Scottish Patient Safety Programme – the neonatal perspective

The Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP), led and supported by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, was launched in 2008 to support the Scottish Government’s 2020 Vision. Initially focused on acute adult services, it expanded and in 2013 the maternity, neonatal and paediatric strands were incorporated into the Maternity and Children Quality Improvement Collaborative (MCQIC). The overall aim of MCQIC is to improve and reduce inequalities in outcomes by providing a safe, high-quality care experience for all women, babies and families in Scotland.