The patient safety collaborative programme: opportunities for physician engagement

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety
• Quality Improvement

Background:

• Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) in England were established in 2013 to improve patient safety.
• The National Patient Safety Collaborative Programme, initiated in 2014, operates within the 15 AHSNs.
• The 2019 NHS national patient safety strategy identified AHSNs as crucial for its implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the achievements of the AHSN patient safety collaborative.
• To identify opportunities for physician engagement in patient safety initiatives.
• To outline future plans for collaborative patient safety work.

Main Methods:

• Review of AHSN patient safety collaborative achievements.
• Analysis of case studies demonstrating impact on national ambitions.
• Exploration of regional work on patient outcomes.

Main Results:

• Successful adoption of National Early Warning Score (NEWS) 2.
• Demonstrated reduction in mortality from sepsis.
• Significant impact on reducing acute kidney injury mortality.

Conclusions:

• AHSNs are pivotal in delivering national patient safety ambitions.
• Collaborative efforts have led to measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
• Opportunities exist for enhanced physician involvement in future safety programs.