An After Action Review is a facilitated discussion following an event to understand what happened and why, and how it could be improved from the perspective of those who were involved. There is an emphasise on facilitation of active awareness and self learning to lead to lasting change and improvement. AARs are included as an investigation and learning tool under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). The morning will be a hands on interactive masterclass which will develop your skills in conducting an AAR using simulated case study AAR examples and facilitated discussion. The afternoon will focus on case study sessions from experts who are using AAR in practice. Topics will include AAR under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), walkthrough case studies of AAR in action, the role of human factors in AAR and delivering change. There will be an extended focus on informing and involving patients in AARs in line with national guidance “Many national reports clearly articulate the importance of engaging with patients, families, and staff appropriately after a patient safety incident and involving them in any subsequent investigation.” NHS England

This course is aimed at those who wish to lead and conduct AAR reviews and those who are part of an AAR team. The facilitators for this course will continue the journey beyond the course itself to support and enable you to develop your skills in AAR when you return to your organisation.

“An after action review method of evaluation usually takes the form of a facilitated discussion following an event or activity. It enables understanding of the expectations and perspectives of all those involved and it captures learning, which can then be shared more widely.”

NHS England

“AAR is a structured facilitated discussion of an event, the outcome of which gives individuals involved in the event understanding of why the outcome differed from that expected and the learning to assist improvement. AAR generates insight from the various perspectives of the MDT and can be used to discuss both positive outcomes as well as incidents.”

Patient Safety Incident Response Framework supporting guidance NHS England 2022

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