Ensuring Safe Implementation: Clinical Safety Without Stalling

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Drawing on the valuable experiences of our speakers, this lunchtime session is intended to inspire fellow healthcare professionals to think of clinical safety in an agile way. As the event title suggests, when clinical safety is done well, it enhances implementation rather than creating roadblocks.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 5th December
Time: 12:30 to 13:30
Location: Zoom
Register: Complete the registration form here to secure your spot and receive the details for Zoom.

Our Speakers

Andrea Hurcombe – Clinical Safety Consultant

A Registered Nurse of over 30 years, Andrea has worked in a variety of roles in Primary and Secondary Care, the Healthcare Industry and IT Healthcare.

Having worked on NPfIT for 8 years in Clinical Governance/Clinical Safety for one of the major Providers, she continues to be passionate about ensuring the safe and effective delivery of any IT Solution that meets the needs and expectations of the Client and end user. After working for several different IT Healthcare companies, she set up 2Stellar Clinical Consultants with a business partner in 2023, where they have continued to ensure that Clinical Safety is at the heart of everything that they do.

Shelley Crapper – Clinical Safety Officer – Medefer

Shelley is a Registered Nurse who discovered the world of Health IT several years ago.

Passionate about patient safety, Shelley found her niche in a role as a Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) where patient safety and Health IT combine. She has worked in several organisations as a CSO and served NHS Trusts on a national scale and Manufacturers on a global scale.

Natalie Hall – Senior Clinical Safety Officer at Safehand Consulting Limited

Natalie has been a Registered Midwife for 24 years, practicing within the UK and the United Arab Emirates.

Her career path has been guided by her passion for improving health outcomes and reducing patient harm, including research, clinical audit, quality and patient safety management. Natalie also has a thorough understanding of healthcare software manufacturing having worked as a Product Owner and is currently a Senior Clinical Safety Officer at Safehand Consulting Limited.

Sascha Mullen – Chief Nursing Information Officer & CSO

With 24 years as a Registered Nurse and as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), Sascha Mullen brings great expertise spanning community, secondary, and emergency care.

As a Digital Clinical Safety Officer and CSO trainer, Sascha has successfully led complex clinical safety cases, proactively identifying and mitigating risks in patient-centered digital technologies. In his new role of Chief Nursing Information Officer, Sascha integrates clinical expertise with technology to promote patient safety, streamline healthcare delivery, and empower nursing professionals to engage in digital health innovations effectively.

Our Discussion Chairs

Charlotte John – Digital Transformation Consultant

With over 25 years of frontline NHS and digital health experience, clinical safety has been at the forefront of Charlotte John’s approach to care delivery. As the landscape shifts towards integrating technology and data in healthcare, ensuring patient safety remains the priority is crucial. Charlotte will lead the panel in discussing how the workforce can adapt to new ways of working, identifying and mitigating risks to improve patient care.

Helen Mutton – UK Director of Operations at Alcidion

Helen Mutton, UK Director of Operations at Alcidion and founder of SheLeads Health, brings over 17 years of experience in healthcare technology and project management. Her commitment to patient safety is unwavering, having led numerous initiatives that integrate clinical safety into agile practices to achieve high standards without stalling progress. As a champion for innovation and effective care, Helen co-leads this panel alongside Charlotte John, creating a space for meaningful discussion on safe implementation practices. Her dedication to empowering others and ensuring patient safety is central to her leadership and this event.

About SheLeads Health

SheLeads Health: Women in NHS & Healthcare IT is a vibrant community dedicated to empowering and connecting female leaders within the NHS and Healthcare IT sectors. Our purpose is to provide a dynamic platform for networking, fostering meaningful connections, and facilitating professional growth. We welcome individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and orientations to join us in our mission to create a safe and inclusive space where everyone’s voice is valued. By sharing insights, exchanging ideas, and collaborating, we aim to inspire, empower, and drive positive change in the healthcare industry.