Milton Keynes University Hospital

“The 'Pharmacy Medication History Form' now includes the question 'Does this patient get a limited supply in community', requiring a 'yes' or 'no' answer. The user can still add free text narrative but the fact of selecting 'yes' in response to this question fires specific actions downstream when clinicians are looking to progress the patient's discharge.”

“the team has elected to incorporate use of a pain score and/or a trigger of an AMBER score on the NEWS-2 system in order to prompt earlier escalation and to reduce the threshold for consideration of a CT scan”

“we have shared resources in relation to 'no trace, wrong place' widely within the organisation, we have implemented the Association of Anaesthetists Quick Reference Handbook in our theatres, and we have ensured (as covered at Inquest) that monitor configuration across theatres is standardised.”

“is currently implementing a specialty training recovery project that is seeking to enhance the use of simulation-based training across all postgraduate specialties. One specific theme within this work, is developing professional capabilities that support team-based practice in complex or life- threatening situations.”

“We, with our partners in the wider local health care system, are dedicating significant time and attention to try to resolve the problem of delayed discharges on a sustainable basis.”