EVENT ABSTRACTS
The landscape of patient safety in clinical perfusion science has evolved significantly over the past few decades. This has been driven by the advancements in technology moving from bubble oxygenators to the current hollow fibre filtered systems and with the implementation of bubble sensors and level alarms. The Guide to Good Practice ensured Quality management Systems with enhanced protocols the standardised systems. However, we continue to discuss N+1 and recommendations for standards and we seem limited in our understanding of the human factors that can and will contribute to error and safety. The panel will explore the historical context of safety practice in perfusion, highlighting the transition from Safety 1- where the focus is on preventing adverse events- to Safety 2, which emphasises resilience and adaptability in complex systems. We will examine the implications of Patient Safety Incident Response (PSIRF) and its potential to transform how we respond and learn from patient safety incidents in perfusion. By reflecting on past achievements and current challenges, the panel aims to foster a forward-thinking dialogue on innovative strategies that prioritise patient safety. Participants will discuss actionable insights and collaborative approaches to cultivate a culture of safety that anticipate future needs in perfusion, ensuring optimal outcomes in perfusion.
This panel discussion will continue the Friday theme and explore the evolving landscape of clinical perfusion safety with specific focus on perfusion culture and its critical role in patient safety and within cardiac surgery. We will examine the current safety structures used by the Profession, highlighting best practices and challenges faced by perfusionist in maintaining safe standards of care. The panel will draw on the recent safety culture research and discuss how organisational attitudes, communication practices, standards, recommendations and teamwork impact patient outcomes and error reduction. Furthermore, we will consider the future of the safety culture in clinical perfusion, proposing strategies for continuous improvement, education and innovation. Attendees will gain an insight into fostering a proactive safety culture that prioritises both staff well-being and patient safety, ultimately leading to enhance clinical practice.
Jacqueline Simmons is a Clinical Perfusion Scientist with extensive experience in the profession. Holding both a BSc and a BSC hons degrees, as well as an MA in Health Care Leadership and Management. She Combines clinical expertise with a strong focus on patient safety after completing her thesis on Perfusion Error and application of simulation. Her safety interest has been utilised as the Chair of the Safety Committee for the SCPS, working nationally and internationally with Amsect, Orum and PIRs. She is an avid educator and as part of the Education and Training Committee she has assisted in running the examiners course, lectured on the MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science at Bristol University and continues as a lead examiner.
