The core objectives of this policy are to:
• Establish the principles by which all incidents are openly reported within the Trust and where appropriate externally, and that they are systematically reviewed and analysed to prevent/minimise the incident being repeated
• Coordinate the process of incident reviews and ensure reporting timescales are achieved
• Involve patients and family from the beginning of the incident review process where appropriate
• Learn lessons, identify good practice and improve services as a consequence of an incident review
• To assure proactive learning from patients, family/carers and staff and demonstrate this in reports
• To apply the legal responsibility of Duty of Candour as part of the reporting policy
• To ensure Never Events are recognised and reported in line with Trust and national guidance
