Source: National Reporting and Learning Service
Date of publication: October 2010
Publication type: Signal
In a nutshell: This is a notification of the key risks involved when patients have been given an overdose of paracetemol. It looks at reducing the risk of harm to these patients.
Length of publication: 1 webpage
Some important notes: All signal reports are available from the NPSA website.
Acknowledgement: National Patient Safety Agency
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Source: Nursing Times Vol 106 Iss 39 p12-13
Date of publication: October 2010
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: This article outlines the Rapid Response Report published by the National Patient Safety Agency in June 2010, looking at the risks involved with administering insulin and how these can be minimised.
Length of publication: 2 pages
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
Acknowledgement: CINAHL
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Source: National Reporting and Learning Service, National Patient Safety Agency
Date of publication: June 2010
Publication type: Guidance
In a nutshell: Rapid Response Report guidance seeking to reduce the number of wrong dose incidents involving insulin. For immediate action by NHS organisations and the independent sector.
Length of publication: 1 webpage
Acknowledgements: National Patient Safety Agency
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Patient Safety Horizon Scanning 