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Queen Margaret Hospital – infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report: May 2023 (PDF, 376K)

infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report for Queen Margaret Hospital, NHS Fife. Published May 2023.

Independent healthcare regulation – high level principles for remote prescribing

This document sets out the shared high-level principles of good practice expected of everyone when consulting and or prescribing remotely. Published May 2022.

Improving access to Primary Care

Winter is the busiest time for our NHS and social care services and it’s no secret that they’re under tremendous […]

Independent healthcare regulation – self-evaluation tool

This self-evaluation tool is for information only. The self-evaluation must be completed and submitted through Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s online portal. Published May 2023

NCMAG108 Vinorelbine advice document: April 2023

NCMAG108 Vinorelbine advice document: April 2023

Safe cosmetic procedures blog: April 2023

A cosmetic procedure should be aesthetically pleasing, but it must also be safe by Natalie Graham. Blog published Apil 2023.

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Orkney partnership: April 2023

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Orkney partnership. Published April 2023.

Children’s rights and corporate parenting joint report 2020-2023

The report explains Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s role as a Corporate Parent. It details how our work over the past three years has supported Children’s Rights.

Gartnavel Royal Hospital – infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report: April 2023

Infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report for Gartnavel Royal Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Published April 2023.

ROC Clinic Aberdeen – IR(ME)R inspection report: April 2023

IR(ME)R inspection report for ROC Clinic Aberdeen. Published April 2023.