IHRD-90
Response
Accepted
Clinical Guidance Dissemination Protocol
Recommendation
The Department should develop protocol for the dissemination and implementation of important clinical guidance, to include: (i) The naming of specific individuals fixed with responsibility for implementation and audit to ensure accountability. (ii) The identification of specific training requirements necessary for effective implementation.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Department of Health NI reported that protocols for departmental engagement with HSC Trusts on patient safety matters had been reviewed (IHRD Implementation Programme, Department of Health NI, March 2018).
- No independent published verification of implementation has been identified.
- No independent published verification of implementation has been identified.
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Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Department of Health NI
01 Mar 2018
Protocol development for clinical guidance dissemination progressing.
Source
Inquiry
Hyponatraemia Inquiry
Report
Report of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths
31 Jan 2018
Responsible Bodies
Department of Health NI
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
8.5 yrs
Last formal update
910 days ago