On identification of an actual or potential serious incident, we request that an initial report form giving the basic information on the incident is completed and sent to NHS Suffolk.
Examples of SIRIs in general practice may be:
- Serious incidents involving patients e.g. screening errors, serious drug errors
- Serious injury resulting in permanent harm, or unexpected death involving patients, a member of staff, visitor, or a contractor
- Not following guidance on the ‘yellow sheet’ (available to all practices) when there have been serious concerns on a child’s welfare
- Any loss of data or breach of confidentially
Information is sent back confirming the SIRI status and giving dates for the 7 day update and a subsequent 45 day report to be received. The 7 day update gives extra information on the event and any immediate actions taken; the 45 day is a full report with chronology and action plan.
The PCT checks all reports for sufficient information, evidence of appropriate actions taken and evidence of shared learning planned or undertaken.
Please refer to the East of England SIRI policy for general guidance on what constitutes a SIRI.