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The leading body for maternity and newborn safety investigations in England |
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A monthly bulletin for stakeholders, clinical and non-clinical staff working in maternity care and patient safety.
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On April 1st 2024, six months after the transition to being hosted by the CQC, MNSI made changes to their investigation reports and process. Zoe Munson, a maternity investigator, and co-chair of the investigation development group, sat down with MNSI’s editorial team to discuss the changes and how this will improve the investigations for trusts, families and the wider NHS.
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 We've been reflecting on the steps we’re taking to be more inclusive within our investigative practices. Through a tailored training programme delivered by Birthrights, a UK charity dedicated to protecting human rights in pregnancy and childbirth, the team embarked on a transformative learning experience that has inspired them to embrace inclusivity in their work.
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MNSI has undertaken investigations where inaccurate or missing recording of a woman’s ethnicity has impacted on her subsequent pathway of care.
- When you record ethnicity is this based on how a woman or birthing person has described themselves?
NHS England has published guidance about collecting patient ethnicity data.
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The NIHR has launched its first ‘Challenge’ funding call. The new call will invest £50m into research to tackle inequalities in maternity care. Applications close on 22 May. |
The Royal College of Midwives has published a guide to fix the midwifery staffing crisis. |
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