What was delivered in 2020-21?
During the pandemic, our regional work to improve patient safety has been more vital than ever. This work included spreading best practice in tracheostomy care, maternity and neonatal safety, and spotting and managing deterioration across the region.
Safe Tracheostomy care
During the pandemic, the number of patients on prolonged ventilatory support in intensive care units led to an increased number of patients needing tracheostomies, to help wean these patients from respiratory support.