Simple steps to keep you safe during your hospital stay

Advice and Information - 31 January 2023

The NHS England National Patient Safety Team has produced a new video and leaflet for patients, providing tips and advice on simple things to keep safe during a hospital stay.
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The video and leaflet objectives are to:

  • Empower patients to be involved in their own safety while in hospital
  • Raise awareness amongst patients of common patient safety risks during a hospital stay
  • Educate patients on how they can keep safe

The video and leaflet cover the following issues:

  • Asking for help if you don’t understand
  • Hospital wristbands
  • Allergies
  • Medicines
  • Blood clots
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Falls
  • Infection control
  • Discharge information

Stay in Hospital Guide

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For more information and  to view this leaflet in another language please visit NHS England

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