Healthcare Improvement Scotland to carry out review of safety and quality of care at QEUH Emergency Department
Healthcare Improvement Scotland will undertake a review of safety and quality of care at the Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH).
The review is in light of concerns originally raised by consultants in May 2023 regarding the safety and quality of care at the hospital’s Emergency Department.
The review will consider the full breadth of the leadership, clinical, governance and operational issues, especially as to how they may impact on the safety and quality of care. In addition, the review will be carried out by a senior level team and supported by appropriate external expertise. The terms of reference for the work will be confirmed as swiftly as possible.
The focus of the review will be in identifying the key issues and areas for improvement which are evidence based, sustainable and practical.
Speaking of the review, Robbie Pearson, Chief Executive of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, said:
“The Emergency Department consultants at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital have expressed a range of concerns which they believe compromise their ability to provide safe, effective, and person-centred care. This review will assess these issues to ensure a comprehensive and balanced assessment from all perspectives. The review will ensure the involvement of as wide a range of staff as possible – including the Emergency Department consultants – in order to build a complete picture of the issues facing the service.”
Further details on the scope and timelines of the review will be published when available.