Patient Safety
Patient safety is Ipswich Hospital's top priority – that means ensuring patients are cared for in an environment that puts their safety first.
We have signed up to be one of the country’s leading hospitals for a top patient safety campaign called Patient Safety First.
Click on the links below for more information about the Patient Safety First Campaign and other initiatives this hospital is involved in.
Patient Safety First | In the News | Stop the Clot | How You Can Help | Latest Reports
Protecting Patients From Harm | MRSA
In the News...
24/09/09
Stepping up safety at Ipswich Hospital
One small step by medics could lead to a giant leap for patient safety at Ipswich Hospital...
15/09/09
Safe delivery in Maternity at Ipswich Hospital
Maternity colleagues at Ipswich Hospital have joined a national network of specialists with the ambition of delivering the safest care for mothers and babies in the UK...
08/04/09
Infection rates fall at hospital
Ipswich Hospital has slashed its hospital-acquired infection figures by more than halving the rates of MRSA and Clostridium difficile in the past year...
13/01/09
Patient experience film
The Ipswich Hospital is looking for patients to take part in an innovative small-screen film project...
04/11/08
Keeping it clean – top award for HSDU
An international stamp of approval has been given to HSDU in recognition of its high standards...
27/10/08
New critical care beds
The rekindling of a friendship spanning 17 years was a surprising end to a bid to buy new beds for Critical Care patients....
21/10/08
Infection control ward is one year old
Ipswich Hospital's infection control ward is one year old – but that is not the only reason to celebrate...
15/10/08
New Patient Assessment Unit
Building work begins today to create a new assessment area for patients...
