How to use this site
The site is designed to introduce you to a broad range of activity relating to patient safety. It includes an introduction to resources and support from the RCN and an overview of the active patient agenda being pursued in the United Kingdom.
Patient safety UK agenda
Gives you an overview of the programmes of work in the United Kingdom including a listing of agencies, sources of guidance, policy documents and active campaigns.
Venous thromboembolism
Includes material about venous thromboembolism (VTE) which will be updated as the RCN's contribution to the UK wide programme progresses.
Learning with the RCN
We describe online learning related to this agenda on the RCN's Learning Zone including an area that gives a great overview of patient safety.
Related RCN resources
What support is available to you as an RCN member, health care assistant, student, or activist.
Research
A brief guide to academic bodies undertaking patient safety research and research networks devoted to this field.
Glossary
If you are uncertain about the difference between near misses and never events the patient safety glossary can help you. The glossary provides definitions of selected terms from authoritative sources and also aims to show how terms and concepts are presented and interpreted in current policy and practice.