@HCTSafety

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust's Patient Safety Team #PatientSafety #DutyOfCandour #FreedomToSpeakUp #LearningFromDeaths #LearningfromIncidents

 Hertfordshire
hct.nhs.uk
Joined September 2018
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Anyone with an infection can develop #sepsis. But some people are more at risk. These are: 🔸Pregnant women 🔸Newborns 🔸The elderly 🔸The immunosuppressed People with chronic diseases 🔸Hospitalized patients bit.ly/3bIsUiE
Who is at risk? Anyone affected by an infection, severe injury, or serious non-communicable disease can progress to sepsis but vulnerable populations are at higher risk including: older persons, pregnant or recently pregnant women, neonates, hospitalized patients, patients in intensive care units, people with weakened immune systems (e.g. HIV, cancer) people with chronic medical conditions (e.g. kidney disease, cirrhosis).

ALT Who is at risk? Anyone affected by an infection, severe injury, or serious non-communicable disease can progress to sepsis but vulnerable populations are at higher risk including: older persons, pregnant or recently pregnant women, neonates, hospitalized patients, patients in intensive care units, people with weakened immune systems (e.g. HIV, cancer) people with chronic medical conditions (e.g. kidney disease, cirrhosis).

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It is World #Sepsis Day. Sepsis kills 11 million people each year, many of which are young children & other vulnerable populations in low-income countries. Learn more 👉bit.ly/3bIsUiE
Sepsis is a serious condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs. Sepsis can affect anyone, but people who are older, very young, pregnant or have other health problems are at higher risk.

ALT Sepsis is a serious condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs. Sepsis can affect anyone, but people who are older, very young, pregnant or have other health problems are at higher risk.

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(1/3) Ahead of #WorldPatientSafetyDay later this week, we speak to Derek Richford about what still needs to be done to make sure bereaved families are treated with openness and dignity when a loved one dies due to avoidable harm pslhub.org/learn/patient-eng… @DerekRKENT #patientsafety

“Getting the hospital to be honest with us felt like a battle from day one.” An interview with...

In this interview, Derek Richford describes how EKHUFT and other agencies engaged with his family following Harry’s death.

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Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Featured on the hub, six useful resources about sepsis, including advice on recognising and managing sepsis along with educational materials. Link▶️pslhub.org/learn/patient-saf… #patientsafety
An infographic in different shades of pink with a map of the world in the background. The text reads as follows: World Sepsis Day Infographics. What is Sepsis? Sepsis arises when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. it may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death - especially if not recognized early and treated promptly. Awareness saves lives. Learn about sepsis at www.worldsepsisday.org. Global Sepsis Alliance. www.worldsepsisday.org www.global-sepsis-alliance.org September 13 2023 - World Sepsis Day

ALT An infographic in different shades of pink with a map of the world in the background. The text reads as follows: World Sepsis Day Infographics. What is Sepsis? Sepsis arises when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. it may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death - especially if not recognized early and treated promptly. Awareness saves lives. Learn about sepsis at www.worldsepsisday.org. Global Sepsis Alliance. www.worldsepsisday.org www.global-sepsis-alliance.org September 13 2023 - World Sepsis Day

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Did you read our blog on #AppreciativeInquiry and wonder how to apply this investigation method in your role? @LfEcommunity hosts a range of resources and events to help you learn from excellence in #PatientSafety rather than error. Here’s our blog ICYMI hsib.org.uk/news-and-events/…
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Tomorrow is International Nurses Day - join us in celebrating the tireless work nurses do in all settings. Making crucial decisions that affect our health and the how healthcare is delivered. Show your support by commenting, liking or sharing #IND2022 #VoiceToLead
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Caroline Leech@LeechCaroline8 Oct 2021
Compliments from patients could actually provide more useful information on how to improve healthcare than complaints. #LfE4 qualitysafety.bmj.com/conten…
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Alyson Walker@alysonwalkerRHC8 Oct 2021
Today, set yourself the task of saying “thank you” to more people than you normally would. See how it makes you feel. “When you say thank you, you become a richer person” Enjoying insights from Alex Gillespie from LSE at today’s #LfE4 meeting. @PsychologyLSE @LfEcommunity – at Glasgow, Scotland
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Laura Beard@_beardy_8 Oct 2021
Fabulous interview with @donberwick at #lfe4 @LfEcommunity ‘all people want is a chance to be proud of the their work’
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This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a very exciting time implementing the national Patient Safety Strategy and working with us on our journey from good to outstanding @HCTNHS
Careers HCT@CareersHCT22 Sep 2021
We have a new vacancy - Patient Safety Lead at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. Click here to apply: jobs.hertschs.nhs.uk/vacancy… #Hertsjobs #Hertfordshire #NHS
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On #WorldPatientSafetyDay2021 we are celebrating all of our amazing teams delivering excellent care across our community @HCTNHS to ensure our patients are safe #ThankYou #StaffSafety = #PatientSafety
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Robin Khariuk@RKhariukNHS17 Sep 2021
Poor communication is a key contributor to patient safety incidents, take the time on #WorldPatientSafetyDay2021 to consider what you can do better to improve outcomes for patients.
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Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay2021 Leaders have a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a strong #SafetyCulture By creating the right climate, mindsets, and behaviors within their teams they can build #PsychologicalSafety #EverdayLeadership
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On #WorldPatientSafetyDay2021 @HCTNHS we are celebrating all that our @CypHct Public Health Nursing teams do to promote safe newborn and maternal care in line with @WHO theme for this year. #ThankYou #PatientSafety
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NHS Patient Safety@ptsafetyNHS17 Sep 2021
Happy #WorldPatientSafetyDay to all NHS staff and patients. A message below from @aidanfowler1000 #PatientSafety
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It's #WorldPatientSafetyDay Every day: 🔸 5400 stillbirths occur 🔸 810 👩 lose their lives during #childbirth 🔸 6700 👶 lose their lives Most of these lives can be saved through the provision of safe care. Let's act for safe & respectful childbirth! 👉bit.ly/3nErY76
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NHSResolution@NHSResolution13 Sep 2021
“A just and learning culture is the balance of fairness, justice, learning & taking responsibility for actions. It is not about seeking to blame the individuals involved when care in the NHS goes wrong.” Download #BeingFair bit.ly/2RYJ0ek #WorldPatientSafetyDay #WPSD
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NHSResolution@NHSResolution15 Sep 2021
Did you know we host more than 100 training resources on our website? Our Safety and Learning service supports Claims Management members to share learning across the #healthcare system. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/2WSGEUs #WorldPatientSafetyDay #WPSD
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What do health and care staff most need to feel safe? This is what you told us... See the top 4 themes we found from your answers on the hub at pslhub.org/learn/patient-saf… #pslhub #WPSD #WorldPatientSafetyDay #staffsafety #patientsafety
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