Maternity Claims
We all make mistakes (of varying degrees of severity) as we are
only human - but when we do, we can learn something from it, if
we allow ourselves the opportunity to reflect on why the mistake
was made and how we can do better next time.
Organisations are also adopting the
same learning culture with the aim of
reducing the incidence of mistakes
being made, particularly when serious
mistakes impact the lives of individuals
and their families.
One area which has attracted
considerable attention recently is the
NHS and the safety of its maternity
services.
Earlier this year the Department of
Health published a consultation for
a scheme aimed at improving the
standard of maternity services. Their
ambi