Implementing PSIRF is not just about compliance—it’s about ensuring your organisation’s patient safety systems are robust, transparent, and focused on real improvement. This course provides the tools and knowledge your leadership team needs to oversee patient safety investigations with confidence, accountability, and compassion.
Facilitators
Philippa Slinger: a highly experienced former Director of NHS England (East of England region) Chief Executive of Devon STP and Managing Director of Care UK (now Practice Plus Group) she is currently CQC Member of Expert Advisory Panel for System Regulation, is consulting for Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS FT and is a Senior Advisor to Newton Europe.
Kate Hill and Jo Haswell: lawyers and Independent Investigators. Kate and Jo bring deep expertise in legal compliance, patient safety investigations, and the intricate relationship between oversight and patient safety. Their practical knowledge of the PSIRF framework will ensure your organisation is equipped to meet its obligations while driving real improvements
Key Benefits
– Expert-led insights from industry leaders in NHS governance and patient safety investigations
– A step-by-step guide to PSIRF oversight principles, focusing on proportionate responses and accountability
– Practical strategies for developing and monitoring safety action plans
– Tools to assess and quality assure patient safety investigations, ensuring they meet the highest standards
– Clear guidance on compassionate engagement and support for those affected by incidents
Course content
- PSIRF overview and core principles
- The PSIRF oversight mindset – 6 principles
- Organisational responsibility and accountability
- Accountability for provider executive boards
- Effective oversight approaches
- Guiding board oversight
- Proportionate responses
- Compassionate and supportive engagement
- Quality assurance of Patient Safety Incident Investigations and other learning responses
- Developing and monitoring safety action plans
