHS "never events" reported over the last two years and highlighted fresh action to improve care.
If we are to improve the silent scandal of patient safety across the NHS we need a new culture of openness, transparency and accountability.
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