World Health Organisation – 10 global facts on Patient Safety

World Health Organisation – 10 global facts on Patient Safety

According to research by the World Health Organisation, patient safety is a serious global public health concern. There is a 1 in a million chance of a person being harmed while travelling by plane. In comparison, there is a 1 in 300 chance of a patient being harmed...
HSIB first national investigation report – wrong prosthesis

HSIB first national investigation report – wrong prosthesis

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has published its first investigation report relating to a surgical never event. The patient is a 63-year-old man who underwent hip replacement surgery. During this surgery, incompatible components were used. The error...