Poole Hospital is the safest in the UK!
Areas such as cleanliness and hygiene were considered by the judges of the CHKS Patient Safety Awards
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the safest hospital in the UK, according to an analysis of nationally available data.
The trust has been named the winner of the prestigious CHKS Patient Safety Award 2009, which recognises outstanding performance in providing a safe hospital environment for patients.
Analysis of all UK hospitals carried out by CHKS, the UK's leading independent provider of healthcare intelligence and quality improvement services, was based on a number of criteria, including rates of hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA and c.difficile, hygiene and cleanliness and the number of patients dying in hospital.
Sue Sutherland, Chief Executive of Poole Hospital, said: “At Poole Hospital patient safety is our utmost concern and we put it at the centre of everything we do. All staff are aware of the part they have to play in ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and I am delighted that their efforts have been recognised by this prestigious award”.
James Coles, Director of Research, CHKS, said: "Hospitals are accountable to their patients, their families and their local communities to provide a safe environment and high standards of patient care. Our award winners this year share a commitment to driving improvement and engendering a culture of excellence throughout their organisations."
Date: 08 May 2009