Mark Hughes
@markhughes1878.bsky.social
Business & Policy Manager at Patient Safety Learning. Posts on patient safety and a random assortment of other things. Views/opinions expressed entirely my own.
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🗨️We believe patient safety should be core to all EPR systems, with robust safety considerations integrated throughout every stage of their introduction🗨️
Our response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's latest report. www.pslhub.org/learn/invest...
Our response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's latest report. www.pslhub.org/learn/invest...
Patient safety and electronic patient record systems: Patient Safety Learning’s response to HSSIB report (27 November 2025)
HSSIB investigates patient safety concerns across the NHS in England and in independent healthcare settings where safety learning could also help to improve NHS care. Their latest report, Patient safe...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🗨️We believe patient safety should be core to all EPR systems, with robust safety considerations integrated throughout every stage of their introduction🗨️
Our response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's latest report. www.pslhub.org/learn/invest...
Our response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's latest report. www.pslhub.org/learn/invest...
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🆕 REPORT
➡️ Patient safety issues associated with electronic patient record (EPR) systems – a thematic review
📖 Read the report: buff.ly/eXLd5vK
#PatientSafety #NHS #HSSIB #Healthcare #EPR
➡️ Patient safety issues associated with electronic patient record (EPR) systems – a thematic review
📖 Read the report: buff.ly/eXLd5vK
#PatientSafety #NHS #HSSIB #Healthcare #EPR
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🆕 REPORT
➡️ Patient safety issues associated with electronic patient record (EPR) systems – a thematic review
📖 Read the report: buff.ly/eXLd5vK
#PatientSafety #NHS #HSSIB #Healthcare #EPR
➡️ Patient safety issues associated with electronic patient record (EPR) systems – a thematic review
📖 Read the report: buff.ly/eXLd5vK
#PatientSafety #NHS #HSSIB #Healthcare #EPR
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Time for action: The Black Maternal Mental Health Report - a new blog featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Time for action: The Black Maternal Mental Health Report
In partnership with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) and the Centre for Mental Health, The Motherhood Group recently launched the UK's first dedicated Black Maternal Mental Health Report at ...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Time for action: The Black Maternal Mental Health Report - a new blog featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
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🆕In this article we reflect on today's new report by @hssib.bsky.social, which looks at patient safety issues associated with electronic patient record (EPR) systems. www.pslhub.org/learn/invest...
Patient safety and electronic patient record systems: Patient Safety Learning’s response to HSSIB report (27 November 2025)
HSSIB investigates patient safety concerns across the NHS in England and in independent healthcare settings where safety learning could also help to improve NHS care. Their latest report, Patient safe...
www.pslhub.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🆕In this article we reflect on today's new report by @hssib.bsky.social, which looks at patient safety issues associated with electronic patient record (EPR) systems. www.pslhub.org/learn/invest...
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In this blog Sandra Igwe, Founder of The Motherhood Group & Topic leader for the hub, reflects on the launch of the UK's first dedicated Black Maternal Mental Health Report. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...
Time for action: The Black Maternal Mental Health Report
In partnership with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) and the Centre for Mental Health, The Motherhood Group recently launched the UK's first dedicated Black Maternal Mental Health Report at ...
www.pslhub.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
In this blog Sandra Igwe, Founder of The Motherhood Group & Topic leader for the hub, reflects on the launch of the UK's first dedicated Black Maternal Mental Health Report. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...
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🆕Copilot has arrived in the NHS — But no one told us how to fly it! A blog featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/commis... #AI #patientsafety #digitalhealth
Copilot has arrived in the NHS — But no one told us how to fly it!
The senior patient safety manager who shared their concerns with Patient Safety Learning has chosen to remain anonymous, but has given their permission for us to publish their first person reflections...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🆕Copilot has arrived in the NHS — But no one told us how to fly it! A blog featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/commis... #AI #patientsafety #digitalhealth
A couple of photos from seeing Elle Coves at The Grace in Highbury yesterday.
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A couple of photos from seeing Elle Coves at The Grace in Highbury yesterday.
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A new series of short videos, produced by Patient Safety Learning in collaboration with The UK Sepsis Trust, is helping to raise awareness of the signs of sepsis in adults and children.
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
A new series of short videos, produced by Patient Safety Learning in collaboration with The UK Sepsis Trust, is helping to raise awareness of the signs of sepsis in adults and children.
London Lions 95-82 Newcastle Eagles in Super League Basketball at the Copper Box today. #BritishBasketball
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
London Lions 95-82 Newcastle Eagles in Super League Basketball at the Copper Box today. #BritishBasketball
London Lions 36-22 Newcastle Eagles at the end of the first quarter at the Copper Box this afternoon. #BritishBasketball
November 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
London Lions 36-22 Newcastle Eagles at the end of the first quarter at the Copper Box this afternoon. #BritishBasketball
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🗨️These issues were not isolated; they reflected broader systemic vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement.🗨️
Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit - a new blog on the hub. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit - a new blog on the hub. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit
Claire Cox shares how she adopted a systems approach using the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model to review pressure ulcers in her ICU.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🗨️These issues were not isolated; they reflected broader systemic vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement.🗨️
Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit - a new blog on the hub. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit - a new blog on the hub. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
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🚨National Patient Safety Alert🚨
A new alert has been issued in response to concerns of patients with penicillin allergies being incorrectly recorded as a penicillamine allergies in electronic prescribing systems. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety
A new alert has been issued in response to concerns of patients with penicillin allergies being incorrectly recorded as a penicillamine allergies in electronic prescribing systems. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety
National patient safety alert - harm from incorrect recording of a penicillin allergy as a penicillamine allergy
This alert has been issued in response to concerns of patients with penicillin allergies being incorrectly recorded as a penicillamine allergies in electronic prescribing systems. This creates a risk ...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🚨National Patient Safety Alert🚨
A new alert has been issued in response to concerns of patients with penicillin allergies being incorrectly recorded as a penicillamine allergies in electronic prescribing systems. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety
A new alert has been issued in response to concerns of patients with penicillin allergies being incorrectly recorded as a penicillamine allergies in electronic prescribing systems. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety
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🆕Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit - a new blog featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #StopThePressure #STOPPUDay2025 #patientsafety
Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit
Claire Cox shares how she adopted a systems approach using the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model to review pressure ulcers in her ICU.
www.pslhub.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🆕Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit - a new blog featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #StopThePressure #STOPPUDay2025 #patientsafety
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Today is Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 2025, which aims to raise awareness of the harm caused by pressure ulcers and the importance of prevention. In the Top Picks article we highlight a selection of resources on pressure ulcers and patient safety. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #StopThePressure
Top Picks: Key resources on pressure ulcers
#stoppressureulcers, #stopPUday #stopPUday2022, #EPUAP
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November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today is Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 2025, which aims to raise awareness of the harm caused by pressure ulcers and the importance of prevention. In the Top Picks article we highlight a selection of resources on pressure ulcers and patient safety. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #StopThePressure
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This week the Department of Health and Social Care has published the first Men's Health Strategy for England. Find out more on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi... #MensHealth #MensHealthStrategy
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi... #MensHealth #MensHealthStrategy
Men's Health Strategy for England (19 November 2025)
This document includes the following strategic framework for the Men's Health Strategy:
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November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This week the Department of Health and Social Care has published the first Men's Health Strategy for England. Find out more on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi... #MensHealth #MensHealthStrategy
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi... #MensHealth #MensHealthStrategy
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In this new blog, @safetynurse999.bsky.social shares how she used the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model to review a persistent and complex patient safety issue - pressure ulcers. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #StopThePressure #STOPPUDay2025 #patientsafety
Conducting a systems review of pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit
Claire Cox shares how she adopted a systems approach using the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model to review pressure ulcers in her ICU.
www.pslhub.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
In this new blog, @safetynurse999.bsky.social shares how she used the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model to review a persistent and complex patient safety issue - pressure ulcers. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #StopThePressure #STOPPUDay2025 #patientsafety
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The 18-24 November is World #AMR Awareness Week.
Featured on the hub today, we are highlighting a range of resources providing insights and practical guidance about AMR. www.pslhub.org/learn/miscel... #WAAW2025 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Featured on the hub today, we are highlighting a range of resources providing insights and practical guidance about AMR. www.pslhub.org/learn/miscel... #WAAW2025 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Top picks: Key resources on antimicrobial resistance
To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week from 18-24 November, we’ve selected eight resources related to antimicrobial resistance. Shared with us by hub members and patient safety advocates, they pro...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The 18-24 November is World #AMR Awareness Week.
Featured on the hub today, we are highlighting a range of resources providing insights and practical guidance about AMR. www.pslhub.org/learn/miscel... #WAAW2025 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
Featured on the hub today, we are highlighting a range of resources providing insights and practical guidance about AMR. www.pslhub.org/learn/miscel... #WAAW2025 #WorldAMRAwarenessWeek
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In this blog a patient safety investigator reflects on their role in preventing future harm and improving patient outcomes, and considers the challenges and frustrations when recommendations they make are not acted upon.
Link: pslhub.org/learn/improv...
Link: pslhub.org/learn/improv...
November 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
In this blog a patient safety investigator reflects on their role in preventing future harm and improving patient outcomes, and considers the challenges and frustrations when recommendations they make are not acted upon.
Link: pslhub.org/learn/improv...
Link: pslhub.org/learn/improv...
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The 10 Year Health Plan for England sets an ambition of the NHS becoming the most AI-enabled care system in the world. This new report on the hub considers how AI can be deployed safely across the health and care system. www.pslhub.org/learn/commis... #AI #patientsafety #digitalhealth
Artificial intelligence and patient safety in healthcare: Insights and recommendations from HETT 2025 roundtable
This report, authored by Grayson Katzenbach and Patient Safety Learning’s Chief Digital Officer Clive Flashman, considers how AI can be deployed safely across the health and care system.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The 10 Year Health Plan for England sets an ambition of the NHS becoming the most AI-enabled care system in the world. This new report on the hub considers how AI can be deployed safely across the health and care system. www.pslhub.org/learn/commis... #AI #patientsafety #digitalhealth
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Added to the hub, an article in The Telegraph where Rosa Silverman explores difficulties the NHS has communicating with patients. In this she shares patient experiences and speaks to our Director Clare Wade. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Why can’t the NHS communicate with us properly? (The Telegraph, 13 November 2025)
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November 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Added to the hub, an article in The Telegraph where Rosa Silverman explores difficulties the NHS has communicating with patients. In this she shares patient experiences and speaks to our Director Clare Wade. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. In this Top Picks article we highlight a number of useful resources about diabetes featured on the hub, our platform to share learning for patient safety.
Link: pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Link: pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. In this Top Picks article we highlight a number of useful resources about diabetes featured on the hub, our platform to share learning for patient safety.
Link: pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Link: pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
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Featured on the hub today, the @who.int new Global Smart Pharmacovigilance Strategy. www.pslhub.org/learn/organi... #patientsafety
WHO: The Global Smart Pharmacovigilance Strategy (7 November 2025)
This report sets out: How to implement the Global Smart Pharmacovigilance Strategy. How to approach measuring the uptake and impact of the Strategy. Examples of the application of its principles to ca...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Featured on the hub today, the @who.int new Global Smart Pharmacovigilance Strategy. www.pslhub.org/learn/organi... #patientsafety
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Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths, but they kept using it - a BBC News article featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/... #patientsafety
Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it
Dozens of patients were put at risk after two of the UK's leading transplant centres continued fitting a heart device - despite knowing of concerns it had a higher mortality rate than its rival produc...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths, but they kept using it - a BBC News article featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/... #patientsafety
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Upcoming event featured on the hub today:
▶️ @roysocmed.bsky.social 15th Annual Patient Safety Summit
🗓️ Thursday 27th November 2025
📍 1 Wimpole Street, London
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
▶️ @roysocmed.bsky.social 15th Annual Patient Safety Summit
🗓️ Thursday 27th November 2025
📍 1 Wimpole Street, London
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
The Royal Society of Medicine 15th Annual Patient Safety Summit
This event brings together experts in patient safety and artificial intelligence with resident doctors and medical students. The summit will focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) is being safely a...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Upcoming event featured on the hub today:
▶️ @roysocmed.bsky.social 15th Annual Patient Safety Summit
🗓️ Thursday 27th November 2025
📍 1 Wimpole Street, London
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
▶️ @roysocmed.bsky.social 15th Annual Patient Safety Summit
🗓️ Thursday 27th November 2025
📍 1 Wimpole Street, London
More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
Always appreciate a bit of Game of Thrones inspired street art.
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Always appreciate a bit of Game of Thrones inspired street art.