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This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

How NHS staff can raise concerns

Summary Information graphics on how NHS staff can raise concerns Documents

Key points for emergency department staff (medical and nursing) involved in SUDI

Key points for emergency department staff (medical and nursing) involved in sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI): published in March 2023

Sudden unexpected death in infancy: Stakeholder report – audit 2015-2018

This report covers sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDIs) that occurred during 2015-2018.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary – IR(ME)R inspection report: March 2024

IR(ME)R inspection report for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian. Published March 2024.

Small ward staffing level tool user guide: March 2024

Small ward staffing level tool user guide. Published March 2024

Scottish children’s acuity measurement in paediatric settings (SCAMPS) staffing level tool user guide: March 2024

Scottish children’s acuity measurement in paediatric settings (SCAMPS) staffing level tool user guide. Published March 2024

Quality tool user guide: March 2024

Quality tool user guide. Published March 2024

Neonatal staffing level tool user guide: March 2024

Neonatal staffing level tool user guide:. Published March 2024

Mental health and learning disability (MHLD) staffing level tool user guide: March 2024

Mental health and learning disability (MHLD) staffing level tool user guide. Published March 2024

Maternity staffing level tool user guide: March 2024

Maternity staffing level tool user guide. Published March 2024