The aim of this programme is to reduce deterioration-associated harm. To achieve this, it is essential to have safe and reliable pathways of care. By 2027, as a result of enhanced system coordination our work will have improved the prevention, identification, escalation and response (PIER) to physical deterioration across the partners we work with.
Martha’s Rule
The first phase of the introduction of Martha’s Rule was the piloting and implementing it in at least 100 NHS hospital sites nationally from April 2024. Once fully implemented, patients, families, carers and staff will have round-the-clock access to an independent review from a separate care team if they are worried about a person’s condition.
Our focused approach is to continue in supporting all acute trusts in the East of England to test, implement and collate learning to inform the development of wider national policy proposals for Martha’s Rule that can be expanded into clinical specialist areas across the NHS from 2025/26, with the aim of this programme becoming embedded into clinical practice from 2027.
Further information
For more information, please email improvement@healthinnovationeast.co.uk
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