Through the Safer Wards project we aimed to reduce the number of incidents of physical violence on older people’s mental health wards. This was done using quality improvement methods and supported by the Trust’s extensive programme of quality improvement, including training provided by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Violence can be an indicator of unmet needs in this patient population, with a negative effect on patient care and staff morale. Reducing harm to patients and staff is a strategic aim of our Trust.
Please click the PDF to the left to read more about this ELFT QI Project published in BMJ Quality.
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