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Measuring levels of harm in an ophthlamic setting

  • Last updated or reviewed: 1 May 2021
  • First published: 1 May 2021
Measuring levels of harm in an ophthlamic setting (PDF)

Guidance for ophthalmology teams on identifying, measuring and learning from patient harm. Supports clinical governance, audit activity and quality improvement to enhance patient safety and outcomes across eye care services.

Further information on managing and learning from

Further information on managing and learning from patient harm incidents

Audit & data

Use audit and data to improve ophthalmology services, patient outcomes and safety.

Quality & safety

Practical support to improve the quality and safety of ophthalmology services, including the Review Service, Safety Alerts and related standards and guidance.

NHS patient safety strategy

Describes how the NHS will continuously improve patient safety, building on the foundations of a safer culture and safer systems.

Patient Safety Incident Response Framework

NHS’s approach to developing and maintaining effective systems and processes for responding to patient safety incidents for the purpose of learning and improving patient safety.