On this page you can find key resources. These include a national framework for Scotland and the adverse events notification system.
A national framework for Scotland
The following national framework provides an overarching approach. Developed from best practice it supports care providers to manage adverse events.
Read our national framework for Scotland
Adverse events notification system
The aim of the system is to make sure that there is consistency of process and quality in the data submitted. Data is essential for quality management purposes at national, regional and local levels.
- Adverse events – Guidance on national notification data
- Adverse events notification system update report
Further reading
These documents are available on request by emailing us: his.adverseevents@nhs.scot
- The Management of Significant Adverse Events in NHS Ayrshire & Arran report: June 2012
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran Adverse Event Management – Review of documentation supplementary information requested by NHS Ayrshire & Arran: April 2013
- Adverse events management – NHS board self-evaluation report: September 2019
- Learning from adverse events – Learning and improvement summary: May 2016
- Management of adverse events – Learning and improvement report: March 2013
- Public feedback on sharing learning from adverse events report: September 2016
- Being Open in NHSScotland – Guidance on implementing the Being Open Principles: January 2015