Policy paper
The 'never events' list for 2012/13
The "never events" list has been updated with minor amendments to two of the never event definitions.
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The changes are to “never event” number 18, ‘Transplantation of ABO incompatible organs as a result of error’ and “never event” number 23, ‘Misidentification of patients’. This paper sets out the revised list and definitions for use in the NHS in 2012/13;
Please note that the policy framework published in February 2011 is still valid, apart from the update to the definitions in the “never events” list. The policy framework and associated equalities assessment are attached below;