Spectrum is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2025, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to improving patient safety and driving innovation in healthcare.
The announcement comes after a rigorous judging process by a panel of esteemed healthcare leaders and patient safety experts. Spectrum has been recognised in the category Patient Safety Team Of The Year, for its project entitled Enhancing Patient Safety and Care for People in Vulnerable Circumstances.
Recognising the need for change from reactive, blame-focused incident management to a proactive, learning-driven approach, Spectrum’s Patient Safety Team implemented the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) to enhance patient safety and just culture. Initiatives like “10 at 10” meetings improve incident reporting, early risk identification, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Since March 2023, 10,098 incidents have been reviewed – fostering transparency and staff engagement. By embedding structured governance, safety huddles, and system-based learning, the team has strengthened patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring a no-blame, safety-focused culture.
Organised by the Health Service Journal (HSJ), the Patient Safety Awards celebrate the teams and individuals going above and beyond to protect patients from harm, reduce risks, and embed a culture of safety across the UK healthcare sector.
Jacquie Cotterill, Spectrum’s Patient Safety Lead, said: “Being named a finalist is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud that Spectrum has been recognised at this national level.”
This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 15 September 2025 at Manchester Central, bringing together hundreds of healthcare professionals from across the country. Winners will be announced during a prestigious evening celebration following the HSJ Patient Safety Congress.
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