16. A Decade of NHS Never Events – Has formal reporting made a difference?

NHS England defines “Never Events” (NE) as 'patient safety incidents that are wholly preventable where guidance or safety recommendations that provide strong systemic protective barriers are available at a national level and have been implemented by healthcare providers'.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vahe Petrosyan, Vahe Petrosyan, Michail Tsakalidis, Phillip Ameerally Source Type: research