patient safety learning Archives

23 January 2025

Synnovis cyber attack caused two cases of severe patient harm

Two patients have suffered long-term or permanent damage to their health as a result of the cyber attack on NHS

18 December 2024

NHS England launches digital clinical safety standards review

NHS England has launched a review of digital clinical safety standards, requesting input from NHS stakeholders and IT manufacturers.

12 November 2024

Synnovis attack led to at least five cases of ‘moderate’ patient harm

The Synnovis cyber attack led to at least 119 incidents of patient harm, including at least five cases of 'moderate

30 September 2024

DHSC to review clinical risk standards for digital health tech

DHSC has announced plans to launch a consultation on the clinical risk standards for the use of digital health technologies

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5 August 2024

Patient safety must be central to EPR design and rollout says report

Patient safety must be central to the design, development, and rollout of EPR systems, a Patient Safety Learning report has

20 April 2021

Ten digital priorities for NHS patient safety

Patient safety and digital experts give their views on immediate priorities that could make a significant difference in the NHS.