A series by Margaret Stone and Tim Harrison.
How to deal with a needle-stick injury
Needle-stick injuries are potentially dangerous and must be taken
seriously. This article, the fourth in a series, applies principles of
risk management
PJ 2011;287:205-7 (20/27 August 2011)
Dealing with accidents in the pharmacy
The following scenario (a patient-related health and safety incident) is part of a series, by Margaret Stone and Tim Harrison, applying principles of risk management
PJ 2010;286:69-70 (22 January 2011)
Make sure your advice is appropriate
The following scenario (a non-dispensing safety incident) is part of a series by Margaret Stone and Tim Harrison, applying principles of risk management
PJ 2010;286:373-374 (2 October 2010)
How to deal with risks in your practice
Although it is impossible to remove risk completely, by applying risk management principles, adverse incidents and associated potential harm can be significantly reduced, say Margaret Stone and Tim Harrison. They introduce the basic concepts
PJ 2010;285:305-307 (18 September 2010)
Resources
Health and Safety Executive: Five steps to risk assessment
A framework produced by the Centre for Innovation in Practice at Manchester University to help make the concept of safety culture more accessible in the community setting (“Manchester patient safety assessment framework”)
The United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association medicines safety and quality group is open to all members of UKCPA. It promotes the development of quality assurance and risk management systems for clinical pharmacy services to optimise patient safety. The group has a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas relating to quality, risk and safety embracing both primary and secondary care at www.ukcpa.org.uk
An open learning programme “Risk management: it’s a risk” is available to order or download from www.cppe.man.ac.uk
Resources for developing standard operating procedures and information on reviewing them to ensure they are in line with NPSA rapid response reports are available from the National Pharmacy Association website. Information and practical advice on the roles and responsibilities of the responsible pharmacist is also given. (Membership required for access.)
Resources on the pharmacy contract, adherence with contractual obligations, contract monitoring processes, clinical governance and information governance are available at the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee website.
A guide published by the RPSGB to help pharmacists understand the responsible pharmacist regulations (“Responsible pharmacist toolkit”)
Health Protection Agency. Film 4 — prevention of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
The Health and Safety Executive. General information on the Health and
Safety at Work Act, First Aid at Work Regulations and RIDDOR (PDF 370K)
What are the latest expectations for first aid and how can you meet them? (PJ, 2010;284:455–6)
