Patient safety procedures require regular and consistent review. Improving patient safety through effective independent investigation is essential to better understand the need for further education and training within trusts.

Dr Sean Weaver is Deputy Medical Director at Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB). The HSIB run independent safety investigations in NHS-funded trusts that promote a no blame or liability culture and focus on system change.

In this session from Patient Safety 2021: Driving Improvement in Systems and Culture Across the NHS, Dr Weaver shares their latest concerns in healthcare as well as best practices in safety improvements.

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